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North Carolina DOT dedicates portion of NC 24 as Gold Star Highway

The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has formally dedicated portions of NC 24, covering the counties of Carteret, Cumberland, Duplin, Harnet, Onslow and Sampson, as the Gold Star Highway. NCDOT plans to install 12 signs along the route, including one at each county line, to remind travelers of the service and sacrifice of Gold Star families. […]

March 29, 2017

Roadbuilding

MassDOT board of directors approve $29.4 million contract for bridge replacements

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation’s (MassDOT) board of directors has approved a contract valued at $29.4 million that will replace bridges for Route 3 through Hanover and Norwell. The project will begin this summer and be completed by 2020. MassDOT says it does not expect any long-term closures during construction, which will be done using […]

March 28, 2017

Roadbuilding

BTS releases National Transportation Noise Map

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) has released its initial National Transportation Noise Map, which shows that more than 97 percent of the population in the country could be exposed to aviation and interstate highway noise levels below 50 decibels. That level, BTS reports, is roughly the same as a “humming” […]

March 28, 2017

Roadbuilding

Virginia DOT holds DBE transportation training symposium for best practices, partnership development

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) recently held its “Road Work Ahead” training symposium for disadvantaged business enterprises (DBE) in the state as a means of providing trends and best practices in the transportation industry as a well as an opportunity to “develop and advance valuable partnerships.” “All DBEs want is the opportunity to compete […]

March 28, 2017

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Vermont gets $2.2 million in federal TAP funds for municipal grant projects

Vermont communities are getting $2.2 million in federal funds for municipal grant projects as part of the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) aimed at fostering transportation alternatives projects, such as off-road pedestrian and bicycle facilities. “Investments in infrastructure enhance commerce, facilitate tourism and travel, and foster small business growth—all of which support our efforts to grow […]

March 28, 2017

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New Jersey legislators approve additional $400 million for transportation projects

The New Jersey general assembly has approved “supplemental appropriation” for an additional $400 million to be spent on transportation projects, according to a report by NBC 10. This legislation, now in the hands of Gov. Chris Christie, would provide $140 million for transit and $260 million for bridge and road projects. The funds, which would be […]

March 27, 2017

Roadbuilding

Washington State DOT issues quarterly report on agency performance

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has published its latest quarterly report, known as the Gray Notebook, to show its performance and accountability. This version shows progress through the end of the 2016 and includes construction projects, pavement conditions and worker safety. “The report also includes the agency’s emphasis areas: demonstrating WSDOT’s continued efforts to […]

March 27, 2017

Roadbuilding

Indiana DOT awards multiple contracts valued at $11.8 million for bridge and road improvements

The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) recently awarded a series of bridge and road improvement projects totaling $11.8 million. INDOT awarded a $3.1 million contract to Milestone Contractors for pavement, bridge and drainage structure projects on U.S. 35 in Wayne County. Work will begin this spring and should be completed by December. Project details include: […]

March 27, 2017

Roadbuilding

NCDOT sets drone best practices for use in disaster response

The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has created a set of best practices and recommended policies for agencies using drones in disaster and emergency response situations. The agency developed a final report on these policies following a workshop on the subject put on by NCDOT’s Division of Aviation earlier this year. “The exercise produced several […]

March 24, 2017

Roadbuilding

USDOT offers free webinar on regional intelligent transportation systems data sharing

The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) is offering a free webinar on a planned Broad Agency Announcement opportunity on regional intelligent transportation systems (ITS) data sharing. The webinar is scheduled for 10-11 a.m. EDT on March 31. Registration is available here. “Public agencies are planning, developing, and deploying capabilities to capture, integrate and manage data generated […]

March 24, 2017

Roadbuilding

Dynapac NA names Larranaga as VP of finance & administration

Dynapac North America has named Shellie Larranaga as vice president of finance and administration for the road construction equipment company. She begins her new position April 1, and will be responsible for “building and adapting” business practices for operations in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean. She previously served as vice president […]

March 24, 2017

Roadbuilding

Nevada DOT celebrates 100 years

The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) celebrated its 100th birthday Thursday. Formed as the Nevada Department of Highways in 1917, the department’s original mission was to turn the rutted dirt paths forged by pioneers into roads, according to a report from CarsonNow.org. Highway construction, at the time, was difficult, and road grading was done using teams of horses. In January […]

March 24, 2017