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Roadbuilding

BOSS introduces its first expandable snow plow

BOSS Snowplow has a new model that allows operators more versatility with the ability to expand the plow from 8 to 10 feet. The snowplow manufacturer has announced the new BOSS EXT as its first ever expandable snowplow. The plow features simple controls for quick expansion and contraction. “The EXT is another versatile tool for the […]

March 8, 2016

Roadbuilding

Pedestrian-friendly diverging diamond interchange, Indiana’s first, honored with engineering award

The American Council of Engineering Companies of Indiana (ACEC Indiana) awarded Indiana’s first diverging diamond interchange (DDI) with its Grand Project Award during the association’s recent 2016 Engineering Excellence Awards. Engineering excellence awards go to “outstanding engineering achievements that demonstrate a high degree of merit and ingenuity,” and are judged on several factors including technical […]

March 8, 2016

Roadbuilding

Caltrans seeks comments on California Transportation Plan 2040

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is seeking public comments on California Transportation Plan 2040 (CTP 2040), the long-term transportation plan for the state. “The public can play a key role in the long-term vision we are creating for California’s transportation system,” says Caltrans Director Malcolm Dougherty. “Our population is growing, the way we live […]

March 8, 2016

Roadbuilding

Texas launches campaign to urge Spring Breakers not to drink and drive

There were more than 45o alcohol-related crashes involving young people during Spring Break 2015 in Texas, with 16 deaths and 43 serious injuries. But the state’s Department of Transportation is hoping to change that this year. TxDOT is running a “Plan While You Can” campaign during the peak Spring Break period of March 1-19. In addition to […]

March 8, 2016

Roadbuilding

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet secretary steps down

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Sec. Mike Hancock has stepped down from his position this week and will be replaced by Deputy Sec. Greg Thomas. According to the Lexington Herald Leader, there was no reason given for Hancock’s departure. Hancock had been secretary since being appointed in 2010 by former Gov. Steve Beshear. Gov. Matt Bevin wasted no time in […]

March 7, 2016

Roadbuilding

North Carolina to spend $50 million on highway safety improvement projects

North Carolina will dedicate $50 million to highway safety improvement projects across the state in an effort to reduce traffic accidents and boost overall highway safety. The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) will advance the funds and request reimbursement payments through the federal Highway Safety Improvement Program. “These investments in road safety will help […]

March 7, 2016

Roadbuilding

Wyoming Transportation Commission approves $12.4 million in contracts

The Wyoming Transportation Commission has awarded 11 projects valued at $12.4 million, with two of the projects being funded through increased fuel tax revenue. The projects include:   Rehabilitation work on three bridges in Natrona County including U.S. 20 bridges over Casper Creek in Mills and the F Street Bridge over the Platte River in […]

March 7, 2016

Roadbuilding

Crane operator killed by accident on Arkansas highway jobsite

A crane operator in Arkansas died recently after an accident on a highway construction site in Pope County, Ark. According to KATV, Matthew Kyle Ferrari, 28, was operating the crane at the Highway 7 construction site north of Dover, Ark. It’s not known exactly how Ferrari was injured. Ferrari was operating the crane to help conduct […]

March 7, 2016

Roadbuilding

The Zipper truck builds tunnels in no time without any adhesive

With this unique truck and some larger-than-life concrete lego bricks, tunnel building takes no time it all. According to a report from Inhabitat, there’s no need for any adhesive or binding agent at all with the tunnels built by Lock-Block‘s new custom Zipper truck. The video below shows the truck in place where the new tunnel will stand as […]

March 4, 2016

Roadbuilding

In lieu of raising gas tax, South Carolina lawmakers seek to set aside $400 million for transportation

South Carolina lawmakers have agreed to put forward a bill to set aside $400 million for transportation funding out of the general state budget to avoid raising the gas tax. According to the Associated Press, the agreement, which might be voted on as early as next week, comes at the end of weeks of debate and Republican filibustering. Initially, Democrats weren’t happy with […]

March 4, 2016

Roadbuilding

Rhode Island DOT reorganization to include Division of Project Management enhancements

As part of the Rhode Island Department of Transportation’s (RIDOT) efforts to reorganize to improve project delivery, the agency is changing and adding new positions as well as enhancing its new Division of Project Management (DPM). The DPM is charged with oversight and management of projects from design through completion. RIDOT recently held public hearings on […]

March 4, 2016

Roadbuilding

Idaho Transportation Department’s Sablan earns state’s first AASHTO fellowship

Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) State Design/Traffic Services Engineer Kevin Sablan has been given a 2016 American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Fellowship, the first for the state in the program’s 15-year history. Beginning March 28, Sablan will spend a year in Washington, D.C., working on enginnering and transportation policy issues. He has […]

March 4, 2016