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Roadbuilding

WSDOT to reopen I-82 bridge after $11 million bridge deck reconstruction

Southbound on Interstate 82, the Umatilla Bridge will reopen by the end of June after being closed for two years. Details here on Equipment World.

June 21, 2019

Roadbuilding

Bill to repair 47,000 U.S. bridges reintroduced

The Strengthen and Fortify Existing Bridges Act would address more than 47,000 structurally deficient bridges in the United States. Details on the bill here.

June 20, 2019

Roadbuilding

Groundbreaking marks start of I-5 widening project in Orange County (Calif.)

The project is aimed at easing congestion between Corona Del Mar Freeway (73) and El Toro Road. More information here on Equipment World.

June 19, 2019

Roadbuilding

20 Franklin County, Mass., bridges slated for $80 million in repair/replacement

The list of bridge projects includes the General Pierce Bridge, which connects the east side of Greenfield with Montague City and many more. Details here.

June 18, 2019

Roadbuilding

Bipartisan Congressional caucus pushes plan to fund infrastructure work

The Problem Solvers Caucus is a bipartisan group pushing its Rebuilding America's Infrastructure plan forward on Capitol Hill. Details here on Equipment World.

June 14, 2019

Roadbuilding

Akron transportation study indicates $3.78 billion to $5 billion needed to maintain roads, bridges

In the Greater Akron area during the next 25 years, the AMATS study indicates billions of dollars will be needed to repair and replace roads and bridges.

June 13, 2019

Roadbuilding

Hawaii DOT tests CarbonCure concrete mix on Kapolei Interchange project

The side-by-side test of sustainable carbon-injected concrete vs standard will determine if it will work for future road projects. More on Equipment World.

June 12, 2019

Roadbuilding

FDOT tests wrong-way driver detection system on Howard Frankland Bridge

The Florida Department of Transportation is testing its wrong-way driver detection system on Howard Frankland Bridge in hopes of saving lives. Details here.

June 11, 2019

Roadbuilding

Worker struck and killed on La. bridge

While attaching an arrow board traffic control sign to a company truck, a Louisiana construction worker was struck and killed on Atchafalaya Basin Bridge.

June 7, 2019

Roadbuilding

NAPA releases second book in sustainable asphalt pavements guide series

As part of the Sustainable Asphalt Pavements: A Practical Guide series, the National Asphalt Pavement Association released “Sustainability Specifics.”

June 6, 2019

Roadbuilding

Rubble from Seattle’s Alaskan Way Viaduct will be used to fill Battery Street Tunnel

The concrete comes from the Alaskan Way Viaduct demolition and will fill the now-decommissioned Battery Street Tunnel. Details on Equipment World.

June 5, 2019

Roadbuilding

Reconstruction of burned Madison County covered bridge almost complete

After being burned in 2017, the rebuilt covered bridge features security cameras as well as a fire suppression system. Details here on Equipment World.

June 3, 2019