Tag: transportation: Page 43

Roadbuilding

La. transportation chief urges tolls, public-private partnerships

The state of Louisiana has the 10th-largest highway system in the U.S., but the state's investment is lower than states with smaller highway systems.

November 13, 2018

Roadbuilding

Oklahoma City’s I-235 widening project finishes ahead of schedule

An Oklahoma City project to widen parts of I-235 to six lanes and add two auxiliary lanes was completed before the deadline. Get details on Equipment World.

November 13, 2018

Roadbuilding

Ga. to get its first turbine interchange with I-16/I-95 rehab

GDOT says work the intersection of I-16/I-95 near Savannah, Ga., will start early in 2019 and include the state's first turbine interchange. Learn more here.

November 12, 2018

Roadbuilding

ARTBA: Voters supported 79% of transportation initiatives on midterm ballots

Of 346 state and local transportation ballot initiatives in 31 states, ARTBA found that voters approved 79% of the measures. Learn more on Equipment World.

November 12, 2018

Roadbuilding

Following crane barge impact, special jacking system needed to realign damaged La. bridge

The jacking system will be used to realign the bridge into its original position and to allow installation of a replacement beam. More information here.

November 9, 2018

Roadbuilding

Low-water bridge over Buffalo National River being restored, stabilized

The Ponca low-water bridge opened in 1943 and is one of just a few low-water bridges remaining in Arkansas. Details here on Equipment World.

November 9, 2018

Roadbuilding

2018 Bridge Survey: Funding, aging inventory, staff shortages hinder improvements

Learn how funding, aging inventory, staff shortages and more have hindered bridge improvements across the nation with Equipment World's 2018 Bridge Survey.

November 8, 2018

Roadbuilding

Sacramento’s Tower Bridge gets replacement cables and upgrades

Along with the new steel cables, the upgrade will include reinstalling electrical cables and lights and upgrading security and communications systems.

November 8, 2018

Roadbuilding

California’s 12-cent gas tax hike survives repeal effort

After Election Day yesterday, California elected to keep the increase helps fund road maintenance and other transportation programs. Details on Equipment World.

November 7, 2018

Roadbuilding

Replacement of Texas bridge destroyed by floodwaters to be completed by April 2019

After heavy rains and flooding washed away the RM 2900 bridge in Kingsland, Texas, the Texas DOT has been awarded an emergency contract to rebuild it.

November 7, 2018

Roadbuilding

Phase 1 of Pa. Turnpike/Interstate 95 Interchange opens

Phase 1 of the $450 million Penn. Turnpike/Interstate 95 Interchange project opens in Bucks County. Watch highlights from the ribbon-cutting ceremony here.

November 6, 2018

Roadbuilding

Charlotte area to get its first toll road to bypass busy U.S. 74

The Monroe Expressway is said to open in late November. Check out the details of the new toll road opening and get other heavy equipment industry news here.

November 5, 2018