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Hawaii infrastructure receives D+ grade from ASCE

The new 2019 Hawaii Infrastructure Report Card released by the American Society of Civil Engineers’ (ASCE) Hawaii Section, gives the state’s infrastructure an overall “D+” in 11 categories, the Star Advertiser reports. Bridges received a C+, while roads received a D+. The report recommends an increase in the state gas tax, as well as additional […]

March 13, 2019

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143-year-old N.H. covered bridge to be renovated

The New Hampshire Department of Transportation is undertaking a nine-week renovation of the Honeymoon Bridge, a 143-year-old covered bridge in Jackson that was built by Charles Austin Broughton and his son Frank, the Boston Globe reports. The renovation will close the bridge from approximately March 25 through May 23 while the wood deck is replaced, […]

March 12, 2019

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UDOT opts for braided ramps on Payson I-15 interchange

The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) gave final approval to the project team to use braided ramps on the Payson Interstate 15 interchange, the Daily Herald reports. UDOT says the braided ramps—ramps that cross over each other—will improve the existing interchange while a new interchange is built approximately .7 miles to the northeast. A new […]

March 11, 2019

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Illustration of new Ga. 400 toll lane design

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) video below is an artist’s illustrated rendering of what the new Ga. 400 toll lane design will look like, according to Reporter Newspapers. The design includes rebuilding three bridges and putting in a flyover above the Northridge Road overpass in Sandy Springs. Parts of the toll lanes are expected […]

March 8, 2019

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Ariz. South Mountain Freeway could open three years early and under budget

The South Mountain Freeway could open ahead of schedule in December 2019 and under budget at a total cost of $1.7 billion, KTAR News reports. The South Mountain Freeway (Loop 202) will add 22 miles of freeway to the existing transportation system in the Phoenix metropolitan area to connect the east and west valley, while providing […]

March 7, 2019

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Snow causes roof collapse of 150-year-old Minn. covered bridge

A heavy snowfall and high winds between February 22 and 23 caused the roof to collapse on the historic Zumbrota covered bridge in southeastern Minnesota, the Rapid City Journal reports. According to the Minnesota Department of Transportation, the 150-year-old covered bridge is the only remaining covered timber truss bridge in the state. The 123-foot-long bridge, […]

March 6, 2019

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Union billboards warn Ill. drivers of deteriorated I-80 bridge conditions

Union billboards warn drivers of the condition of an Interstate 80 bridge in the state of Illinois. More on the condition of the bridge on Equipment World.

March 5, 2019

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Panther Island bridge project progresses in Fort Worth

The City of Fort Worth reports significant progress on the TxDOT Panther Island project. Get more information on the bridge project here on Truckers News.

March 4, 2019

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2019 federal spending package increases infrastructure funding

A 2019 spending package was finally approved by Congress and signed by President Trump. The package has increased funds for federal infrastructure programs.

March 1, 2019

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WSDOT’s five-week SR 99 off-ramp build in 60 seconds

This time-lapse video is five weeks worth of work the Washington State DOT has put in on the northbound SR 99 ramp. Check it out on Equipment World.

February 28, 2019

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Granite awarded $22M Caltrans Highway 1 contract

The work will include new concrete barriers, overhead sign structures, repaired overcrossing deck surfaces, and a repaved rubberized asphalt highway.

February 27, 2019

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FHWA grants go to 7 states to test innovative infrastructure funding

The Federal Highway Administration has given millions in grants to several states to test new and innovative ways to finance highway and bridge projects.

February 26, 2019