Tag: transportation: Page 56

Roadbuilding

Md. DOT SHA receives award for MD 404 widening project

MDOT SHA goal is to improve safety, reduce congestion, and improve MD 404 between US 50 and the Town of Denton. Check on the video of the project here.

July 18, 2018

Roadbuilding

New survey finds despite benefits, many consumers uncertain about driverless vehicles

When it comes to acceptance of self-driving vehicles, Americans consumers are interested but also hesitant about the autonomous vehicle (AV) revolution on the horizon, according to a new survey by Esurance, an Allstate company. In its 2018 survey called “Can Americans Overcome Their Fear of Self-Driving Cars,” Esurance found that only 17 percent of 1,000 […]

July 17, 2018

Roadbuilding

Fla.’s I-4 Ultimate faces negative Moody’s outlook after builder seeks delay, $100M extra

The rating action follows the builder’s request for a 245-day delay and an additional $100 million in compensation filed with the FDOT. Details here.

July 16, 2018

Roadbuilding

Mich. DOT begins work on $110M I-94 project

The $110 million road construction project will stretch for 9 miles on Interstate 94 in Michigan. Construction is expected to be completed late 2019.

July 16, 2018

Construction Equipment

After 1,100-lb. boulder falls from dump truck, Minn. contractor charged with 4 counts of vehicular homicide

The boulder tumbled out of the contractor's truck drove over deep railroad tracks. It smashed into the windshield of an oncoming Toyota & went through the car.

July 13, 2018

Roadbuilding

Neal introduces fast-spray sealcoat package for protecting roads

This package from Neal combines the company’s High-Volume Road Maintenance Vehicle with the drivable DA 350 for quick prep work and curb-and-gutter sealcoating.

July 13, 2018

Roadbuilding

Firefighters hose down overheated Michigan Ave. bascule bridge in Chicago

Chicago DOT says that the temperature was getting too hot and the bridge was expanding longitudinally and latitudinally. Watch the video here on Equipment World

July 13, 2018

Roadbuilding

Blast downs last piece of old Harrison Ave. Bridge in Scranton in seconds

The new bridge that took its place opened to traffic in December 2017, and demolition of the old bridge began in April 2018. Watch the video on Equipment World.

July 12, 2018

Roadbuilding

Six Northeastern DOTs honored for innovative projects

These DOTs have optimized and expanded transit for inner-city users, increased safety on busy seasonal roadways, and focused on innovative bridge replacement.

July 12, 2018

Roadbuilding

Nevada DOT’s Project Neon in Las Vegas 73% complete

The last major construction phase of Project Neon, also known as the Main Event, reached the halfway point in early July 2018, according to the Las Vegas Sun.

July 11, 2018

Roadbuilding

ARTBA joins lawsuit against WOTUS

17 industry associations filed a motion to join a lawsuit regarding the implementation of a 2015 Obama administration's Waters of the United States rule.

July 11, 2018

Roadbuilding

How to turn old tires into aggregate the subject of upcoming MnDOT webinar

MnDOT will go over the ways to recycle old tires in order to make use of them as an aggregate in pavement design and implementation. More on Equipment World.

July 10, 2018