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U.S. Army to test run a convoy of autonomous trucks on Michigan highway

While the focus in autonomous truck development is often on private companies, the U.S. Army has also remained diligent in pursuing self-driving tech. The U.S. Army Tank Automotive Research Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC) has been successful for the past year testing communications systems during truck platooning runs on Interstate 69 in St. Clair and […]

June 7, 2017

Roadbuilding

Case intros DV23CC, DV26CC small-frame combo vibratory rollers

Case CE has introduced two new combination vibratory finish rollers built on a small frame and designed to provide high maneuverability and visibility while using the same control features found on larger counterparts. The company says the machines are intended for work on walkways, residential driveways, bike paths, tennis courts, small parking lots and other […]

June 7, 2017

Roadbuilding

MnDOT, WisDOT officials break ground on Red Wing Bridge project

Officials from the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) held a ceremonial groundbreaking to mark the beginning of the Red Wing Bridge project. The $63.4 million project includes replacing the Highway 63 bridges over the Mississippi River, Highway 61 and realigning the approach roadways. Traffic is expected to be […]

June 7, 2017

Roadbuilding

Dew tapped as next Florida DOT secretary

Michael J. Dew, former chief of staff of the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has been named secretary of the agency. “For six years, Mike has been an integral part of my administration in the Executive Office of the Governor, Florida Department of Corrections and most recently the Florida Department of Transportation,” says Gov. Rick […]

June 7, 2017

Roadbuilding

Russo named first director of Oakland DOT

The City of Oakland, California, announced that Ryan Russo has been named director of the newly formed Oakland Department of Transportation (OakDOT), taking over from interim director Jeffrey Tumlin on May 8. He comes from the New York City Department of Transportation, where he served as deputy commissioner for transportation planning and management. “Oakland’s streets need transformation, and […]

June 7, 2017

Roadbuilding

Highway and bridge construction jobs reach 10-year high

The American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) says workers employed by highway, street and bridge contractors grew 2.8 percent in April compared to the same month in 2016, representing a net increase of roughly 8,700 workers. Total workers employed in this segment reached 342,100, the highest mark for April since 2007. ARTBA points out, […]

June 6, 2017

Roadbuilding

New Jersey provides 373 municipal aid transportation project grants valued at $78.8 million

The New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund is supplying $78.8 million to 373 local aid grants aimed at providing funds for municipality transportation projects without those entities needed to draw on local property taxes. “Most of the Municipal Aid grants will support road resurfacing or preservation projects, and will help towns make much needed repairs,” says […]

June 6, 2017

Roadbuilding

FHWA, Roadway Safety Foundation seek National Roadway Safety Awards applications

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Roadway Safety Foundation (RSF) are seeking applications for the 2017 National Roadway Safety Awards. The awards, given every two years, honor programs that aim to reduce highway fatalities and injuries through “innovation in operations, planning, and design improvements.” Winners are evaluated on effectiveness, innovation and efficient use of […]

June 6, 2017

Roadbuilding

The I-85 collapse and the push of Accelerated Bridge Construction techniques

Recently, all  eyes were on Atlanta as the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) and its contractor C.W. Matthews worked around the clock to reconstruct a fire-damaged Interstate 85 span. With a total of $3.1 million in incentives on the line to get the project completed by May 21st, GDOT’s handling of I-85 promises to be a case […]

June 5, 2017

Roadbuilding

Colorado DOT employees assist driver of fuel tanker that caught fire on I-25

Two Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) employees were able to quickly assist in traffic control and remove the driver of a fuel tanker that caught fire last week shutting down Interstate 25. The incident happened May 31 near Orchard, and South Metro Denver area CDOT employees Matt Bell and Richard Smith were the first on […]

June 5, 2017

Roadbuilding

Georgia DOT launches summer 2017 construction season to include 539 projects

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has officially launched its summer 2017 construction season that will include 539 road improvement projects, representing what it calls as one of its busiest summer seasons in years. The season starts in just a couple of weeks, following the completion of the Interstate 85 bridges reconstruction following a collapse […]

June 5, 2017

Roadbuilding

PennDOT employees receive Governor’s Award of Excellence, Star of Excellence Awards

Thirty-five Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) employees  were recently recognized for their contributions to the agency and the state with the Governor’s Awards for Excellence and the Star of Excellence Awards. The awards recognize state employees for “exemplary job performance or service that reflects initiative, leadership, innovation and increased efficiency.” “Six PennDOT employees were part […]

June 5, 2017