Tag: Better Roads: Page 24

Roadbuilding

Celebration planned to mark opening of new SR 99 tunnel in Seattle

The WSDOT will celebrate the grand opening of the new State Route 99 tunnel. Get more details and other heavy equipment industry news on Equipment World.

November 21, 2018

Roadbuilding

World War II-era bridge on Alaska Highway being replaced

The WWII-era bridge on an Alaska Highway was recently replaced with a temporary detour bridge while a new bridge is being built. Learn more on Equipment World.

November 20, 2018

Roadbuilding

Car enters I-93 work zone, injures construction worker

A local New Hampshire news station reported a car traveling north on I-93 crashed through barrels and into a construction zone. Details on Equipment World.

November 19, 2018

Roadbuilding

Two unexploded artillery shells found underwater near Idaho bridge

This video shows two unexploded artillery shells were found underwater near a bridge in Idaho. Read all about this on Equipment World.

November 15, 2018

Roadbuilding

Colo. DOT using concrete conveyor to move material up and over C-470

CDOT is using an interesting conveyor system to transport concrete from one side of a main road to another. See how this streamlines the construction operation.

November 14, 2018

Roadbuilding

Caltrans applies 65 shield markings to help drivers navigate Sacramento area freeways

Drivers in the Sacramento, California area have a new way to help them navigate the freeways. See what Caltrans did to lend a helping hand on Equipment World.

November 14, 2018

Roadbuilding

La. transportation chief urges tolls, public-private partnerships

The state of Louisiana has the 10th-largest highway system in the U.S., but the state's investment is lower than states with smaller highway systems.

November 13, 2018

Roadbuilding

Oklahoma City’s I-235 widening project finishes ahead of schedule

An Oklahoma City project to widen parts of I-235 to six lanes and add two auxiliary lanes was completed before the deadline. Get details on Equipment World.

November 13, 2018

Roadbuilding

Following crane barge impact, special jacking system needed to realign damaged La. bridge

The jacking system will be used to realign the bridge into its original position and to allow installation of a replacement beam. More information here.

November 9, 2018

Roadbuilding

Low-water bridge over Buffalo National River being restored, stabilized

The Ponca low-water bridge opened in 1943 and is one of just a few low-water bridges remaining in Arkansas. Details here on Equipment World.

November 9, 2018

Roadbuilding

Sacramento’s Tower Bridge gets replacement cables and upgrades

Along with the new steel cables, the upgrade will include reinstalling electrical cables and lights and upgrading security and communications systems.

November 8, 2018

Roadbuilding

Replacement of Texas bridge destroyed by floodwaters to be completed by April 2019

After heavy rains and flooding washed away the RM 2900 bridge in Kingsland, Texas, the Texas DOT has been awarded an emergency contract to rebuild it.

November 7, 2018