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Wisconsin DOT has a new app to keep drivers informed on road conditions
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation just launched a new smart phone application to let drivers know about the road conditions across the state. The app, called 511 Wisconsin, is free and is available now on both Apple and Android devices, according to WKOW in Madison. The app updates Wisconsin commuters on crashes, traffic delays, road closures, [âŚ]
June 30, 2015
Roadbuilding
Delaware approves bare minimum road funding after highway bill fails in legislature
Delawareâs road funding system might have a six-year deficit of $780 million, but it wonât be getting a reprieve from state lawmakers this year. The stateâs Bond Bill Committee passed a $127 million capital project budget Friday for 2016 that doesnât provide funding for new paving projects, municipal street aid or new community transportation fund [âŚ]
June 29, 2015
Roadbuilding
New Jersey DOT projects first regional winners of the 2015 Americaâs Transportation Awards competition (PHOTOS)
The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) has been awarded the first regional awards for the 2015 Americaâs Transportation Awards competition for two projects in the Best Use of Innovation and the Quality of Life/Community Development categories. Co-sponsored by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), AAA and the U.S. Chamber of [âŚ]
June 29, 2015
Roadbuilding
$55 million in Arkansas transportation construction projects on hold due to HTF uncertainty
The Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department (AHTD) has pulled six projects valued at $55 million from its opening bid for July 21 because the department has doubts it will receive federal reimbursements from the Highway Transportation Fund. Counting this setback, AHTD has withdrawn a total of 75 projects from bid openings this year, representing [âŚ]
June 26, 2015
Roadbuilding
Full Senate Appropriations Committee approves transportation, HUD bill making it available for full Senate consideration
The Senate Committee on Appropriations in a 20-10 vote approved the FY 2016 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) Appropriations bill that had been given the nod by subcommittee earlier this week. The full Senate will now consider the bill. âThe American economy relies on the effectiveness of our infrastructure, which makes this legislation important,â [âŚ]
June 26, 2015
Roadbuilding
Maryland governor announces $1.97 billion for highways and bridges
Maryland will see $1.97 billion provided for 84 highway and bridge projects across the state, with the majority of the total being used for new projects. Gov. Larry Hogan announced June 25 that of the $1.35 billion going toward new projects, $845 million will be dedicated to major projects and $500 million will be used [âŚ]
June 26, 2015
Roadbuilding
Electronic sign hacked to display âBush did 9/11â in Minnesota work zone
A portable electronic sign at a construction site in Minnesota briefly detoured from itâs normal job displaying safety warnings at the hands of apparent hackers. The sign displayed âBush Did 9/11â in the early hours of June 19 until crews noticed the message, according to KVLY. The Minnesota Department of Transportationâs Jerimiah Moerke told KVVY that [âŚ]
June 25, 2015
Roadbuilding
Virginia transportation board awards $48.5 million for bridge projects
The Virginia Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) has approved $48.5 million for two bridge rehabilitation and widening projects in the Virginia Department of Transportationâs (VDOT) Northern Virginia and Richmond districts. The larger of the two projects is estimated at $39.9 million and covers two bridges and a section of Route 7 traveling over the Dulles Toll [âŚ]
June 25, 2015
Roadbuilding
Colorado DOT receives 5 statements of qualification for I-70 East Project
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), High Performance Transportation Enterprise (HPTE) and the Colorado Bridge Enterprise (CBE) have received statements of qualification (SOQ) from five entities for work on the possible public-private partnership (P3) for the Interstate 70 East Project in the Denver area. SOQs summarize a groupâs experience both in the industry and similar [âŚ]
June 25, 2015
Roadbuilding
APWA to host Sustainability in Public Works track at annual expo
The American Public Works Association announced it would feature a Sustainability in Public Works track at itâs annual APWA International Public Works Congress and Exposition August 20 through September 2 in Pheonix. According to a press release from APWA, the Sustainability in Public Works track focuses on âpractice of sustainability that permeates public works discipline and function [âŚ]
June 25, 2015
Roadbuilding
Senate appropriations approves $55.65 billion bill for transportation and housing
The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development has approved the Fiscal Year (FY) 2016 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Bill, which will now be turned over to the full committee for consideration on June 25. The bill includes a $1.88 billion increase compared to FY2015, but is $7 billion below President [âŚ]
June 24, 2015
Roadbuilding
Bipartisan Senate group introduces 6-year, $257 billion highway bill
Another Highway Trust Fund deadline is fast approaching, and the looming loss of funds has some U.S. Senators reaching across the isle to get a deal done. Sens. Jim Inhofe (R-Oklahoma), Barbara Boxer (D-California), David Vitter (R-Louisiana) and Tom Carper (D-Deleware) introduced a six-year, $257.5 billion bill on Tuesday from the Environment and Public Works [âŚ]
June 24, 2015
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