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Roadbuilding

Summer transportation construction rises in 2019

In the summer of 2019, U.S. contractors took on $45.6 billion in transportation or transportation-related projects, $4.8 billion more than last year.

October 23, 2019

Roadbuilding

Bi-partison Fixing America’s Bridges Act introduced

The bipartisan Fixing America's Bridges Act will repair structurally deficient local bridges owned by municipalities that cannot afford necessary maintenance.

October 22, 2019

Roadbuilding

Behind the Thin Orange Line: The mission to keep workers safe in work zones

The No. 1 killer of workers in road construction is struck-by accidents, according to federal statistics and industry experts. Those risks are coming at workers from both sides of the orange cones and barrels they work behind – from motorists crashing into the zone and from coworkers not following proper safety procedures. “We call the […]

October 21, 2019

Roadbuilding

Chao announces new R.O.U.T.E.S. Initiative during AASHTO meeting

Elaine Chao, USDOT Secretary, announced the launch of the Rural Opportunities to Use Transportation for Economic Success (ROUTES) Initiative.

October 18, 2019

Roadbuilding

AASHTO elects new president and vice president

Patrick McKenna, Missouri DOT Director, was elected as the 2029-2020 president and New Hampshire DOT Commissioner Victoria Sheehan as its vice president.

October 17, 2019

Roadbuilding

Mich. governor vetoes $375 million in roads and bridges spending

Gretchen Whitmer, Governor of Michigan, vetoed nearly all of the $400 million that lawmakers wanted to spend on a one-time boost in funding for road agencies.

October 16, 2019

Roadbuilding

Study: Adding sodium acetate to concrete increases strength, reduces water absorption

Researchers noted increased compressive concrete strength in extreme hot and cold weather when sodium acetate is added to the concrete mixes. More here.

October 15, 2019

Roadbuilding

Multimillion-dollar road projects by Ill., Mo., Ga. win AASHTO awards

The Illinois DOT, the Missouri DOT and the Georgia DOT all walked away with awards from the 2019 America’s Transportation Awards. Details on Equipment World.

October 14, 2019

Roadbuilding

NAPA moves to new headquarters offices in Maryland

NAPA's new headquarter offices in Maryland were designed for greater collaboration between staff, member committees and task groups. More details here.

October 10, 2019

Roadbuilding

NCDOT hires new contractor to finish N.C. 42 bridge over Deep River

After a year and a half of work, the N.C. 42 bridge project still is not complete. The NCDOT has hired a new contractor to complete the work. Details here.

October 9, 2019

Roadbuilding

Engineers begin evaluation of Ore.’s Swan Island bridge damage after tanker cars derailed

Engineers are studying the damage to Oregon's Swan Island bridge for repair after two Union Pacific locomotives and three tanker cars derailed. Details here.

October 8, 2019

Roadbuilding

NAPA: Use of recycled asphalt in paving reaches record high

More than 85 million tons of recycled materials were used in new asphalt mixtures in 2018, most of that being recycled asphalt pavement (RAP). Details here.

October 7, 2019