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N. Carolina DOT issues its own drone guidelines for recreational operation

The “First in Flight” state is offering drone user guidelines for all those new to unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) in time for what could be a heavy gift-giving season for the devices. “We’re proud of North Carolina’s legacy of being first in manned flight,” says North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) Secretary Nick Tennyson. “The […]

December 22, 2015

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ACPA presents Godbersen with Hartmann-Hirschman-Egan Award

The American Concrete Pavement Association has awarded GOMACO President and CEO Gary Godbersen its 2015 Hartmann-Hirschman-Egan (HHE) Award in recognition of his long-time support of the association. “Your contributions have greatly advanced improved slipform pavement technology, improved construction, and contributed beyond measure to the betterment of the concrete pavement industry and pavement quality,” ACPA President […]

December 22, 2015

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Virginia DOT picks toll concession procurement for I-66 improvements

Improvements to I-66 outside the Beltway in northern Virginia will be financed through a partnership between the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and the private sector via the Public Private Transportation Act. “The commonwealth was able to increase competition and get interested private sector parties to agree to terms that minimize risk and maximize benefits […]

December 22, 2015

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VDOT’s 511 app helps drivers plan for holiday travel

It might be the most wonderful time of the year, but the joy of the holiday season doesn’t necessarily roll over onto the highways across the country. But drivers in Virginia can at least plan for their travels with the state’s 511 system. Through 511Virginia.org, the free 511 app or by calling 5-1-1, people driving […]

December 22, 2015

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MoDOT worker seriously injured in head-on crash with wrong-way driver

A Missouri Department of Transportation worker was struck over the weekend by a wrong-way driver on an interstate highway. According to the Kansas City Star, Alfred Battle, a night supervisor for MoDOT, was leaving a work zone where a crew of workers cleaning the media barrier on Interstate 70 when another vehicle hit his truck […]

December 22, 2015

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N. Carolina DOT aids traffic flow around Christmas Town, USA (PHOTOS)

The North Carolina Department of Transportation is working to help traffic flow around a popular Christmas destination in the state, McAdenville, also known at Christmas Town, USA. The town offers a Christmas light display Dec. 1-26, 5:30-9:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 5:30-11 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. To help with the traffic flow, NCDOT […]

December 21, 2015

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Backhoe operator dies from injuries suffered in crash with semi truck

A veteran Indiana highway construction worker has died in the hospital three weeks after he was seriously injured when the he was opedaling was struck by a semi truck. According to The Star Press in Muncie, Indiana, Henry County Highway Department employee Robert Kirby was operating a backhoe Nov. 20 on a state road in New […]

December 21, 2015

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Kentucky Transportation Cabinet offers reward for highway lighting copper theft info

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) in cooperation with the Kentucky State Police are offering a $2,500 reward for information leading to the prosecution for copper wire theft from highway lighting systems. This week two people from Clark County were indicted on 28-counts for allegedly stealing copper wire from lighting systems on two Interstate 64 interchanges […]

December 21, 2015

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Steve Jackson named 2016 ACPA chairman

Steve Jackson, president of Cedar Valley Corp. in Waterloo, Iowa, has been named the 2016 chairman for the American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA). Jackson takes the position following the service of Mike Lipps, vice president of operations for Duit Construction Co., for the 2015 term. His chairmanship represents the second time in the association’s history […]

December 21, 2015

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Missouri governor calls for an increase in state’s gas tax

Missouri Governor Jay Nixon is hoping legislators in his state support a gas tax hike to help pay for needed highway improvements. Nixon was speaking on the KCUR show “Up To Date” when he told host Steve Kraske that he hoped a bill pre-filed Dec. 1 by Sen. Doug Libla (R-Poplar Bluff) passed the state legislature. […]

December 21, 2015

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MassDOT shows off winter weather readiness with snow removal equipment showcase

With 4,000 pieces of equipment for winter weather, 380,000 tons of salt and 750,000 gallons of liquid de-icer, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation is letting the public know its ready for winter. MassDOT held a press conference on Thursday, according to CBS Boston, in front of a fleet of snow removal equipment and an electric […]

December 18, 2015

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James Bass named new Texas DOT executive director

The Texas Transportation Commission has named James Bass as the new executive director of the Texas Department of Transportation, replacing Joe Weber who retires at the end of the year. Bass has been TxDOT’s chief financial offer for 10 years and will start his new position Jan. 1. In his 30 years with the agency, […]

December 18, 2015