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I-66 Inside Beltway tolls speed up rush hour commutes, VDOT says

The Virginia Department of Transportation says morning and afternoon commutes are getting faster on I-66 Inside the Beltway with new Express Lanes that opened December 4. The lanes are designed to encourage carpooling, with vehicles carrying two or more passengers exempt from tolls. Solo drivers pay a toll to use the less-congested lanes. The toll […]

December 15, 2017

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House tax reform disregards highway funding, ARTBA says

A national transportation association says the U.S. House “has dropped the ball” on highway funding with its new tax bill. The bill, designed to provide corporate and individual tax relief, fails to address the Highway Trust Fund, which the American Road & Transportation Builders Association says will become insolvent in 2021. ARTBA also said in […]

November 21, 2017

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Lane closures planned for widening I-15 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway

Drivers on Interstate 15 near the Las Vegas Motor Speedway can expect nighttime lane closures this week. The Nevada Department of Transportation says the closures are part of a project to widen 4.8 miles of I-15 between Craig Road and Speedway Boulevard from four to six lanes. The $33.8 million project is designed to alleviate […]

October 23, 2017

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$3.4 billion worth of transportation projects coming in Calif.

The California Department of Transportation has added $3.4 billion worth of projects to its list of fast-track road and bridge repairs and replacement. The money comes from legislation, titled “SB 1,” enacted this year to increase state transportation funding by $1.8 billion annually. The money comes from increases in gas and diesel taxes and new […]

October 23, 2017

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Md. governor calls for massive $9B plan for I-270, I-495

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan has kicked off a $9 billion plan to add four new lanes each to some of the most congested roads in the country: Interstate 270, Interstate 495 (the Capital Beltway) and the Baltimore-Washington Parkway (MD 295). The state will soon issue requests for information from developers to join what would become […]

September 25, 2017

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Fla. continues toll-road suspensions as Irma evacuees return

All road-toll collections in Florida remain suspended following Hurricane Irma, as evacuees make their way home. Gov. Rick Scott directed the Florida Department of Transportation to suspend the tolls ahead of the storm so residents could access hurricane supplies and evacuate faster. Now, the same measure is being implemented to allow for safe return. The […]

September 13, 2017

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Orange Beach express bridge extends lower toll price

The Foley Beach Express Bridge to Orange Beach, Alabama, will continue to charge a reduced toll to try to ease traffic congestion on Route 59, according to WKRG TV news. The toll was reduced from $3.50 to $2.75 on June 28. And American Roads, a private company that operates the toll bridge, has now said […]

September 12, 2017

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Fla., Ga. interstates under heavy Irma evacuee traffic; USDOT drops safety regulations

Interstates in Florida and Georgia are experiencing heavy traffic from Florida evacuees, transportation officials report. The Miami Herald reports that the Florida Turnpike and Interstates 75 and 95 are experiencing heavy traffic from evacuees. The Georgia Department of Transportation reports that Interstate 75 is experiencing heavy traffic from Florida evacuees heading toward Atlanta. That traffic […]

September 8, 2017

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U.S. miles driven in April reach 272.8 billion, up 2.6% over 2015

Vehicle miles traveled (VMT) for April is up 2.6 percent (6.8 billion) compared to the same month last year, reaching 272.8 billion, according to the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) most recent Traffic Volume Trends report. The seasonally adjusted figure is 267.3 billion miles, which is slightly less than the statistics for March, dropping by 0.3 […]

June 29, 2016

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AAA: 70% of motorists concerned about road conditions

A recent AAA survey shows that nearly 70 percent of motorists are concerned about road conditions. The top concerns are too much traffic/congestion (48 percent) and unsafe roads and bridges (36 percent). “Bad roads and traffic gridlock can make summer travel unpleasant and costly for U.S. drivers,” Jill Ingrassia, AAA managing director of Government Relations & Traffic Safety Advocacy said […]

May 26, 2016

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Bay Bridge construction project suspended after causing major traffic issues

Caltrans officials have decided it was best to suspend a big construction project on the Bay Bridge after metal plates used to secure the area were causing major traffic issues. Caltrans crews were in the process of replacing a number of aging expansion joints on the western section of the bridge after an inspection discovered several […]

October 23, 2014

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Strategizing for Safety

How the construction team for Minnesota’s Highway 23 Paynesville Bypass completed this project ahead of schedule despite truncated work season.

August 6, 2014