Tag: Better Roads: Page 8

Safety

OSHA reminds employers to protect workers from extreme heat at work sites

Heat illness prevention programs for workers exposed to high temperatures should include access to water, rest, and shade. Learn more here on Equipment World.

July 10, 2019

Roadbuilding

Historic Highway 43 bridge in Minn. reopens after restoration

The historic Highway 43 bridge in Minnesota was reopened after undergoing three years of restoration. Discover more about the bridge on Equipment World.

July 10, 2019

Roadbuilding

Mich. DOT testing new camera system that inspects bridge decks accurately and safely

The 3-D optical bridge evaluation system collects high-quality imagery at high speeds and will keep workers safe from moving vehicles. More details here.

July 9, 2019

Roadbuilding

Ad campaign aims to keep pressure on Congress, Trump administration to act on HTF, transportation infrastructure package

The Transportation Construction Coalition (TCC) and U.S. Chamber of Commerce-led Americans for Transportation Mobility (ATM) coalition transportation construction industry and business community have joined together to launch an ad campaign to keep pressure on Congress and the Trump administration for action on a permanent Highway Trust Fund (HTF) fix and a new transportation infrastructure package […]

July 5, 2019

Roadbuilding

UDOT crews install three large bridge beams in 60-second time-lapse

The time lapse video below shows Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) crews handling an overnight installation of three of the needed nine large bridge beams that will be needed to widen the Interstate 15 bridge over Timpanagos Highway (S.R. 92) in Lehi. The roads were closed overnight several times in March while crews set the […]

July 4, 2019

Roadbuilding

Mo. might sell bonds to pay for road improvements after voters say no to gas tax increase

After taxpayers in Missouri rejected a phased-in 10-cent-per-gallon gasoline tax, Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) officials are looking for other ways to pay for transportation improvements, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. Now, they plan to use $50 million in funds that were set aside for transportation improvements in the spring, but more will be needed. […]

July 3, 2019

Roadbuilding

Caltrans awards $275 million SAC 5 project to Granite and Teichert

Granite and Teichert have been awarded the $275 million SAC 5 corridor enhancement project for Caltrans. Construction will start later this year. Details here.

July 2, 2019

Roadbuilding

Big rig hits Caltrans paving machine in work zone

A big rig crashed into a Caltrans paving machine on Highway 99 in Sacremento, CA causing it to overturn and close all southbound lanes for some time. More here.

June 28, 2019

Roadbuilding

USDOT taps WSU, USF to receive grant for roads and bridges research

Both Washington State University and the University of South Florida were selected to develop research and education programs for improving infrastructure.

June 27, 2019

Roadbuilding

Ohio Turnpike opens electric charging stations at two service plazas, more to come

The Ohio Turnpike has announced the addition of two new Electrify America electric charging stations. Watch the informational video on Equipment World.

June 26, 2019

Roadbuilding

FHWA and NAPA release online video series on asphalt pavement principles

The videos feature industry figures discussing best practices for pavement performance and highlight innovation and collaboration in modern asphalt works.

June 26, 2019

Roadbuilding

Chaney receives Excellence in Concrete award for MD 331 Dover Road Bridge Replacement project

Chaney Enterprises received an award for its MD 331 Dover Road Bridge Replacement project and for work on the Stevensville Chesapeake Village Center.

June 25, 2019