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Roadbuilding

Missouri S&T developing safer way to strengthen concrete with nanoparticles

Missouri University of Science and Technology is developing stronger concrete using nanoparticles. Learn more about Missouri S&T's work on Equipment World.

October 26, 2018

Roadbuilding

Explosion drops historic Highway 76 bridge into Bull Shoals Lake in Mo.

After standing for nearly 70 years, the historic Highway 76 bridge near Forsyth, Missouri, has been demolished. Watch the demolition, here, on Equipment World.

October 25, 2018

Recruiting & retention

S.D. tech school hosts high schoolers at Construction Awareness Day Camp

Western Dakota Tech held its annual Construction Awareness Day Camp for over 100 high school students. Get more details on the event here on Equipment World.

October 24, 2018

Roadbuilding

Phase 1 of I-11 Boulder City Bypass complete

C and S Company completed phase one of the new Interstate 11 bypass that will connect Las Vegas and Phoenix. Get more details on the project on Equipment World.

October 23, 2018

Roadbuilding

La.’s Sunshine Bridge closed after being struck by barge

After a barge carrying a crane struck the Sunshine Bridge on October 12, 2018, the Louisiana State Police closed the bridge until repairs can be made.

October 22, 2018

Roadbuilding

New Palm Beach drawbridge malfunctions…again

Since its opening in 2017, the Flagler Memorial Bridge in Palm Beach, Florida, has malfunctioned half a dozen times. Learn more about the bridge here.

October 19, 2018

Roadbuilding

Asphalt sealing truck collides with dump truck

A collision between a dump truck and an asphalt sealing truck brought traffic to a standstill. Get more details on the traffic accident here on Equipment World.

October 18, 2018

Roadbuilding

Cincinnati DOTE says city needs $1B to repair infrastructure

The Cincinnati Department of Transportation and Engineering has announced the city will need $1 billion to repair its aging infrastructure. Learn more here.

October 17, 2018

Roadbuilding

Person run over by paving machine in Calif.

East Contra Costa Fire Protection District officials said a man was seriously injured after being run over by a paving machine at a jobsite in California.

October 16, 2018

Roadbuilding

Work begins on Gordie Howe International Bridge

Work has started on the Gordie Howe International Bridge. The cable-stayed bridge's main span will stretch 2,798 ft, the longest of any bridge in North America.

October 15, 2018

Roadbuilding

I-680 carpool express lane project begins in Calif.

The $127 million project will add an 11-mile carpool express lane to I-680 in Contra Costa County, CA. Learn more about the project here on Equipment World.

October 11, 2018

Roadbuilding

County roads in Iowa affected by skyrocketing gravel prices

The 2 million tons of gravel needed to improve county roads in Woodbury County, Iowa, comes with a hefty $12 million price tag. Get the details here.

October 10, 2018