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Neb. Supreme Court rules county not liable for dump truck driver’s 2011 death

On July 7, the Nebraska Supreme Court upheld a Washington County District Court’s ruling that Washington County is protected by sovereign immunity and can’t be sued for the death of a quarry worker who drowned while working to raise a county road during the 2011 Missouri River flood, Pilot Tribune & Enterprise reports. James McGauley, […]

July 21, 2017

Roadbuilding

Arizona DOT uses carbon fiber strips to repair I-17 bridge girders

The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) has used carbon fiber strips coated with reinforced polymer to fix girders on two Interstate 17 bridges in Phoenix that have been struck by vehicles that exceeded height restrictions. This is the first time the agency has used the Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) strips for repairs. The material wraps […]

July 21, 2017

Roadbuilding

Nevada’s Project Neon 40% complete after first year

The Nevada Department of Transportation’s (NDOT) Project Neon is 40 percent complete at the one-year mark, a milestone the agency is celebrating during the biggest public works project in the state’s history. The project, with a price tag of almost $1 billion, involves the widening of Interstate 15 between Sahara Avenue in downtown Las Vegas […]

July 21, 2017

Roadbuilding

Bloomberg poll: 55% of Americans support gas tax increase to fund bridges and roads

A Bloomberg National Poll shows 55 percent of Americans would support a gas tax increase for funding bridge and road projects. The question was one of multiple queries posed to respondents July 8-12. Selzer & Company conducted the poll of 1,001 U.S. adults ages 18 and over. Forty-one percent responded that it was “Not Okay” […]

July 21, 2017

Roadbuilding

PennDOT’s Richards becomes first female chair of Turnpike Commission

Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Secretary Leslie S. Richards has become the first female chair of the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC). The move is part of a reorganization of the commissioners. William K. Lieberman was named vice chairman and Barry Drew was named secretary-treasurer. “I have had the honor of serving as the commonwealth’s first female […]

July 20, 2017

Roadbuilding

FHWA: Highway construction costs up 67% since 2003

The Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) latest quarterly National Highway Construction Cost Index includes the first major revision since it was created 10 years ago. It is being dubbed NHCCI 2.0. The revision, the agency says, “reflects steadily rising costs of highway construction and repair.” This latest report shows highway construction costs have increased 67 percent […]

July 20, 2017

Roadbuilding

IBM veteran Braunstein named president of Together for Safer Roads

David Braunstein, former Industry Solutions Innovation Lead at IBM, has been named president of Together for Safer Roads (TSR), a coalition of private sector companies with the goal of reducing deaths and injuries from traffic crashes. “Safe roads are important to our families, communities and our businesses and TSR is more committed than ever to […]

July 20, 2017

Roadbuilding

Idaho Transportation Dept. grant provides free equipment training to vets, women, minorities

The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is one of only eight states out of 40 applicants to receive a $198,000 Ladders of Opportunity grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation. With the grant, ITD chose 19 people from close to 700 applicants for a free three-week hands-on heavy equipment operator training course aimed at helping veterans, […]

July 19, 2017

Roadbuilding

Construction begins on Md.’s $97.7 million I-270 Watkins Mill Road interchange

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan and local officials recently held a ceremony to mark the beginning of construction on the $97.7 million Interstate 270 interchange at Watkins Mill Road, a project aimed at relieving congestion along one of the state’s busiest roadways. “As we kick off construction of the new Watkins Mill interchange, we are delivering […]

July 19, 2017

Roadbuilding

Oregon DOT, Portland Police begin photo radar at I-84 night work zones

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) and the Portland Police Bureau began this week using mobile photo radar at night work zones on Interstate 84 to help cut down fatalities and injuries. ODOT says the radar unit will be placed at work sites at bridges where new RealTime signs will be position. They will be […]

July 19, 2017

Roadbuilding

Mississippi DOT bond refinancing on I-269 project to save $3.8 million

The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) has refunded Highway Enhancement through Local Partnership bonds for Marshall County on the Interstate 69 project, a move that will save $3.8 million. Bond refunding is refinancing to save money on interest. “The refunding of these bonds shows that diligence and timing are everything,” says Mississippi Transportation Commissioner Mike […]

July 19, 2017

Roadbuilding

NAPA presents Operational Excellence Awards at mid-year meeting

The National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) presented its 2016 Operational Excellence Awards  during the association’s mid-year meeting in Chicago. NAPA says these awards recognized asphalt pavement industry leaders for innovation and excellence in marketing, communications, and community outreach with the Community Involvement, Outstanding Brochure, and Outstanding Website Awards. The Asphalt Operations Safety Innovations and Ecological Awards […]

July 18, 2017