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Roadbuilding

Program to train Mexican truck drivers reduces safety violations, Ariz. DOT says

Arizona transportation officials report that a new safety instruction program it provides to truck drivers in Mexico is leading to fewer safety violations at the state’s international ports of entry. “It’s a dramatic improvement that’s saving international carriers time and money, making Arizona roads safer and helping Arizona better appeal to drivers who might otherwise […]

February 1, 2018

Roadbuilding

Ohio Turnpike handles most vehicles in 62-year history

The Ohio Turnpike logged another record year in traffic volume in 2017. This is the third year in a row the turnpike has broken traffic records, with a total of 55.2 million vehicles traveling the tollway last year, up from 54.9 million in 2016, according to the Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission. The increased number […]

February 1, 2018

Roadbuilding

TxDOT, city, architect dispute fault for Dallas bridge flaws

Flaws in a pedestrian and bicycle bridge over the Trinity River in Dallas are leading to finger-pointing among state transportation and Dallas city officials, as well as the architect that designed the span, which is part of the Margaret McDermott Bridge system. The bike and walking bridge was supposed to open last summer, but rods […]

January 31, 2018

Roadbuilding

N.Y. adds $250 million to bridge rehab program

The state of New York plans to infuse an additional $250 million into rehabilitating and replacing worn-out bridges and culverts. The Bridge NY program began in 2016 with an initial $200 million. The program provides grants to municipalities in the state. It has led to more than 125 bridge and culvert projects being funded, according […]

January 31, 2018

Roadbuilding

Neb. DOT rolls out funny highway messages for traffic safety

The Nebraska Department of Transportation is hoping to brighten Friday travels and also keep drivers safe. The NDOT has been soliciting humorous messages about safe driving from the public and plans to post those messages on digital highway signs on Fridays in February through May. So far, more than 300 people have submitted safety messages […]

January 31, 2018

Roadbuilding

Idaho partners with National Weather Service for travel app

Drivers in Idaho can now better track driving conditions and weather forecasts along their routes. The Idaho Transportation Department has updated its 511 app and website and partnered with the National Weather Service in Pocatello to offer weather forecasts. “The weather forecast information is really important from a planning standpoint for a traveler,” says Tony Ernest, […]

January 31, 2018

Roadbuilding

ARTBA: More than 54,000 U.S. bridges structurally deficient, feds’ data show

A new report finds there’s the equivalent of one “structurally deficient”-rated bridge, on average, for every 27 miles of the nation’s major highway network, according to the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA). Those 1,800 structurally deficient interstate bridges are crossed 60 million times daily, the association says. But the problem is even bigger, […]

January 30, 2018

Roadbuilding

Slow motion landslide on Wash.’s Rattlesnake Ridge threatens I-82

A crack in Rattlesnake Ridge above the small town of Union Gap, Wash., discovered in October 2017, has turned into a crevasse, widening at a rate of 1.7 feet per week, Courthouse News reports. Geologists expect the entire section of bedrock to break off completely by May and slide down the side of the mountain, […]

January 30, 2018

Roadbuilding

Okla. DOT completes its largest bridge move ever

The Oklahoma Department of Transportation successfully completed the largest ever bridge move and installation in the state’s history. American Bridge Company was in charge of the project to move the 45-foot-tall BNSF railroad bridge structures from their construction site a quarter mile away and install them. The interstate was closed between I-44 and North 36th […]

January 30, 2018

Roadbuilding

Progress finally seen on long-awaited 6-10 Interchange in R.I.

After a 30-year wait, Rhode Islanders are finally seeing movement on revamping the 6-10 Interchange in Providence. The $410 million project will address the highway link’s seven structurally deficient bridges, as well as reduce traffic congestion between Route 6 and Route 10. The state has spent millions over the years installing temporary supports and making […]

January 30, 2018

Dealers

Cat North American dealers report 23% increase in Dec. sales

Total retail sales by Caterpillar North American dealers rose a whopping 23 percent in December compared to the prior year, nearly doubling a strong 12 percent increase in November. December is now the eighth straight month of total 2017 North American retail sales gains for Caterpillar dealers, starting with modest 1 to 4 percent gains […]

January 29, 2018

Roadbuilding

Concrete pavement market seeing its biggest improvement in 5 years

The concrete pavement market is on pace for significant improvement in 2018 – and it comes amid industry optimism for a new federal gas tax and innovative infrastructure funding, according to the American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA). Gerald Voigt, ACPA’s president and CEO, says there’s a strong market outlook fueled by the steadily rising use […]

January 29, 2018