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Roadbuilding

Carlson named acting secretary of Kansas DOT, director of Turnpike Authority

Gov. Sam Brownback has named Richard Carlson acting secretary of the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) and director of the Kansas Turnpike Authority (KTA). His appointment will have to be confirmed by the state senate. Carlson has serviced as KDOT’s interim secretary since mid-July, following the resignation of Mike King from the secretary position. “Richard Carlson […]

October 26, 2016

Roadbuilding

Virginia’s Toll Relief program to help low income residents with Elizabeth River Tunnels toll costs

Gov. Terry McAuliffe has announced the Toll Relief program for tolls through the Elizabeth River Tunnels, a program aimed at providing assistance for low-income residents in the Norfolk and Portsmouth, Virginia, areas. Elizabeth River Crossings, which operates the Elizabeth River Tunnels, will pay $500,000 a year for 10 years to help offset the cost of […]

October 26, 2016

Roadbuilding

Two workers injured in fall on NYC’s Verrazano-Narrows Bridge

Two construction workers were injured on the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge during rush hour October 20 when they fell 15 feet. Pix 11 reports a spokesman from the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) said the two men were carrying a wooden board on the upper roadway around 7:35 a.m. when a car hit the board and threw the men from the upper […]

October 26, 2016

Roadbuilding

California allocates $244 million in funding for 71 transportation projects

The California Transportation Commission has allocated $244 million in new funding for 71 transportation projects across the state, including $18.5 million from the Active Transportation Program for bicycle and pedestrian projects. The state highway system is getting $87.4 million from the State Highway Operation and Protection Program for 18 projects, including pavement repair, preservation work, […]

October 25, 2016

Roadbuilding

Connecticut DOT launches study of I-95 corridor improvements and economic development

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) has launched a $1.13 million study of traffic, safety and transit improvements and economic development potential for the Interstate 95 corridor from Greenwich to North Stonington in reference to multimodal planning programs. “Our goal is to develop a detailed implementation plan that includes conceptual designs, impact assessments, cost estimates, […]

October 25, 2016

Roadbuilding

Minnesota, Wisconsin dedicate new $187.5 million Dresbach Bridge

Members of the Minnesota and Wisconsin departments of transportation recently dedicated the new Dresbach Bridge on Interstate 90, which crosses the Mississippi River near La Crosse, Wisconsin. The $187.5 million project, which began in 2012, involved the reconstruction of the Highway 61/14 and I-90 interchange in addition to the new crossing and old bridge removal. […]

October 25, 2016

Roadbuilding

Arizona DOT making progress on Grand Ave./Bell Road Interchange Project

The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) issued a project update as work continues on the Grand Ave./Bell Road Interchange Project. According to YourWestValley.com, the update states that Bell Road between 134th Ave. and West Point Pkwy. will remain completely closed until November 22, 2016, at which time construction on that portion of the project should be completed, […]

October 25, 2016

Roadbuilding

Diamond grinding and grooving get boost from changing ride specs, increased preservation needs

Pavement preservation techniques, such as diamond grinding and grooving, have taken on larger roadbuilding roles, in part because state and local governments needed to make the most of their existing roadways. But even with a five-year federal highway bill now in place, the need for this type of work is still strong, says Scott Elkin, owner […]

October 24, 2016

Roadbuilding

FHWA providing $1 million for S. Carolina roads and bridges damaged by Hurricane Matthew

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is providing $1 million in emergency relief funds to South Carolina to begin repairs to roads and bridges damaged by Hurricane Matthew. The storm caused flooding and wind damage to the state and floodwaters from neighboring North Carolina are expected to cause additional river flooding in the coming days. FHWA […]

October 24, 2016

Roadbuilding

USDOT to hold summit on opportunities for DBE, small businesses

The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) is holding a summit for the disadvantage business enterprise (DBE) and small business community on October 26 at its headquarters to discuss DBE program updates, best practices and on-site prime contractor networking. The program will run from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will be divided into four main […]

October 24, 2016

Roadbuilding

Louisiana DOT conducting roundabout safety campaign

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LDOTD) is conducting a safety campaign highlighting the benefits of roundabouts. Roundabouts are designed to improve safety and traffic flow and are one of many alternative intersections being implemented by departments of transportation across the country. Louisiana has built 30 roundabouts in the state and 100 more have […]

October 24, 2016

Roadbuilding

PaveXpress 3.0 updates material cost estimating, layered elastic analysis

The latest update of web-based pavement design tool PaveXpress includes new modules for material cost estimation and layered elastic analysis for pavement structure. Version 3.0 has also been adjusted to work on smartphone screens. PaveXpress was first launched in September 2014 and has more than 15,000 registered users. Pavia Systems developed the tool with support […]

October 21, 2016