Tag: Minnesota Department of Transportation: Page 5

Roadbuilding

Vehicles covered in oil and grime after construction project gone wrong

Drivers headed west on Highway 19 near Northfield, Minnesota, found an unpleasant surprise on their vehicles. Commuters saw signs warning of road construction, but didn’t think anything of it until they exited their vehicles after reaching their destination. That’s when they found their vehicles covered in oil and grime. It was the result of a simple […]

August 28, 2014

Roadbuilding

Down to the Dirt: Intelligent and new technologies are revolutionizing soil compaction

intelligent and new technologies are revolutionizing soil compaction.

June 6, 2014

Construction Equipment

Driver loses control of pickup, survives 40-foot plunge onto a frozen pond

The Ranger was discontinued back in 2011, but after seeing just how “Built Ford Tough” this 2001 model turned out to be there might be a renewed interest in the midsize pickup. Anne Spiess, 54, of Maplewood, Minnesota was driving on Interstate 694 in St. Paul when she lost control of her Ford Ranger, according […]

January 23, 2014

Roadbuilding

Minnesota faces $12 billion highway funding shortfall

In the next 20 years, the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) could face a $12 billion dollar shortfall. The Star Tribune reports that MnDOT rebuilt Interstate 35 between Twin Ports and the Twin Cities in the past couple of years, but many of the other highways in the state need similar work. And despite that […]

December 13, 2013

Roadbuilding

Diamond saw cut surface textures improve pavement performance

Increasingly, specifiers around the world are recognizing the benefits of diamond grinding and other diamond saw cut textures for their pavement and bridge deck surfaces. While most properly designed and constructed Portland cement concrete pavements (PCCP) can last for 30 to 40 years with minimal structural damage, functional issues such as ride quality, noise and […]

November 15, 2013

Roadbuilding

Plant Management of RAP/RCA

Processing and storage makes reclaimed asphalt and recycled concrete aggregate useful as aggregate.

November 6, 2013

Roadbuilding

Smooth Going

How new technology is changing in the quest for smooth pavements

October 2, 2013

Roadbuilding

Evolving Overlays

Thinner concrete for preserving pavements is evolving.

September 9, 2013

Roadbuilding

Top 10 finalists selected for America’s Transportation Awards

The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), AAA and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce have selected 10 state transportation department projects as finalists in the 2013 America’s Transportation Awards competition. The top 10 projects are: 1.  Dumbarton Toll Bridge Seismic Retrofit project: California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) – $62.3 million 2.  I-285 […]

September 4, 2013

Roadbuilding

MnDOT launches route-planning app, webpage for truck drivers

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) has launched a real-time service webpage for truck drivers. The new page, part of the agency’s 511 services, allows truckers to plan the best route from origin to destination. When drivers download MnDOT’s 511 mobile application, they can also receive alerts about possible road restrictions along their route, including […]

August 9, 2013

Roadbuilding

MDOT launches Toward Zero Deaths campaign with fatality messages

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) on Wednesday launched a statewide safety campaign that features traffic signs displaying the number of traffic fatalities on Michigan roadways. The campaign, “Toward Zero Deaths,” is an MDOT effort “to influence driver behavior and improve safety.” It builds on the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) campaign, “Toward Zero Deaths: A […]

July 26, 2013

Roadbuilding

Six projects receive mid America regional America’s Transportation Awards

Six transportation projects have won awards in the sixth annual mid America regional America’s Transportation Awards competition. The competition, sponsored by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), AAA and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, recognizes transportation projects in three main categories: “Ahead of Schedule,” “Under Budget” and “Best Use of Innovation.” […]

July 18, 2013