Tag: transportation: Page 63

Roadbuilding

Galveston County officials decide on less expensive Pelican Island Bridge proposal

By selecting the conventional bridge, rather than the land bridge proposal, it allows for future development of a rail line. More info here on Equipment World.

May 17, 2018

Technology

For truck fleet managers, new Azuga DashCam transmits a visual snapshot of driving incidents, driver behavior

The new Azuga DashCam shows fleet managers what happened before, during, & after an incident triggered by hard breaking, sudden acceleration, & hard cornering.

May 16, 2018

Roadbuilding

Key Jersey Shore bridge reopens after 3 years of repair and rehabilitation

For the past 3 years, Mathis Bridge has been in the process of repairs! Now, all lanes are open for traffic. See what went into repairing the mile-long bridge here.

May 16, 2018

Roadbuilding

Underground Construction Association announces award winners and project of the year, Northern Boulevard Crossing

The UCA of SME will recognize Dr. H. Parker, Dr. P. Nelson, & David Klug for contributions to the tunneling industry at the North American Tunneling Conference.

May 16, 2018

Roadbuilding

Stunning time-lapse captures northern lights dancing over Mackinac Bridge

This video, captured by D3 Imagery's Dustin Dilworth, showcases the Mackinac Bridge as the mesmerizing Northern Lights dance overhead. Watch here.

May 15, 2018

Roadbuilding

Fuel prices could hit four-year highs this summer

Regular gasoline is predicted to average almost $3.00 which would be the highest average "summer price" for gasoline in four years, AASHTO reports. Details here.

May 15, 2018

Roadbuilding

N. Dakota puts historic bridge up for adoption

The North Dakota DOT is looking for someone to adopt the historic Long X Bridge in McKenzie county. Learn more about bridge adoption programs here on Equipment World.

May 14, 2018

Roadbuilding

Bay City’s Independence Bridge reopens to traffic after $1.45 million in repairs

After unexpected delays in repair work, watch as construction crews clear away signs and reopen Bay City's Independence Bridge to vehicular traffic.

May 14, 2018

Roadbuilding

$743 million US 183 South toll road in Austin 50% complete

Construction on US 183 South 50% complete as northbound non-toll lanes open for traffic. Watch local news coverage of the construction here on Equipment World.

May 11, 2018

Roadbuilding

Iowa plans to spend $3.4 billion on highways and bridges in next five years

In a new five-year plan, the Iowa Department of Transportation plans to invest more than $1 billion in state-owned bridges out of a total $3.4 billion for highway right-of-way and construction projects. Over the last few years, the number of structurally deficient bridges on the state highway system has been reduced from 256 in 2006 […]

May 11, 2018

Roadbuilding

Graphene-infused concrete would be twice as strong, more water resistant than current mixes

Scientists at the University of Exeter in the U.K. are developing an environmentally friendly composite material by incorporating concrete with graphene to create a material that is more than twice as strong and four times more water resistant than existing concretes, and produces less greenhouse gas emissions, The Guardian reports. Graphene is made up of a single […]

May 10, 2018

Roadbuilding

In annual memorial for highway workers killed on the job, Caltrans honors two lost in 2017

Caltrans recently paid tribute to two of its employees killed in 2017 during the agency’s 28th Annual Workers Memorial at the California State Capitol. Dignitaries, Caltrans employees, and family and friends paid special tribute to Si Si Han and Annette Brooks at this year’s memorial. Han was killed while collecting tolls at the Bay Bridge […]

May 10, 2018