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Roadbuilding

Old Tappan Zee Bridge becomes destabilized during opening ceremony of new bridge

A potion of the old Tappan Zee Bridge became destabilized during the opening ceremony for the new Mario M. Cuomo Bridge. Read more on what happened here.

September 20, 2018

Roadbuilding

NAPA releases new publication, “Thinlays for Pavement Preservation”

NAPA releases "Thinlays for Pavement Preservation" which provides guidance about how to use thinlays to help improve and extend a road's performance and life.

September 19, 2018

Roadbuilding

1st segment of Corpus Christi’s new Harbor Bridge moved to site

The Texas DOT reports that Corpus Christi's new Harbor Bridge has reached a milestone as its first pre-cast segment has been moved to the work site. More here.

September 18, 2018

Roadbuilding

New eastern span of San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge opens

The new eastern span of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge finally wrapped up after years of delays in construction. Learn more details on Equipment World.

September 17, 2018

Roadbuilding

Canada finds new use for hemp: concrete reinforcement

A concrete expert created a company with the goal of developing reinforcing products to control concrete shrinkage cracking. Get details on Equipment World.

September 14, 2018

Roadbuilding

WSDOT permanently closes bridge due to pier settlement, new bridge scheduled

WSDOT decided it would be better to close the bridge, rather than try to repair the settlement, which was estimated to cost more than $2 million. More here.

September 13, 2018

Roadbuilding

TFIC takes legislators on tour of Ill. roads, bridges to stress need for transportation funding

Illinois state legislators are touring the state of Illinois to gain insight on the state's needs for transportation infrastructure funding. Details here.

September 12, 2018

Roadbuilding

Iowa DOT selling out tours of I-74 bridge project

IDOT is offering tours of the Interstate 74 bridge being built over the Mississippi River. More about the billion dollar bridge and tours on Equipment World.

September 11, 2018

Roadbuilding

Explosion neatly dismantles old Meredosia bridge into Ill. River

Video footage shows the demolition of an old Illinois bridge that collapses in the Illinois River. Check out the video footage here on Equipment World.

September 10, 2018

Roadbuilding

Seattle’s SR 99 tunnel, dug by TBM Bertha, nears completion

The State Route 99 tunnel in Seattle, Washington is officially getting its stripes which is a sign that the project is almost completed. Get more details here.

September 7, 2018

Roadbuilding

I-77 bridge under construction removed after being totaled by raised dump bed

A raised dump truck bed hits and destroys an interstate bridge undergoing construction. Get more details on the story right here on Equipment World.

September 6, 2018

Roadbuilding

Struck twice this year, 142-year-old N.H. covered bridge closed for repairs

A 142-year-old bridge in Jackson, New Hampshire is being repaired after being closed to traffic since July 2018. Get more details here on Equipment World.

September 5, 2018