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Roadbuilding

South Carolina DOT launches public access to view progress of highways and bridges

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has launched a “Project Viewer” section of its website that provides an interactive road map of the state providing the progress of highway and bridge projects. The agency says this is a move to make the agency more transparent and accountable with real-time updates as projects move forward. […]

January 30, 2017

Roadbuilding

Louisiana DOT says construction set to begin on LA 616 after 36-year wait

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LDOTD) says construction of project near West Monroe that was first issued a consultant work order in 1981 is finally set to begin. LDOTD says construction on widening 3.2 miles of LA 616 (Arkansas Road) from two lanes to four lanes with a center turn lane is expected […]

January 30, 2017

Roadbuilding

Cold or hot: recycling for pavement preservation conserves materials

In-place recycling for pavement preservation conserves materials Cousins to full-depth reclamation, hot in-place recycling (HIPR) or cold in-place recycling (CIPR) methods are small but modestly growing segments of pavement preservation. Both methods can help conserve materials and resources and create a smaller carbon footprint. Using these processes, the existing pavement is milled, then mixed with […]

January 30, 2017

Roadbuilding

PennDOT will replace 558 structurally deficient bridges using P3 and e-Builder solution

The Pennsylvania Rapid Bridge Replacement Project is working to replace 558 structurally deficient bridges in the next three years through a public-private partnership (P3), Government Technology reports. In order to meet the strict guidelines for design reviews and specific types of required responsiveness, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) started searching for a way to modify its […]

January 30, 2017

Roadbuilding

ACPA launches Interns for the Future program to attract individuals to the concrete pavement industry

The American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA) has launched a new internship program, “Interns for the Future Program” aimed at attracting individuals who may not have considered the concrete pavement industry as a career option, but who “have a passion” for the industry. The association is partnering with the Innovative Pavement Research Foundation (IPRF), a 501(c)3 […]

January 27, 2017

Roadbuilding

Oregon’s road usage charge system OReGO partners with emovis to manage driver accounts

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) has certified emovis to manage the accounts of drivers using the state’s road usage charge program OReGO used to gather revenue for the State Highway Fund. The voluntary program, launched in July 2015, is used to charge participants a fee per mile–drivers receive a credit or bill for fuel […]

January 26, 2017

Roadbuilding

ARTBA safety certification program inaugural class has 55 transportation construction professionals

The “inaugural class” of the American Road & Transportation Builders Association’s (ARTBA) Safety Certification for Transportation Project Professionals (SCTPP) includes 55 transportation construction professionals from 11 states. ARTBA launched the program in fall 2016 as a means of creating a safety benchmark for “future civil engineering and construction management program graduates who are interested in […]

January 26, 2017

Roadbuilding

Calif. Transportation Commission allocates $126.4 million for improvement projects

The California Transportation Commission has allocated $126.4 million for 49 projects for road and bridge upkeep and transit and rail system upgrades. “Caltrans is working to ensure every dollar counts when it comes to California’s transportation infrastructure,” says California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Director Malcolm Dougherty. “Although we must not forget that our state highway […]

January 26, 2017

Roadbuilding

Senate committee approves Chao’s nomination for Secretary of Transportation

The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation has approved the nomination of Elaine Chao for Secretary of Transportation. Her nomination will proceed to the full Senate once a hearing has been scheduled. Chao previously served as Labor Secretary under George W. Bush and as Deputy Transportation Secretary under George H.W. Bush. She is married […]

January 26, 2017

Roadbuilding

Florida DOT Secretary Boxold resigns; Cone to serve as interim secretary

Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Secretary Jim Boxold has resigned, effective Feb. 3, with Rachel Cone, currently assistant secretary for finance and administration for the agency, to serve as interim secretary beginning the next day. “Jim Boxold has done a great job leading FDOT and I want to thank him for his hard work as […]

January 25, 2017

Roadbuilding

SASHTO presents scholarships to students from Louisiana universities

Students from several Louisiana universities have been presented with $1,000 scholarships each from a program funded by the Southeastern Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (SASHTO) in conjunction with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LDOTD) and the Louisiana Transportation Research Center (LTRC). “These future transportation leaders represent some of the best and […]

January 25, 2017

Roadbuilding

Senate Democrats propose $1 trillion infrastructure plan with $210 billion for bridges, roads

Democrats in the Senate, led by Charles Schumer (D-New York), have proposed a 10-year $1 trillion infrastructure plan that would include $210 billion for roads and bridges. In addition, officials say the plan could create 15 million jobs, hence the name of the proposal “A Blueprint to Rebuild America’s Infrastructure and Create 15 Million Jobs.” […]

January 25, 2017