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Roadbuilding

In national first, TxDOT helping employees become certified in work zone safety

Texas has helped hundreds of its employees earn the Safety Certification for Transportation Project Professionals. Get more details on Equipment World.

October 26, 2018

Roadbuilding

Missouri S&T developing safer way to strengthen concrete with nanoparticles

Missouri University of Science and Technology is developing stronger concrete using nanoparticles. Learn more about Missouri S&T's work on Equipment World.

October 26, 2018

Roadbuilding

Explosion drops historic Highway 76 bridge into Bull Shoals Lake in Mo.

After standing for nearly 70 years, the historic Highway 76 bridge near Forsyth, Missouri, has been demolished. Watch the demolition, here, on Equipment World.

October 25, 2018

Roadbuilding

Report: Testing accelerates as autonomous trucking heads for open road

Federal guidelines regulating autonomous trucks could lead to an acceleration in autonomous truck testing and competition between companies. Learn more here.

October 25, 2018

Recruiting & retention

S.D. tech school hosts high schoolers at Construction Awareness Day Camp

Western Dakota Tech held its annual Construction Awareness Day Camp for over 100 high school students. Get more details on the event here on Equipment World.

October 24, 2018

Roadbuilding

Groups working to recruit more women to transportation workforce

ARTBA and the WTS have formed an alliance to support and advance women in the transportation infrastructure sector. Get more heavy equipment industry news here.

October 23, 2018

Roadbuilding

Phase 1 of I-11 Boulder City Bypass complete

C and S Company completed phase one of the new Interstate 11 bypass that will connect Las Vegas and Phoenix. Get more details on the project on Equipment World.

October 23, 2018

Roadbuilding

After the Boom: N.D. faces $2.5B funding shortfall for transportation projects

According to key findings in a report from TRIP, North Dakota faces a $2.5B shortfall in transportation funding needed to improve infrastructure in the state.

October 22, 2018

Roadbuilding

La.’s Sunshine Bridge closed after being struck by barge

After a barge carrying a crane struck the Sunshine Bridge on October 12, 2018, the Louisiana State Police closed the bridge until repairs can be made.

October 22, 2018

Roadbuilding

Report: One-third of major U.S. urban roads deteriorated, work backlog growing as traffic increases

As urban roads continue to deteriorate and vehicle traffic increases, governments are looking for solutions to keep roads in good conditions. Learn more here.

October 19, 2018

Roadbuilding

In Ill., $4B Tri-State Tollway (I-294) Interchange gets green light

Illinois Tollway officials, Rep. Libinski, Illinois DOT and others gathered to recognize a multi-governmental partnership to advance planning for a project.

October 18, 2018

Roadbuilding

Asphalt sealing truck collides with dump truck

A collision between a dump truck and an asphalt sealing truck brought traffic to a standstill. Get more details on the traffic accident here on Equipment World.

October 18, 2018