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Roadbuilding

Arizona DOT making progress on Grand Ave./Bell Road Interchange Project

The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) issued a project update as work continues on the Grand Ave./Bell Road Interchange Project. According to YourWestValley.com, the update states that Bell Road between 134th Ave. and West Point Pkwy. will remain completely closed until November 22, 2016, at which time construction on that portion of the project should be completed, […]

October 25, 2016

Roadbuilding

Diamond grinding and grooving get boost from changing ride specs, increased preservation needs

Pavement preservation techniques, such as diamond grinding and grooving, have taken on larger roadbuilding roles, in part because state and local governments needed to make the most of their existing roadways. But even with a five-year federal highway bill now in place, the need for this type of work is still strong, says Scott Elkin, owner […]

October 24, 2016

Roadbuilding

FHWA providing $1 million for S. Carolina roads and bridges damaged by Hurricane Matthew

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is providing $1 million in emergency relief funds to South Carolina to begin repairs to roads and bridges damaged by Hurricane Matthew. The storm caused flooding and wind damage to the state and floodwaters from neighboring North Carolina are expected to cause additional river flooding in the coming days. FHWA […]

October 24, 2016

Roadbuilding

USDOT to hold summit on opportunities for DBE, small businesses

The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) is holding a summit for the disadvantage business enterprise (DBE) and small business community on October 26 at its headquarters to discuss DBE program updates, best practices and on-site prime contractor networking. The program will run from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will be divided into four main […]

October 24, 2016

Roadbuilding

Louisiana DOT conducting roundabout safety campaign

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LDOTD) is conducting a safety campaign highlighting the benefits of roundabouts. Roundabouts are designed to improve safety and traffic flow and are one of many alternative intersections being implemented by departments of transportation across the country. Louisiana has built 30 roundabouts in the state and 100 more have […]

October 24, 2016

Roadbuilding

PaveXpress 3.0 updates material cost estimating, layered elastic analysis

The latest update of web-based pavement design tool PaveXpress includes new modules for material cost estimation and layered elastic analysis for pavement structure. Version 3.0 has also been adjusted to work on smartphone screens. PaveXpress was first launched in September 2014 and has more than 15,000 registered users. Pavia Systems developed the tool with support […]

October 21, 2016

Roadbuilding

USDOT to create advisory committee for automation in transportation

The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) is establishing an Advisory Committee on Automation in Transportation (ACAT) made up of 15 individuals to help set federal policy for the “development and deployment” of automated transportation technologies. “This committee will help determine how, when, and where automated technology will transform the way we move,” says Transportation Sec. […]

October 21, 2016

Roadbuilding

Need a bridge? Missouri DOT is selling the historic Bourbeuse River span

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is selling the historic Bourbeuse River Bridge on Route B in Phelps County, kbia.org reports. The bridge was built in 1934 and has historic value, so federal law requires that MoDOT first offer it for sale before demolishing it. If it doesn’t sell, it might be demolished to make way for the new bridge. Anyone can buy […]

October 21, 2016

Roadbuilding

These are the 4 award-winning videos in ARTBA’s 6th annual Student Transportation Video Contest

The four winners of this year’s Student Transportation Video Contest sponsored by the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) Research and Education Division touched on separate issues impacting transportation infrastructure, covering transit, funding, autonomous vehicles and work zone safety. ARTBA announced the winners during its recent National Convention in Tucson. The contest is held […]

October 21, 2016

Roadbuilding

Caltrans, Sacramento utility partner on Greenergy renewable resource program

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and the Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) have partnered on the city’s Greenergy program to supply the agency with electricity from renewable resources to power traffic signals, highway lighting and buildings in the area. SMUD, the nation’s sixth-largest, community-owned electric service provider, is a not-for-profit electric service and is […]

October 20, 2016

Roadbuilding

Georgia DOT opens $78 million section of Fall Line Free project

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has opened a $78 million section of the Fall Line Freeway (FLF) Project in Baldwin and Wilkinson counties to traffic. This section of the four-lane roadway connects U.S. 441 and Georgia 24. The project included eight bridges, with one double bridge spanning 1,500 feet across the Oconee River. The […]

October 20, 2016

Roadbuilding

Virginia seeking public input on transportation project prioritization for $9.25 billion in funding

Virginia’s Commonwealth Transportation Board is seeking public input beginning this month and through December on prioritizing transportation projects submitted through the SMART SCALE process. A total of nine public meetings are scheduled during the process. The SMART SCALE system prioritizes transportation projects based on need using a data-driven analysis. It stands for System for the […]

October 20, 2016