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Roadbuilding

House passes bill to prevent government shutdown, extend FAST Act highway funding

With the nation’s main funding mechanism for highway projects set to expire September 30, the U.S. House passed a measure September 22 that would extend the program for a year. The extension was included in a bill to avert government shutdown October 1 by funding the government through December 11. The bill passed with bipartisan […]

September 23, 2020

Roadbuilding

Oregon DOT faces hundreds of miles of roads damaged by wildfires

The Oregon Department of Transportation reports that hundreds of miles of roads in the state have been damaged by wildfires. Just on the Oregon 22 North Santiam Highway, the ODOT estimates hundreds of thousands of hazard trees need to be cleared. Crews are also clearing trees on OR 138 and OR 126 McKenzie Highway. “It […]

September 21, 2020

Roadbuilding

Hurricane Sally Damages New Pensacola Bay Bridge, closes dozens of roads, bridges in Ala., Fla.

The new Pensacola Bay Bridge is one of dozens of roadway casualties to Hurricane Sally, which made landfall September 15 near Gulf Shores, Alabama. The bridge on U.S. 98 between Pensacola and Gulf Breeze, Florida, known as the Three Mile Bridge, has been damaged in several locations, according to the Florida Department of Transportation. FDOT […]

September 17, 2020

Roadbuilding

Michigan expands use of carbon fiber as alternative bridge material

Carbon fiber continues to grow in popularity as an alternative to steel-reinforced concrete bridges, and a recent report indicates the material can stand up to years of harsh weather. Lawrence Technological University tested carbon fiber reinforced polymer components for four years to determine how well they would endure the Michigan’s harsh weather and other conditions. […]

September 16, 2020

Roadbuilding

How Soil Compactors Are Getting Even Easier To Operate

When it comes to choosing a soil compactor, do you know which is right for you? Check out these tips from Equipment World and find out what is on the market.

September 14, 2020

Roadbuilding

GDOT celebrates widened I-85 near Atlanta, prepares for 2nd phase

The Georgia Department of Transportation recently celebrated the opening of the first phase of widening of Interstate 85 north of Atlanta, a project that was completed 41 days ahead of schedule. Instead of having an in-person ceremony, the GDOT created a “virtual ribbon-cutting” to mark the occasion: The project adds a lane in each direction, […]

September 10, 2020

Roadbuilding

FAST Act expiration, highway fund deficit, state revenue drops loom over Congress

These looming issues are leading transportation infrastructure advocates to call for immediate action to ensure funding for road and bridge construction.

September 8, 2020

Roadbuilding

New Fayetteville (N.C.) Outer Loop section opens, but loop completion delayed

Though completion of the Fayetteville Outer Loop is delayed until 2026, a new section of the loop has been completed. Learn more here on Equipment World.

September 3, 2020

Roadbuilding

Missouri work zone crashes double despite half the traffic

The Missouri DOT reports that drivers are hitting truck- or trailer-mounted attenuators that alert drivers to work zones. Details here on Equipment World.

September 1, 2020

Roadbuilding

Photos: National Guard, DOTs scramble to clear roads after Hurricane Laura

Transportation workers and National Guard members were out in force Thursday and Friday clearing debris from roads in Louisiana and Texas following Hurricane Laura’s path of destruction. The Louisiana Department of Transportation & Development closed Interstate 10 at the Texas border ahead of the storm’s arrival Wednesday. As of Thursday at 3 p.m., the highway […]

August 28, 2020

Roadbuilding

PennDOT gearing up for 3D design, digital bids on construction projects

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation plans to allow 3D designs and digital bids on transportation construction projects by 2025. Details here.

August 27, 2020

Construction Equipment

New Dynapac F1250CS paver can be operated remotely by one operator

Dynapac is offering wireless remote control for its new F1250CS tracked paver, allowing the paver to be operated by just one person, from the ground. The paver can work in narrow and confined spaces, with basic paving widths of 3.9 to 7.3 feet. And when working in those tight spaces, such as deep trenches, operators […]

August 24, 2020