Tag: Better Roads: Page 27

Roadbuilding

Last girders set on 40-bridge project over Salt River are longest Ariz. DOT has ever used

The last girders, some of which are the longest ever used by the Ariz. DOT, have been set on the South Mountain Freeway over Salt River. Learn more here.

October 17, 2018

Roadbuilding

Cincinnati DOTE says city needs $1B to repair infrastructure

The Cincinnati Department of Transportation and Engineering has announced the city will need $1 billion to repair its aging infrastructure. Learn more here.

October 17, 2018

Roadbuilding

Person run over by paving machine in Calif.

East Contra Costa Fire Protection District officials said a man was seriously injured after being run over by a paving machine at a jobsite in California.

October 16, 2018

Roadbuilding

Work begins on Gordie Howe International Bridge

Work has started on the Gordie Howe International Bridge. The cable-stayed bridge's main span will stretch 2,798 ft, the longest of any bridge in North America.

October 15, 2018

Roadbuilding

I-680 carpool express lane project begins in Calif.

The $127 million project will add an 11-mile carpool express lane to I-680 in Contra Costa County, CA. Learn more about the project here on Equipment World.

October 11, 2018

Roadbuilding

ARTBA names officers during annual meeting

The 2018-2019 American Road & Transportation Builders Association's officers were announced at their annual business meeting held in NYC on 1 October 2018.

October 11, 2018

Roadbuilding

N.M. DOT takes steps to deal with deadly dust storms on I-10

In New Mexico, lethal dust storms have gained the N.M. DOT's attention. Learn more about what the N.M. DOT is doing to create safer roadways for drivers.

October 10, 2018

Roadbuilding

County roads in Iowa affected by skyrocketing gravel prices

The 2 million tons of gravel needed to improve county roads in Woodbury County, Iowa, comes with a hefty $12 million price tag. Get the details here.

October 10, 2018

Roadbuilding

Mich. DOT names Kratofil COO and chief engineer

The Michigan Dept. of Transportation has officially named its new chief operations officer and chief engineer. Get more details on the appointment here on EW.

October 9, 2018

Roadbuilding

Researchers create microscopic spheres that could lead to low-cost synthetic concrete

Rice University researchers have developed microscopic calcium silicate spheres to be used in creating a new low-cost synthetic concrete. Learn more here.

October 9, 2018

Roadbuilding

TFIC hosts tour for legislators to view transportation needs in Chicago

The Transportation for Illinois Coalition hosted another tour for several legislators to learn more about transportation infrastructure in the city of Chicago.

October 8, 2018

Roadbuilding

PennDOT: Most of rehab work on Pittsburgh’s Liberty Bridge complete

Pennsylvania DOT says most of the rehabilitation work of Liberty Bridge is finished, but improvements will still be made through January 2019. Learn more here.

October 5, 2018