Tag: transportation: Page 23

Roadbuilding

Mo. might sell bonds to pay for road improvements after voters say no to gas tax increase

After taxpayers in Missouri rejected a phased-in 10-cent-per-gallon gasoline tax, Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) officials are looking for other ways to pay for transportation improvements, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. Now, they plan to use $50 million in funds that were set aside for transportation improvements in the spring, but more will be needed. […]

July 3, 2019

Roadbuilding

House bill would increase highway funding, grants for roads

With an increase $1.1 billion over this fiscal year to $46.35 billion starting October 1, 2019, the highway funding bill would also reduce funding elsewhere.

July 1, 2019

Roadbuilding

USDOT taps WSU, USF to receive grant for roads and bridges research

Both Washington State University and the University of South Florida were selected to develop research and education programs for improving infrastructure.

June 27, 2019

Roadbuilding

Ohio Turnpike opens electric charging stations at two service plazas, more to come

The Ohio Turnpike has announced the addition of two new Electrify America electric charging stations. Watch the informational video on Equipment World.

June 26, 2019

Roadbuilding

FHWA and NAPA release online video series on asphalt pavement principles

The videos feature industry figures discussing best practices for pavement performance and highlight innovation and collaboration in modern asphalt works.

June 26, 2019

Roadbuilding

Chaney receives Excellence in Concrete award for MD 331 Dover Road Bridge Replacement project

Chaney Enterprises received an award for its MD 331 Dover Road Bridge Replacement project and for work on the Stevensville Chesapeake Village Center.

June 25, 2019

Roadbuilding

Widening of U.S. 95, diverging diamond interchange completed in Las Vegas

Six miles of U.S. 95 freeway in Las Vegas has been widened from four lanes to six and features a diverging diamond interchange to improve safety and congestion.

June 24, 2019

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

OSHA: Faulty engineering led to FIU pedestrian bridge collapse deaths

OSHA says cracks on the bridge occurred “due to deficient structural design" and the project’s structural engineer disagrees. More on Equipment World.

June 17, 2019