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Roadbuilding
States praise Congress for passing long-term highway bill
When Congress passed the first national long-term highway bill in a decade last week, it was a huge relief to state officials across the U.S. The constant uncertainty with patch after patch made planning for transportation projects difficult because state DOTs didnāt know if and how much money they might be getting from the federal [ā¦]
December 10, 2015
Roadbuilding
MnDOT takes advantage of unseasonably high temps in preparation for winter storms
The Minnesota Department of Transportation would normally already be busy with keeping the roads safe during winter weather, but a warmer-than-average start to December has given crews a chance get more work done. Minnesota has been seeing high temperatures 5-15 degrees above the average since December began. MnDOT said itās going to take advantage of [ā¦]
December 10, 2015
Roadbuilding
Mississippi DOT executive director recognized for 25 years of service to AASHTO
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) presented Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) Executive Director Melinda McGrath with a 25-Year Award of Meritorious Service at its recent annual meeting. AASHTO presents the award to transportation employees after serving 25 years with an AASHTO member department and reaching the grade of district engineer, [ā¦]
December 10, 2015
Roadbuilding
USDOT offering $50 million reward to city with most innovative idea for improving transportation
Weāve been speculating about the future of transportation since even beforeĀ Leonardo da Vinci drew up plans for his flying machine. And while our daily commuteĀ isnāt likely to take flight, despite what āBack to the Futureāsā Doc Brown would have us believe, there are new transportation innovations constantly. Self-driving cars and vehicle communications arenāt that far [ā¦]
December 9, 2015
Roadbuilding
U.S. 183 expansion in Austin gets $282 million TIFIA loan from USDOT
The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has given the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority a $282 million loan through the Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) to construct additional lanes to U.S. HighwayĀ 183 near Austin, Texas. The lanes will be added to an eight-mile section āto help relieve congestionā as an alternate route to [ā¦]
December 9, 2015
Roadbuilding
Fatal crash in Alabama work zone prompts state troopers to caution safety
The death of a teenage girl in a construction zone on an Alabama interstate has caisedĀ state troopers to warn of the dangers of not being cautious near road work. According to WIAT, aĀ 15-year-old girl died Dec. 5 and becameĀ the second fatality in aĀ construction zone on Interstate 59 in Tuscaloosa County followingĀ a crash that killed her [ā¦]
December 9, 2015
Roadbuilding
Americans drove more miles in September than in any other month ever
The Federal Highway Administration reports that total vehicle miles traveled (VMT) in the U.S. during September reached 259.9 billion miles, the most ever for one month. The total for the year through September reached closed to 2.4 trillion miles, according to FHWAās Traffic Volume Trends report. The month also marked 19 months in a row [ā¦]
December 9, 2015
Roadbuilding
North Dakota DOT seeks nominees for Highway Hall of Honor
The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) is seeking nominations for its Highway Hall of Honor awards that recognize those who have āmade a difference in North Dakotaās highway system.ā āWeāre not just looking for engineers or those involved in construction,ā the department says. āWeāre also looking for people who have worked hard to improve [ā¦]
December 9, 2015
Roadbuilding
FHWA provides $410 million in emergency relief funds for projects in 33 states
The Federal Highway Administration has announced $410 million in emergency relief funds for projects to repair bridges and roads damaged by natural events in 33 states and the Commonwealth of the Northern Marian Islands. Funds also will go to several federal land management agencies to cover repair work. āWe stand by communities that have been [ā¦]
December 8, 2015
Roadbuilding
Rhode Island DOT sets up first salt reserve, plans to add equipment and drivers for winter storms
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) has established its first strategic salt reserve to make sure it has enough material on hand this winter storm season to battle potential national road salt shortages. The agency also plans to add 13 additional plow trucks and drivers from 40 new maintenance works in addition to the [ā¦]
December 8, 2015
Roadbuilding
Following increase of alcohol related deaths last holiday season, TxDOT urging drivers to āPlan While You Canā
The Texas Department of Transportation wants to make sure that a reindeer isĀ the only thing grandma has to worry about while walking home on Christmas Eve. TxDOT is trying to deter drunk driving during the holiday season with the āPlan While You Canā campaign to urge those enjoying the holidays with a drink to plan [ā¦]
December 8, 2015
Roadbuilding
Washington State DOT seeks input on $2.4 billion 2016-2019 STIP
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) seeks public input on the draft 2016-2019 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program. The public has until Dec. 19 to provide comments on the $2.4 billion program that covers more than 1,200 transportation improvement projects across the state. Projects include pavement overlay work, roadway widening efforts, bridge repair and replacement [ā¦]
December 8, 2015
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