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FHWA provides $1 million in emergency relief funds for Nevada bridges and roads

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has made available $1 million in emergency relief funds to be used to repair bridges and roads in Nevada following damages from flood waters. Flooding occurred in northeastern and northwester portions of the state starting Feb. 5, impacting at least 11 counties and Carson City, FHWA reports. “The flooding has […]

February 24, 2017

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Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority set to test connected vehicle tech

The Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority (THEA) reports it is getting ready to test new technology as part of its Connected Vehicle Pilot Deployment project now that its partner, Brandmotion, has selected equipment providers. The three companies, Comsignia, Savari and Sirius XM, will provide communications equipment to be added to buses, streetcars and private vehicles later […]

February 24, 2017

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Rhode Island DOT marks achievements of RhodeWorks progress after one year

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) is touting the accomplishments over the first year of the passage of the RhodeWorks transportation legislation. RhodeWorks is a $4.7 billion investment program spanning 10 years aimed at improving the state’s overall transportation system, but specifically to vastly update its bridges. “When we took office, Rhode Island had […]

February 24, 2017

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Wyoming DOT awards $12 million in highway contracts

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is moving ahead with its aggressive repairs to the state’s transportation system, announcing that the Wyoming Transportation Commission awarded $12 million in highway contracts during the month of February 2017. The following list provides information about each project: $3.3 million was awarded to McGarvin-Moberly Construction Co. to remove ruts on 9 miles of […]

February 24, 2017

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Schwarze Industries launches SuperVac Vortex sweeper truck

Schwarze Industries has launched a new sweeper truck with its SuperVac Vortex, based on the design of the SuperVac Gale Force and SuperVac Updraft machines. “The new enhanced SuperVac Vortex is a perfect blend of functionality and affordability and continues our commitment to the customer to innovate and advance our products,” says Jim Adair, director […]

February 23, 2017

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Astec Industries reports 17% increase in net sales for 2016 to $1.15 billion

Asphalt plant manufacturer and Roadtec parent company Astec Industries reports 2016 net sales of $1.15 billion, a 17 percent increase compared to 2015, with net sales reaching $55.2 million, 68.3 percent higher than the year before. For the fourth quarter 2016, the company reports a 52 percent increase in net sales compared to the same […]

February 23, 2017

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Georgia DOT continues CHAMP freeway patrol rollout in east central region of the state

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has continued its schedule rollout of its Coordinated Highway Assistance  & Maintenance Program (CHAMP) freeway patrol service by adding the service to the east central region of the state. GDOT launched the nation’s first statewide freeway patrol service earlier this month, with regional rollouts planned through May. The service is […]

February 23, 2017

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TRIP: Road, bridge conditions cost Alabama drivers $4.2 billion annually

In its latest road condition report, The Road Improvement Program (TRIP) says poor road and bridge conditions in Alabama are costing drivers in the state $4.2 billion annually in costs related to vehicle operation, safety and congestion. The report, “Alabama Transportation by the Numbers: Meeting the State’s Need for Safe, Smooth and Efficient Mobility,” indicates 19 […]

February 23, 2017

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Mass. DOT plans to expand digital pothole tracking program

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) reports that it is expanding its pothole information program that has been in a pilot stage in the Springfield and Worcester areas of the state for the past year. This includes the MassDOT Potholes Dashboard that includes public data, which includes a map of pothole locations and size, number of potholes filled, material used […]

February 22, 2017

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Oregon DOT’s Ochoco Creek bridge demo and reconstruction time-lapse

The time-lapse video below shows the Oregon Department of Transportation’s (ODOT) replacement of the OR 380 bridge over Ochoco Creek in Prineville. The original bridge, which was built in the 1920s, was completely demolished and replaced in three weeks using Accelerated Bridge Construction (ABC). The new 1 million-pound bridge was slid into place after the old bridge […]

February 22, 2017

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FHWA: Miles driven in U.S. reached 3.2 trillion in 2016

Estimates from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) show driving in the U.S. reached 3.2 trillion miles in 2016, marking the fifth straight year of increased mileage on public roads. The data is from the most recent Traffic Volume Trends reports, which showed 263.6 billion miles were driven in December last year, an increase of 0.5 […]

February 22, 2017

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AASHTO sets legislative action agenda for 2017

The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) has set its 2017 legislative action agenda, which aims to prod the Trump administration and Congress to create a “sustainable and long-term funding stream for transportation investment” as one of its goals. “AASHTO has been engaging in a robust dialogue with both the new presidential […]

February 22, 2017