Tag: Better Roads: Page 23

Roadbuilding

Dozer in tow clips bridge, falls to highway, causing wreck

The Ohio State Highway Patrol confirmed a report said a semi-truck hauling a dozer hit a bridge. Get more details on the incident right here on Equipment World.

December 7, 2018

Roadbuilding

Mo. DOT reopens Buck O’Neil Bridge ahead of schedule

The Missouri Department of Transportation has officially reopened the Buck O’Neil Bridge. The bridge had been closed due to a rehabilitation project.

December 6, 2018

Roadbuilding

Alaska roads heavily damaged by earthquake with 1,000-plus aftershocks

Check out images from the latest Alaska earthquake damage as over 1,000 aftershocks followed the already devastating earthquake. Details on Equipment World.

December 6, 2018

Roadbuilding

Ariz. DOT workshop focuses on bringing more women, minorities into construction

The Arizona Department of Transportation's construction academy seeks to bring more women and minorities into the construction industry. Learn more here.

December 5, 2018

Roadbuilding

S.D. bridge collapses during repairs, injures three workers

The bridge, which spans Turkey Ridge Creek, fell approximately 10 feet while construction workers were working on the bridge. Details here.

December 4, 2018

Roadbuilding

Release of TRB report on future of interstate system invites live/webcast feedback

The TRB will release to the public its report regarding actions needed to upgrade and restore the interstate highway system. Learn more about the event here.

December 4, 2018

Roadbuilding

Minn. bridge reopens after 15-month reconstruction

After a 15 month reconstruction a bridge in St. Paul, Minnesota has reopened. Learn all about this here on Equipment World.

December 3, 2018

Roadbuilding

APAC Shears receives NAPA award for quality construction in southwest Kansas

The Larry H. Lemon Quality in Construction Award recognizes asphalt pavement projects that use less than 50,000 tons of asphalt. Details here.

November 29, 2018

Roadbuilding

Maryland DOT SHA unveils new STORM app for tracking snow removal equipment

The Statewide Transportation Operations Response Map, fondly named STORM, enables citizens to track MDOT SHA and contractors in real time. Details here.

November 28, 2018

Roadbuilding

NRMCA president to retire in March

The President of National Ready Mixed Concrete Association, Robert A. Garbin says he plans to retire in March 2019. Read more about this.

November 26, 2018

Roadbuilding

Concrete made from industrial waste rather than cement could be more durable

Researchers work on making concrete with industrial waste instead of cement. Not only will this reduce the carbon footprint but the durability as well.

November 23, 2018

Roadbuilding

Ore. DOT negotiating with Facebook to run fiber-optic broadband along Hwy. 126

The Oregon DOT is reportedly negotiating an agreement that allows Facebook to run 100-miles of fiber-optic broadband line along Highway 126. Learn more here.

November 22, 2018