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Roadbuilding

N.C.’s Bonner Bridge replacement over Oregon Inlet could get new name

The N.C. Board of Transportation committee says the new replacement bridge over Oregon Inlet to Hatteras Island may receive a new name once the bridge is open.

February 26, 2019

Roadbuilding

O&G Industries receives construction safety award

O&G Industries was awarded a 2018 CCIA Platinum Safety Award for their company-wide safety performance in 2018.

February 25, 2019

Roadbuilding

ACI, ASCC announce publication of 4th edition of Guide to Quality Concrete Construction

The guide includes proven practices and planning for quality, concrete mixtures, specifications, foundations, formwork, reinforcement and much more.

February 22, 2019

Roadbuilding

Calif. bridge reopens hours after chunks of concrete fall from upper deck

Several hours fter concrete chunks fell from the westbound upper deck onto the eastbound lower deck, all lanes of the bridge were reopened. Details here.

February 21, 2019

Roadbuilding

TRB releases study on innovative materials, technologies for bridge construction

A study released by the Transportation Research Board says, innovative materials and technologies are reducing bridge maintenance. Read more on this.

February 20, 2019

Roadbuilding

AEM, NAPA, NSSGA chiefs discuss infrastructure funding, workforce at AGG1/WOA

The discussion panel was made up of several high-profile and reputable industry professionals that discussed infrastructure, spending and much more. More here.

February 19, 2019

Roadbuilding

Researchers use quarry by-product to improve pavement stability and longevity

Researchers constructed 12 HMA roadways and four construction platform test sections and subjected them to real-life traffic and environmental conditions.

February 18, 2019

Roadbuilding

Corpus Christi’s new Harbor Bridge Project showing progress

Corpus Christi's Harbor Bridge Project is showing good progress, even though it isn't scheduled to be completed until 2020. Get more details on Equipment World.

February 15, 2019

Roadbuilding

Alaska DOT thanks AGC members for post-earthquake infrastructure repair

The Alaska DOT recognized those who played an important role in repairing the infrastructure that was damaged by a powerful earthquake in the state of Alaska.

February 14, 2019

Roadbuilding

N.C. swing-span bridge closed when locking mechanism fails to work

The bridge reopened January 31 after several hours of being closed. The locking mechanism on the swing-span failed to work properly. More here.

February 12, 2019

Roadbuilding

N.Y. bridge built with only one pier to reduce flooding

West Seneca, New York, is crediting a lot of the lack of flooding recently to the new Harlem Road bridge over the Buffalo River that was built in 2017.

February 12, 2019

Roadbuilding

NAPA, NSSGA applaud Trump’s call to improve infrastructure

Part of President Trump's State of the Union address called for improvement of infrastructure. NAPA and NSSGA applaud Trump's remarks. More on Equipment World.

February 11, 2019