Tag: Better Roads: Page 17

Roadbuilding

N.Y. bridge built with only one pier to reduce flooding

West Seneca, New York, is crediting a lot of the lack of flooding recently to the new Harlem Road bridge over the Buffalo River that was built in 2017.

February 12, 2019

Roadbuilding

NAPA, NSSGA applaud Trump’s call to improve infrastructure

Part of President Trump's State of the Union address called for improvement of infrastructure. NAPA and NSSGA applaud Trump's remarks. More on Equipment World.

February 11, 2019

Roadbuilding

Implosion drops I-59/20 ramp in downtown Birmingham

The ramp in Birmingham, Alabama was demolished in an explosion when ALDOT set off controlled explosive charges around the support columns. Get the details here.

February 8, 2019

Roadbuilding

NDOT taps Swallow as new director

The Nevada Governor recently announced that Kristina Swallow has been chosen to be the director of the Nevada DOT. Get more information here on Equipment World.

February 7, 2019

Roadbuilding

Paving company building catches fire in Pa.

A maintenance building at Lindy Paving caught fire at approximately 5 a.m. and burned for several hours on the morning of January 31. Get more details here.

February 6, 2019

Roadbuilding

NDOT kicks off Phase 3 of Centennial Bowl II Project in Las Vegas

The Nevada Department of Transportation has begun Phase 3 of Centennial Bowl II Project in Las Vegas. Read more about this on Equipment World.

February 5, 2019

Roadbuilding

ARTBA announces co-chairs for FAST Act Reauthorization Task Force

The task force will develop the association’s legislative blueprint for the next reauthorization of the nation’s federal highway and public transit programs.

February 3, 2019

Roadbuilding

Hanskat the new chair of ACI Foundation’s Strategic Development Council

Charles S. Hanskat has been involved with the ASCE, the NSPE, the Florida Engineering Society, and has held more than 50 committee and officer positions.

February 1, 2019

Roadbuilding

Tributes for retiring NAPA president Acott tell of industry icon who fostered alliances, innovation

The National Asphalt Pavement Association's retiring president, Mike Acott, was honored at the association's 64th annual meeting. Learn more about Acott here.

January 31, 2019

Roadbuilding

Mack named chairman of 2019 ACPA Board of Directors

Chuck Niederriter, 2018 American Concrete Pavement Association Board of Directors Chairman, passed the gavel to Mack during the ACPA annual meeting.

January 31, 2019

Roadbuilding

Fla.’s Mid-Bay Bridge repairs complete, reopens to passenger vehicles

After the FDOT found corrosion on tendons of Florida's Mid-Bay Bridge, it was closed to traffic for repairs. The bridge was reopened January 16, 2019.

January 30, 2019

Roadbuilding

Outgoing NAPA chairman Parker tells of changes and a battle to keep market share

Outgoing NAPA chairman, Craig Parker, discusses changes in the association and importance of protecting and retaining market share. Learn more here.

January 29, 2019