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Roadbuilding

Minnesota DOT plans $1 billion in state bridge and road projects for 2017

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) plans to work on 211 bridge and road projects valued at $1 billion this year. “While this year’s program is comparable in dollar value to last year’s, we are seeing fewer projects. And, in the coming years, we will also see the funding that is available to invest will […]

April 25, 2017

Roadbuilding

Arizona DOT picks winners of Safety Message Contest

The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) selected two winners for its Safety Message Contest, with the two messages displayed at various times April 21 through April 24. One message “That’s the temperature – not the speed limit.” was displayed on overhead signs April 21-23 across the state. The other, “Single in HOV? Get a real […]

April 25, 2017

Roadbuilding

FEMA sends $230 million to NY/NJ Port Authority for Holland Tunnel repairs

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey will receive $229.6 million from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help repair damage to the Holland Tunnel caused by Hurricane Sandy in October 2012, nj.com reports. The funds, which come from a FEMA program designed to strengthen public works after a major disaster in […]

April 25, 2017

Roadbuilding

Illinois Tollway to give away seeds, seedlings on Arbor Day

The Illinois Tollway is planning to give away 7,500 wildflower seed packets and 7,500 tree seedlings on Arbor Day, April 28, at its headquarters and oases locations on the Tollway system. The Tollway says the giveaway is part of efforts to “enhance aesthetics and expand tree canopy coverage,” as well as continuing its pollinator program […]

April 25, 2017

Roadbuilding

Economic pundits recommend tax reform for funding infrastructure projects

In a recent op-ed for the New York Times, economic commentators Larry Kudlow, Arthur B. Laffer and Stephen Moore, along with financial publishing magnate Steve Forbes, outline their view for a means of funding infrastructure projects as part of their recommendation for overall tax reform. In the piece, titled “Why Are Republicans Making Tax Reform […]

April 24, 2017

Roadbuilding

Georgia DOT awards 32 contracts valued at $132.8 million

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) awarded 32 contracts for transportation projects across the state valued at $132.8 million for bids received in March. Included in the total were 26 maintenance and preservation projects valued at $90.5 million for resurfacing and maintenance of 346 miles of state highways, including $22.9 million for 6.6 miles on […]

April 24, 2017

Roadbuilding

Missouri DOT celebrates 30 years of Adopt-A-Highway Program

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) marked 30 years of its Adopt-A-Highway Program with a celebration in Jefferson City. Missouri began the program in 1987, following the effort by Texas in the mid-1980s to involve state citizens in helping to clean up areas around state highways. Missouri has more than 5,200 groups and 50,000 volunteers involved […]

April 24, 2017

Roadbuilding

Trump administration receives 168 suggestions on ways to cut regulations

When the Trump administration asked for recommendations on ways the government could cut regulations and make it easier for companies to get their projects approved, 168 companies responded. According to the Washington Post, three senior administration officials from different departments say that the White House is inclined to accept many of the suggestions. Some of […]

April 21, 2017

Roadbuilding

Georgia DOT taking advantage of I-85 closure with adjacent resurfacing

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) plans to resurface 6.6 miles of Interstate 85 near the current section of roadway closed for bridge reconstruction due to the March 30 collapse to “minimize additional disruption” to motorists in the area. GDOT says the resurfacing project, valued at $22.9 million, and extending from I-75/SR 401 to Clairmont Road, […]

April 21, 2017

Roadbuilding

Virginia transportation board awards two contracts valued at $69.6 million

The Virginia Commonwealth Transportation Board has approved two contracts valued at $69.6 million for construction and maintenance projects in two Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) districts. This brings the yearly total for awarded contracts to $214 million. These contracts include: ♦  $64.5 million to Faulconer Construction of Charlottesville, Virginia, for safety improvements on 8.9 miles […]

April 21, 2017

Roadbuilding

Seattle DOT kicks off pothole repair campaign, “Pothole Palooza”

The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) kicked off its “aggressive” pothole repair campaign, Pothole Palooza, this week. The agency says it needs the community’s help in reporting pothole locations for its Pothole Rangers to repair following the wettest winter the city has experienced in 30 years. SDOT has created three ways for potholes to be reported. […]

April 21, 2017

Roadbuilding

Idaho Transportation Department to push for new projects through $320 million in anticipated funding

The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) will push for additional road and bridge projects during presentations to the state transportation board April 21 that will be funded through several methods, including the new authorized Grant Anticipation Revenue Vehicle (GARVEE) bonds. The department reports additional funds are being made available from two transportation bills passed into law […]

April 20, 2017