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Roadbuilding

AASHTO seeks nominations for McMinimee Transportation Vanguard Award recognizing innovation

The American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO) is seeking nominations for its McMinimee Transportation Vanguard Award, an honor recognizing an employee exemplifying “commitment to excellence and implementation of innovative technologies and processes.” AASHTO says the award is “granted in honor” of James McMinimee, a 25-year veteran of the Utah Department of Transportation, who […]

June 30, 2016

Roadbuilding

Two Conn. bridges open to traffic 2 weeks after being demolished and rebuilt

Two new southbound bridges are now open on Route 8/25 in Bridgeport, ctpost.com reports. In less than two weeks, workers demolished the 44-year-old Lindley Street and Capitol Avenue bridges and in their place assembled pre-built bridge sections. The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) had only designed 60 percent of the bridge prior to putting it out to bid, so the […]

June 29, 2016

Roadbuilding

USDOT announces Every Place Counts Design Challenge winning locations

The four winners of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Every Place Counts Design Challenge are set to receive “on-site technical assistance from the department and design experts in the field.” The program is an effort to “raise awareness” about barriers to transportation infrastructure and “identify innovative solutions” to reconnect people to essential services. The […]

June 29, 2016

Roadbuilding

U.S. miles driven in April reach 272.8 billion, up 2.6% over 2015

Vehicle miles traveled (VMT) for April is up 2.6 percent (6.8 billion) compared to the same month last year, reaching 272.8 billion, according to the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) most recent Traffic Volume Trends report. The seasonally adjusted figure is 267.3 billion miles, which is slightly less than the statistics for March, dropping by 0.3 […]

June 29, 2016

Roadbuilding

N. Dakota DOT seeks submissions for Transportation Innovation Program

The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT), in partnership with the Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute (UGPTI), is asking for submissions for “innovative solutions” for transportation projects, processes and products. This is the second year of the Transportation Innovation Program (TRIP). Last year, NDDOT picked several submittals to implement, including: Using a Texas underseal on […]

June 29, 2016

Roadbuilding

Diamond Road Smoother features all-in-one diamond tooth grinding system

Diamond Road this summer plans to launch its Diamond Road Smoother all-in-one machine that includes a profiler, computer system, water tank, cutting machine, brooms, vacuum system and directional arrow board on a trailer that can be towed. Features include: Long averaging arms with multiple pivoting wheels designed to smooth individual humps and dips, according to […]

June 28, 2016

Roadbuilding

At 60, U.S. Interstate Highway System is showing its age

The Road Improvement Program (TRIP) says the U.S. Interstate Highway System is showing its age as it turns 60 this month, suffering from high levels of congestion and too little funding to make repairs and updates. President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956 on June 29 that year. The Federal Highway […]

June 28, 2016

Roadbuilding

Indiana officials launch start of $92 million I-69 widening project

Indiana Gov. Mike Pence and other state and local officials officially launched the start of $92 million in widening and exit redesign work on Interstate 69 between Indianapolis and Muncie in Hamilton and Madison counties. The project is part of the Major Moves 2020 program. As part of the project, Milestone Contractors will widen 15 […]

June 28, 2016

Roadbuilding

Iowa DOT says lack of funding responsible for No. 1 ranking in deficient bridges

A 2016 report from the American Road and Transportation Builders Association ranked Iowa no. 1 in the country for structurally deficient bridges. Of the approximately 5,000 deficient bridges in the state, approximately 400 of them are closed. “Funding is the main issue, you know,” Scott Neubauer with the Iowa Department of Transportation told KCCI TV. “The locals need more money […]

June 28, 2016

Roadbuilding

Residents’ share in road funding could increase with Utah city’s proposed flat fee for repairs

Officials in Pleasant Grove, Utah, say more than half of the roads in the city are in need of repair, so they are asking for financial help from residents and businesses. City officials say $3.8 million a year is needed for the next 20 years to make those repairs, but the current annual budget is only $1.5 […]

June 27, 2016

Roadbuilding

Kansas DOT may see budget cuts despite state borrowing program

The Kansas State Finance Council, along with Gov. Sam Brownback have authorized $900 million in borrowing to help shore up state funding, a move following statements that several agencies, including the department of transportation, would suffer cuts to due budget shortfalls, according to a report by the Kansas City Star. This isn’t the first time […]

June 27, 2016

Roadbuilding

$6 billion Tampa Bay Express approved by local planning organization

The Hillsborough Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), which sets transportation policy for the Tampa, Temple Terrace, Plant City and unincorporated Hillsborough County, voted to keep the Tampa Bay Express (TBX) on its current path to completion, according to a report by the Tampa Bay Times. The $6 billion TBX will add toll lanes to roughly 90 […]

June 27, 2016