Tag: Better Roads: Page 38

Roadbuilding

Tests show effectiveness of police cruisers’ flashing blue lights in freeway work zones

Florida DOT tests in both Daytona Beach and Gainsville both say yes. See the stipulations and test results here on Equipment World.

June 6, 2018

Roadbuilding

ICRI hires Bruns as full-time certification manager

Bruns brings extensive private and public sector experience to the position, and holds degrees from Purdue University and Indiana University. Details here.

June 6, 2018

Roadbuilding

Wyo. DOT closes temporary bridge due to scouring from heavy river flows

The temporary bridge was constructed to carry traffic until the new bridge was completed — the new structure has been designed to current standards. More here.

June 5, 2018

Roadbuilding

Better Roads Start at the Bottom: Best practices for a stable base

From the contractor’s perspective, best practices begin with meeting criteria and specifications from the agency or owner. Find out more on Equipment World.

June 4, 2018

Roadbuilding

TRIP: Ga. making progress but still faces big funding needs for aging infrastructure

As population and congestion grow through all parts of Georgia, infrastructure is taking a big hit with more and more people on the road.

June 1, 2018

Roadbuilding

WisDOT awards I-94 reconstruction project to Michels Corp.

The I-94 reconstruction project, projected to be completed in Nov 2019, goes to Michels Corp. after their $168 million bid was reviewed by the Wisconsin DOT.

May 31, 2018

Class 7-8

Volvo Trucks unveils custom VNL 760 honoring military heroes

Volvo unveiled its Ride for Freedom truck this Memorial Day weekend. Alongside the custom VNL 760 was anther custom-designed Volvo VNR 640.

May 30, 2018

Workforce

Texas summer camp will introduce teens to construction through team-based project

The camp will introduce 9th & 10th graders to equipment used on construction sites. Students will be able to apply their STEM skills to real-world applications.

May 30, 2018

Roadbuilding

Cracks in Miami bridge were documented 19 days before deadly collapse

Before the bridge fell, the lead engineer on the project called state officials saying cracking had been seen on the north end. Details here on Equipment World.

May 29, 2018

Roadbuilding

Neb. begins major projects on I-80 in Grand Island, US-136 west of Auburn

The first project is set to begin June 4 on I-80 in the Grand Island area and the second will start one week later on June 11th west of Auburn on US-136.

May 28, 2018

Roadbuilding

Crews remove center section of old Tappan Zee Bridge in N.Y.

The video here shows the day-long process that went into preparing the section or the Tappan Zee Bridge for removal. Check it out here on Equipment World.

May 25, 2018

Roadbuilding

ARTBA scholarships will help 13 children of highway workers who were hurt or permanently disabled

These 13 are children of highway workers who were killed or permanently disabled on the job. The ARTBA scholarship will help them to continue their education.

May 25, 2018