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Michigan DOT transportation plan open for public comment

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is seeking public comment on its draft 2017-2020 State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). The plan forecasts $7.3 billion will be available one state’s federal-aid highway system and estimates $2.8 billion will be needed for operations and maintenance costs on the federal-aid system. Rural highways in the plan have a […]

July 22, 2016

Roadbuilding

Illinois DOT advises motorists sign up for IDOT in Motion construction updates

The Illinois Department of Transportation is recommending motorists in the state sign up for it’s IDOT in Motion email notification system for construction project updates. The summer is a particularly important time for these notifications, as the agency is working on multiple road and bridge projects across the state. Currently, IDOT in Motion has roughly […]

July 22, 2016

Roadbuilding

How the bond coat makes for long-lasting roads and how new materials are making it more effective

Experts agree: For long-lived asphalt pavements and overlays, bond them with a well-placed bond or “tack” coat. But in practice, they’re not applied consistently, compromising the long-term performance of the bituminous surfacing. Understanding and correct placement of bond or tack coats is essential for long-lived asphalt pavements. New research underscores the importance of bond coats, […]

July 21, 2016

Roadbuilding

National Purchasing Partners Government Division awards contract to John Deere

The National Purchasing Partners Government Division (NPPGov) has awarded John Deere Construction & Forestry a three-year construction equipment contract. It is the only OEM awarded such a contract in NPPGov’s most recent round of contract awards. NPPGov works with non-profit and public entities as a “cooperative purchasing organization” to provide access to RFP-process contracts. It […]

July 21, 2016

Roadbuilding

NAPA honors 10 with Operational Excellence Awards

The National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) recognized 10 winners and two finalists of its 2015 Operation Excellence Awards during its recent midyear meeting in Seattle. The awards are presented in five categories, including Asphalt Operations Safety Innovation, Community Involvement, Ecological, Outstanding Brochure and Outstanding Website. “NAPA members strive for excellence in constructing high-quality asphalt pavements […]

July 21, 2016

Roadbuilding

MassDOT to add I-90 fast charging stations for electric vehicles

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) plans to add 50 kW “fast charging” stations for electric vehicles at Interstate 90 service plazas by the end of this year. The agency estimates the stations could provide a charge to 80 percent power in 10-20 minutes depending on the vehicle and its current charge. MassDOT plans to […]

July 21, 2016

Roadbuilding

How DOTs are urging motorists to stop before they Pokemon Go

State departments of transportation and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) are pushing mini-campaigns advising motorists to not Pokémon Go and drive, much akin to drinking and driving campaigns. Multiple vehicular accidents have been reported across the country since the app launched two weeks ago, and such incidents have garnered enough attention that these […]

July 20, 2016

Roadbuilding

Russell Hulin named Oklahoma DOT deputy director

Russell Hulin has been named deputy director of the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT), a position he will hold jointly as chief financial officer of the agency. He has served in the latter capacity since 2013. In addition to these roles, Hulin also is the director of the Finance and Administration divisions, including the branches […]

July 20, 2016

Roadbuilding

Maryland’s I-270 corridor to get $229.6 million in updates to cut congestion

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan has announced a $229.6 million plan to update the Interstate 270 corridor in an effort to relieve congestion on the highway in addition to secondary roads in Montgomery County. Officials say the corridor sees 79,400 vehicles each day on the north end and 261,200 vehicles per day on the end near […]

July 20, 2016

Roadbuilding

MoDOT plans to open new Champ Clark Bridge by November 2019

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) plans to have a new Champ Clark Bridge open to traffic by Nov. 1, 2019, the Hannibal-Courier Post reports. “While the timeline is tentative, one of the advantages to using a design-build process to procure and construct a major bridge is the reduction of time when compared with traditional design […]

July 20, 2016

Roadbuilding

Colorado DOT field tests Smart Signs system on U.S. 36 in Boulder

The Colorado Department of Transportation began field testing its Smart Signs system this week on U.S. 36 in Boulder in an effort to help drivers “anticipate and prepare for congestion and lane closures” caused by traffic incidents. The testing began July 18 and will continue through July 22. The signs will show real-time incident details […]

July 19, 2016

Roadbuilding

Excavator operator strikes gas line on Wisc. road reconstruction jobsite

An excavator operator working on the North Starr Ave. and utility reconstruction project in New Richmond, Wisconsin, struck a 4-inch diameter gas line, leading to an evacuation in the area, according to a report fro the New Richmond News. Firefighters from the New Richmond Fire & Rescue Department went door to door, evacuating residents living in the […]

July 19, 2016