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New poll: Majority of Americans say Trump isn’t paying enough attention to infrastructure

According to a new poll by Monmouth, 55% Americans say President Trump is not giving enough attention to the country’s transportation infrastructure.

May 24, 2018

Roadbuilding

ARTBA announces Transportation Development Hall of Fame inductees

The Vecellio family, Charles F. Potts, and Thomas N. Iovino were inducted into the ARTBA into its Transportation Development Hall of Fame on May 14, 2018.

May 23, 2018

Roadbuilding

Colo. coalition pushes to raise sales tax to fund transportation projects

A coalition in Colorado is proposing they raise the sales tax by 0.62 percent. This is in an effort to fund underfunded infrastructure projects. Details here.

May 23, 2018

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Work Zones Get Smart: Mobile, cheaper technologies making safety easier to achieve

A plethora of affordable intelligent traffic systems are making smart work-zone systems achievable for DOTs, which increases work-zone safety and more.

May 22, 2018

Roadbuilding

Colo. town celebrates opening of replacement bridge

Back in 2013, the old McConnell bridge was destroyed by flood waters. The new bridge is said to have a more flood-resistant design than the previous bridge.

May 22, 2018

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Part of Nevada’s new I-11 to open; project to include diamond interchange, wall with Hoover Dam scenes

The 2.5-mile section opening May 23 is between Foot Hill Drive in Henderson and U.S. 95 in Boulder City. More on this extensive project on Equipment World.

May 21, 2018

Roadbuilding

TRB webinar will cover pavement management targets for federal reporting

Presenters will discuss how agencies can use a pavement management system to predict the resulting MAP-21/FAST Act performance measures and more. Details here.

May 21, 2018

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Nevada earthquake lab testing safeguards for Accelerated Bridge Construction connections

The goal was to prove the bridge connections are ready to be part of Accelerated Bridge Construction techniques to help provide earthquake safeguards.

May 18, 2018

Roadbuilding

ARTBA honors Terracon Consultants of Kansas and HCSS of Texas for civic contributions

The ARTBA awards recognize extraordinary programs that benefit and improve the quality of life in the community. Click for details on these achievements.

May 18, 2018

Roadbuilding

Galveston County officials decide on less expensive Pelican Island Bridge proposal

By selecting the conventional bridge, rather than the land bridge proposal, it allows for future development of a rail line. More info here on Equipment World.

May 17, 2018

Roadbuilding

Key Jersey Shore bridge reopens after 3 years of repair and rehabilitation

For the past 3 years, Mathis Bridge has been in the process of repairs! Now, all lanes are open for traffic. See what went into repairing the mile-long bridge here.

May 16, 2018

Roadbuilding

Underground Construction Association announces award winners and project of the year, Northern Boulevard Crossing

The UCA of SME will recognize Dr. H. Parker, Dr. P. Nelson, & David Klug for contributions to the tunneling industry at the North American Tunneling Conference.

May 16, 2018