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Roadbuilding

NCDOT awards contract for N.C. 12 bridge in Outer Banks

The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) recently awarded a $145.3 million design-build contract to Flatiron Constructors Incorporated, for construction of a 2.4-mile-long bridge that will span Pamlico Sound, connecting the southern end of the Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge with Rodanthe, the Triad Business Journal reports. The bridge is being constructed as a part of the ongoing […]

January 24, 2017

Roadbuilding

Tom Smith to serve as secretary of West Va. DOT and commissioner of DOH

West Virginia Gov.-elect Jim Justice has named Tom Smith as the new secretary of the West Virginia Department of Transportation and commissioner of the Division of Highways. “Our roads and bridges are crumbling and Tom Smith is the right choice to spearhead the effort to upgrade our transportation infrastructure,” says Justice. “He has the hands-on […]

January 24, 2017

Roadbuilding

ARTBA presents Northwestern’s Schofer with research & education award

The American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) has presented its S.S. Steinberg Award to Dr. Joseph L. Schofer, associate dean and professor of civil and environmental engineering at Northwestern University’s McCormick School of Engineering. Schofer received the award during ARTBA’s recent Research & Education Division (RED) meeting in Washington, D.C. The honor, named after […]

January 24, 2017

Roadbuilding

ACI convention set for March 26-30, 2017, in Detroit

The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announced that its convention, Driving Concrete Technology, will take place March 26-30 in Detroit. ACI says the convention will provide an opportunity for networking, education and input on the concrete industry’s codes, specifications and guides. The technical and educational sessions offer attendees the latest research, case studies, and best practices, as well as […]

January 23, 2017

Roadbuilding

FHWA vehicle-to-infrastructure guidance aims to improve safety and mobility

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has issued vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) guidance aimed at improving safety and mobility “by accelerating the deployment of V2I communication systems.” The agency says the guidance complements the vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) proposed rule issued in December. “In addition to improving safety, vehicle-to-infrastructure technology offers tremendous mobility and environmental benefits,” says FHWA Administrator Gregory […]

January 23, 2017

Roadbuilding

Ohio Turnpike partners with Waze Connected Citizens Program

The Ohio Turnpike has partnered with crowdsourced traffic and navigation app Waze on the Connected Citizens Program. “Information supplied in real time by our customers will add to the eyes and ears of Turnpike staff already out on the road and at our facilities,” says Ohio Turnpike Executive Director Randy Cole. “Waze users will greatly […]

January 23, 2017

Roadbuilding

Colorado DOT fires director of audits amid embezzlement allegations

The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has fired Chris Wedor, its director of audits, amid embezzlement accusations, according to a report by The Denver Post. The newspaper says a Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) investigation into Wedor could involve the use of purchasing cards CDOT employees use to pay expenses related to travel and office […]

January 23, 2017

Roadbuilding

FHWA issues final rules on performance measures for road and bridge conditions

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has released two final rules that define “new performance measures to improve the condition of the nation’s roads and bridges and assess travel reliability, congestion and emissions at a national level.” FHWA says the rules ask states to: Account for air quality improvement by establishing performance targets Create greater transparency and […]

January 20, 2017

Roadbuilding

Transportation for Massachusetts names Chris Dempsey as new director

Chris Dempsey, a Brookline resident who uses Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority public transportation everyday, has been named the new director of Transportation for Massachusetts, a transportation advocacy coalition, the Boston Globe reports. Dempsey said he is eager to lobby the state to improve its transportation system. “To me, transportation is kind of a fundamental challenge for the […]

January 20, 2017

Roadbuilding

Tenn. Governor unveils IMPROVE Act for transportation project updates

Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam has released a legislative proposal aimed at improving the state’s transportation network to bolster future job growth, while cutting taxes on food and manufacturing. The proposal is dubbed the IMPROVE Act, also known as “Improving Manufacturing, Public Roads and Opportunities for a Vibrant Economy.” “Under the conservative fiscal leadership of the […]

January 20, 2017

Roadbuilding

ARTBA seeks nominations for “Helping Hand” Award program

The American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) is seeking nominations for its third annual “Helping Hand” Award program run by its Transportation Development Foundation. The awards program recognizes “organizations within the transportation industry that have exceptional strategic philanthropic programs that strengthen, build, improve the quality of life and make a positive difference in their […]

January 20, 2017

Roadbuilding

Fayat to buy Atlas Copco road construction equipment division Dynapac

Fayat has agreed to purchase the road construction equipment division, known under the Dynapac brand, of Atlas Copco, just one week after the latter announced it was divesting the group that makes rollers, pavers and planers. The sale is expected to be completed by the second quarter of this year. “We are very happy and […]

January 19, 2017