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Iowa DOT testing audible warnings on attenuators to better protect road crews

The Iowa Department of Transportation is trying a new type of attenuator to protect workers & drivers in work zones, &, as the agency reports, so far, so good.

July 26, 2018

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Texas completes 8-year, $1.6B I-35W construction project

A local news station reports that the Texas Department of Transportation has finally completed a project which opened I-35W back up for public transportation.

July 26, 2018

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Draft transportation bill in House proposes graduating gas tax, Highway Trust Fund reforms

Representative Bill Shuster of Pennsylvania introduced a draft bill that suggests possible funding sources for the President Trump's infrastructure plan.

July 25, 2018

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Walsh & Kelly paving company receives safety award from national AGC chapter

Walsh & Kelly received a certificate of safety from the Associated General Contractors for its impressive safety rating. More details on the certificate here.

July 25, 2018

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WSDOT chief Millar: “We cannot build our way out of congestion”

Washington DOT says there is no hope of building out of congestion. See the issues Washington is dealing with in regard to traffic congestion here on EW.

July 24, 2018

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TxDOT to receive extra highway funding due to state’s booming economy

Texas' economy has been so prosperous that the Texas Department of Transportation is receiving extra funding to speed up the completion of highway projects.

July 24, 2018

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This bridge gets struck more than any other bridge in Houston

The Houston Avenue bridge gets struck more times than any other bridge in Houston, the latest occurring July 13 when a tractor trailer hit the bridge.

July 23, 2018

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Ore. DOT crews use hydroblasting to remove old concrete from I-5 bridge decks

The Oregon DOT is removing concrete by using a technique called hydroblasting. It is said to be cheaper and more efficient than other concrete removal methods.

July 23, 2018

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Groundbreaking held in Detroit for Gordie Howe International Bridge

Officials from the U.S.A. & Canada participated in a groundbreaking ceremony in Detroit, marking next steps in the construction of the Gordie Howe International Bridge.

July 20, 2018

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Nevada DOT awards Aggregate Industries $59M contract to widen State Route 160 in Clark County

Aggregate Industries SWR has been awarded a $58.6 million contract to widen and upgrade a 6-mile stretch of Blue Diamond Road (State Route 160).

July 20, 2018

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Survey: 39% of asphalt pavement produced with energy-saving warm mix–nearly 79M tons of recycled materials used

Asphalt mix producers continue to make significant use of energy-saving warm-mix asphalt technologies, with more than 99 % of reclaimed asphalt pavement recycled.

July 19, 2018

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Time-lapse chronicles I-15 bridge construction in Mont.

Check out this time lapse video from the Montana Department of Transportation that showcases the Capitol-Cedar Interchange project on I-15 in Helena, Montana.

July 19, 2018