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Roadbuilding

Wyo. snowplows damaged by careless drivers

Four snowplows in Wyoming have been the victims of wrecks in 2017, causing the state’s department of transportation to urge motorists to be more careful when driving in snow. The agency says motorists should keep a safer distance from the plows, which travel 25 to 45 mph. “A 12-foot plow can create a pretty good […]

January 5, 2018

Roadbuilding

Mich. DOT warns of uptick in elk-vehicle crashes on M-33; signs going up

In the northeastern area of Michigan’s lower peninsula, signs will soon be posted to warn drivers on M-33 of the massive elk roaming back and forth across this state trunk highway, where a herd has bedded down on one side. This December, five elk have been struck by vehicles in this woodsy area within […]

January 5, 2018

Roadbuilding

PennDOT expands travel information for drivers

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has expanded the features on its travel information website, 511PA.com. 511PA is also available for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional Twitter alerts accessible on the 511PA website. Motorists can now see any travel alerts on state roads along a specific route when they enter […]

January 5, 2018

Roadbuilding

Blizzard spurs R.I. to ban tractor-trailer trucks from highways

Heavy snow and high winds led to an emergency situation in Rhode Island Thursday, with highway restrictions in place for the much of the day on tractor trailer trucks. With heavy snow and high winds impacting Rhode Island, Gov. Gina Raimondo banned tractor trailer trucks from all state highways from noon to 9 p.m. As […]

January 4, 2018

Roadbuilding

$461 million in traffic-relief projects unveiled for Baltimore area

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan has announced $461 million worth of transportation projects for the Baltimore region to provide traffic relief. The funding includes adding lanes to 27 miles of Interstates 695 and 95. The projects are: $151 million for inner and outer loops of I-695 from I-70 to MD 43, shifting the inside shoulder into […]

January 4, 2018

Roadbuilding

Recycled glass aggregate being developed as lightweight road material

AeroAggregates LLC opened a plant to produce lightweight construction material from mixed recycled glass, The Inquirer reports. The company manufactures foamed glass aggregate, which resembles crushed rock and serves a similar purpose in construction projects, but it weighs 85 percent less than stone and is very strong. “We can take Philadelphia curbside glass and make a construction […]

January 4, 2018

Roadbuilding

Ind. DOT app delivers real-time travel info

The Indiana Department of Transportation says it has designed its INDOT Mobile App for easier access to traffic information and news updates. It also allows motorists to contact INDOT to report concerns. The app features travel maps, social media feeds and notifications about weather, construction and emergency road closures. The INDOT Mobile App is available in the iTunes […]

January 4, 2018

Roadbuilding

Four contractor teams vying for US-275 expressway project in Neb.

Four contractors will compete for the first design-build project in Nebraska under a new state initiative. The project will expand the existing two-lane facility to a four-lane corridor along US-275 from Scribner to West Point. For this long-anticipated project for the local communities, Nebraska DOT (NDOT) is using the “design-build” project delivery method as a […]

January 3, 2018

Roadbuilding

New Arizona I-17 speed-limit signs alert speeding drivers

The Arizona Department of Transportation has gone digital with its speed-limit signs on Interstate 17 in the Black Canyon City area north of Phoenix. The signs not only give the speed limit but display whether drivers are exceeding the speed limit. The signs display messages such as “too fast” or “slow down.” The signs are […]

January 3, 2018

Roadbuilding

Partners sought for Va.’s Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel Expansion

The Virginia Department of Transportation is searching for private-sector partners to design and build the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel Expansion. The project is estimated to cost $3.3 billion to $3.8 billion. It involves building another bridge-tunnel and widening segments of Interstate 64 in Hampton and Norfolk, VDOT says. The project would eventually become part of a […]

January 3, 2018

Roadbuilding

La. DOTD awards $23.4 million in road, bridge construction

Construction bids were let on 11 projects totaling $23.4 million for Louisiana roads and bridges. The state’s Department of Transportation and Development released the following low bids: Bridge Replacement and Repair  Welcome Cemetery Road Bridge over Menace Creek in Vernon Parish: $392,262.50 North Flannery/Firewood/Cloverland Bridges in East Baton Rouge Parish: $1,875,442.10 LA 1 between Leeville […]

January 3, 2018

Roadbuilding

CoIo. I-25 interchange completed 7 months early

The Interstate 25 and Arapahoe Road Interchange Reconstruction project has been completed seven months ahead of schedule, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation. Construction began in May 2016 with the goal of completing the project by July 2018, CDOT says. “This project is helping to reduce congestion and improve traffic operations and safety,” said […]

January 2, 2018