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Roadbuilding

TxDOT crews making good progress on washed out Kingsland bridge

The Texas DOT deems the bridge project a top priority, which means construction workers receive incentives to work around the clock. Get more details here.

January 22, 2019

Roadbuilding

Report highlights 60 miles of unpaved neighborhood roads in Portland

Portland, reportedly, has almost 60 miles of unpaved gravel roads. Watch what it's like driving on some of the unpaved neighborhood streets here.

January 21, 2019

Workforce

AGC launches push to diversify construction workforce through high school training

AGC aims to diversify the construction industry workforce by launching a national campaign to increase vocational training available to high school students.

January 18, 2019

Roadbuilding

Explosion brings down last section of Tappan Zee Bridge’s eastern span

The last section of the eastern span of the old Tappan Zee Bridge in New York came crashing down into the Hudson River on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019. Get details.

January 18, 2019

Roadbuilding

WSDOT details demo plans for the Alaskan Way Viaduct in Seattle

Washington State Department of Transportation has detailed their plans to demo the Alaskan Way Viaduct in Seattle. Learn more on this on Equipment World.

January 17, 2019

Home

Vt. covered bridge hit, damaged by truck

After ignoring warning signs for Sanderson Bridge in Brandon, Vermont, a tractor trailer driver damaged the covered bridge after attempting to drive through it.

January 16, 2019

Roadbuilding

U.S. 301 Mainline toll road opens to traffic in Del.

U.S. 301 Mainline toll road in Middletown opened to traffic on January 10, 2019, after bad weather delayed its original opening date. Click for more details.

January 15, 2019

Roadbuilding

LafargeHolcim tapped for $100M Highway 1 improvement project in Vancouver

LafargeHolcim will be implementing an integrated solution for improvements for Highway 1 in Vancouver, Canada. Learn more about the project on Equipment World.

January 14, 2019

Roadbuilding

Ariz. DOT South Mountain Freeway extension 2/3 complete

According to the Arizona Dept. of Transportation, the Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway extension is nearly completely finished and is expected to open soon.

January 11, 2019

Roadbuilding

N.Y.’s Tappan Zee Bridge to be brought down using explosives

Tappan Zee Constructors determined explosives were the best and safest way to demolish the remains of the Tappan Zee Bridge. Get the details on Equipment World.

January 10, 2019

Roadbuilding

Granite selected by Caltrans as CM/GC for two projects totaling $500M+

The Highway 101 Project includes adding 10.9 miles of high occupancy vehicle lanes between Carpinteria and  Santa Barbara. More details on Equipment World.

January 9, 2019

Roadbuilding

Tests begin on concrete infused with wood nanoparticles

Wood nanoparticle concrete is being tested alongside regular concrete in a parking log in Greenville, South Carolina. Get the details here on Equipment World.

January 8, 2019