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Texas completes 8-year, $1.6B I-35W construction project

A local news station reports that the Texas Department of Transportation has finally completed a project which opened I-35W back up for public transportation.

July 26, 2018

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Draft transportation bill in House proposes graduating gas tax, Highway Trust Fund reforms

Representative Bill Shuster of Pennsylvania introduced a draft bill that suggests possible funding sources for the President Trump's infrastructure plan.

July 25, 2018

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Walsh & Kelly paving company receives safety award from national AGC chapter

Walsh & Kelly received a certificate of safety from the Associated General Contractors for its impressive safety rating. More details on the certificate here.

July 25, 2018

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TxDOT to receive extra highway funding due to state’s booming economy

Texas' economy has been so prosperous that the Texas Department of Transportation is receiving extra funding to speed up the completion of highway projects.

July 24, 2018

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Ore. DOT crews use hydroblasting to remove old concrete from I-5 bridge decks

The Oregon DOT is removing concrete by using a technique called hydroblasting. It is said to be cheaper and more efficient than other concrete removal methods.

July 23, 2018

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Groundbreaking held in Detroit for Gordie Howe International Bridge

Officials from the U.S.A. & Canada participated in a groundbreaking ceremony in Detroit, marking next steps in the construction of the Gordie Howe International Bridge.

July 20, 2018

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Time-lapse chronicles I-15 bridge construction in Mont.

Check out this time lapse video from the Montana Department of Transportation that showcases the Capitol-Cedar Interchange project on I-15 in Helena, Montana.

July 19, 2018

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Md. DOT SHA receives award for MD 404 widening project

MDOT SHA goal is to improve safety, reduce congestion, and improve MD 404 between US 50 and the Town of Denton. Check on the video of the project here.

July 18, 2018

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Mich. DOT begins work on $110M I-94 project

The $110 million road construction project will stretch for 9 miles on Interstate 94 in Michigan. Construction is expected to be completed late 2019.

July 16, 2018

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Firefighters hose down overheated Michigan Ave. bascule bridge in Chicago

Chicago DOT says that the temperature was getting too hot and the bridge was expanding longitudinally and latitudinally. Watch the video here on Equipment World

July 13, 2018

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Blast downs last piece of old Harrison Ave. Bridge in Scranton in seconds

The new bridge that took its place opened to traffic in December 2017, and demolition of the old bridge began in April 2018. Watch the video on Equipment World.

July 12, 2018

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Nevada DOT’s Project Neon in Las Vegas 73% complete

The last major construction phase of Project Neon, also known as the Main Event, reached the halfway point in early July 2018, according to the Las Vegas Sun.

July 11, 2018