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Roadbuilding

N.C.’s Bonner Bridge replacement over Oregon Inlet could get new name

The N.C. Board of Transportation committee says the new replacement bridge over Oregon Inlet to Hatteras Island may receive a new name once the bridge is open.

February 26, 2019

Roadbuilding

Raleigh N.C. 540 outer loop faces environmental legal fight

The Raleigh N.C. 540 outer loop could be facing an environmental legal fight. Read more on this at Equipment World.

February 25, 2019

Roadbuilding

O&G Industries receives construction safety award

O&G Industries was awarded a 2018 CCIA Platinum Safety Award for their company-wide safety performance in 2018.

February 25, 2019

Construction Equipment

Dynapac intros automated MF2500CS material transfer vehicle to North America

Dynapac’s material transfer vehicles made their official North American debut at this year's World of Asphalt. Check it out right here on Equipment World.

February 22, 2019

Roadbuilding

ACI, ASCC announce publication of 4th edition of Guide to Quality Concrete Construction

The guide includes proven practices and planning for quality, concrete mixtures, specifications, foundations, formwork, reinforcement and much more.

February 22, 2019

Roadbuilding

From bonding to bidding, free Ill. workshop aims to help contractors

The workshop will help emerging and established construction firms learn how to participate on highway and vertical construction contracts. Details here.

February 21, 2019

Roadbuilding

Calif. bridge reopens hours after chunks of concrete fall from upper deck

Several hours fter concrete chunks fell from the westbound upper deck onto the eastbound lower deck, all lanes of the bridge were reopened. Details here.

February 21, 2019

Roadbuilding

New call in Ohio for increased gas tax as ODOT funds dwindle for upkeep, projects

In Ohio there's push for a raise in the 28-cents-a gallon gas tax. Members of the Governor's Advisory Committee on Transportation Infrastructure have asked for the hike while releasing their report on options for maintaining and enhancing Ohio’s transportation infrastructure.

February 20, 2019

Roadbuilding

TRB releases study on innovative materials, technologies for bridge construction

A study released by the Transportation Research Board says, innovative materials and technologies are reducing bridge maintenance. Read more on this.

February 20, 2019

Roadbuilding

AEM, NAPA, NSSGA chiefs discuss infrastructure funding, workforce at AGG1/WOA

The discussion panel was made up of several high-profile and reputable industry professionals that discussed infrastructure, spending and much more. More here.

February 19, 2019

Roadbuilding

KDOT trying to hire hundreds of operators amid high turnover

The State of Kansas needs 1,200 operators, but it only has half of those positions filled. More information here on Equipment Word.

February 18, 2019

Roadbuilding

Researchers use quarry by-product to improve pavement stability and longevity

Researchers constructed 12 HMA roadways and four construction platform test sections and subjected them to real-life traffic and environmental conditions.

February 18, 2019