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Roadbuilding

Builders chosen for longest cable-stayed main span in N. America

Construction, architectural and financial firms are tasked to build the Gordie Howe Int'l Bridge. See what the builders are up against on Equipment World.

July 9, 2018

Roadbuilding

Denver RTD introduces girls to transportation, construction careers

Denver's Regional Transportation District introduced several young girls from Colorado and New Mexico to jobs in the transportation and construction industries.

July 9, 2018

Roadbuilding

Mich. creates commission to address infrastructure concerns

The Governor of Michigan, Rick Snyder, signed a bill that created a commission specifically to address the state's infrastructure issues and concerns.

July 6, 2018

Roadbuilding

Minnesota Nice version of the rumble strip is called the “mumble strip”

The Minnesota Department of Transportation is in its first-ever  large-scale installation of a project to install sinusoidal rumble strips and striping.

July 5, 2018

Roadbuilding

“Dent” in Texas bridge reported by drivers turns out to be much more

Turns out the problem was much worse than just a dent. Crews discovered that the bridge metal was eroding causing the bridge deck to sag. Details here.

July 5, 2018

Roadbuilding

N.J.’s $1B Pulaski Skyway project reaches milestone with return of 2-way traffic

The project on the 3.5-mile, 85-year-old Skyway has been broken down into 11 contracts, with three contracts now completed. More information here.

July 4, 2018

Roadbuilding

Recently renovated Ga. historic bridge spared from U-Haul truck by warning beam

The 7-foot warning beams with radar-triggered flashing warning signs were installed in 2009 to protect the bridge because it was getting hit so often.

July 4, 2018

Roadbuilding

Effort to repeal Calif. gas tax increase gains momentum

The tax increase is designed to bring in billions for transportation projects but so far, the repeal effort has a majority of Californians’ support. More here.

July 3, 2018

Roadbuilding

Pete Ruane, “dean” of transportation lobbyists, handing over the reins

Ruane is honored to have served ARTBA and to have helped advance its mission of ensuring solid investment in transportation infrastructure. More on Ruane here.

July 3, 2018

Roadbuilding

Staker Parson wins AGC 2018 Highway Project of the Year

This was UDOT’s largest design-bid-build project ever, and included resurfacing, replacing existing concrete, adding auxiliary lanes, on/off ramps and more.

July 2, 2018

Roadbuilding

Illinois Tollway Board approves $99 million in contracts

The Illinois Tollway Board of Directors approved 13 construction contracts and six professional engineering service contracts totaling nearly $99 million.

July 2, 2018

Safety

House bill would cut funding to OSHA and MSHA, increase NIOSH budget

As part of a draft funding bill proposed by the House Appropriations Committee’s Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Subcommittee, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) would receive modest budget cuts in fiscal year 2019, Safety + Health reports. The draft bill allocates $545.3 […]

June 29, 2018