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Florida DOT speeds up 40 more road projects, some by as much as 70 days

In the second phase of its road construction ramp-up, the Florida DOT accelerated road project schedules to take advantage of lower traffic numbers. More here.

May 12, 2020

Roadbuilding

Road construction revs up in Pennsylvania after coronavirus pause

PennDOT resumes almost all statewide road and bridge construction projects with added safety measures in place due to the coronavirus. More on Equipment World.

May 11, 2020

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Florida DOT announces plans to build new FIU pedestrian bridge 2 years after deadly collapse

The Florida DOT announced plans to design and build a new pedestrian bridge at Florida International University campus. Details here on Equipment World.

May 8, 2020

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Coronavirus adds to NCDOT’s budget woes, causing layoffs, project delays

The NCDOT recently laid off consultants and delayed projects due to continued efforts to regain lost revenue. Details and more information on Equipment World.

May 5, 2020

Roadbuilding

$1.74B project to widen I-635 East in Dallas underway

The 1.7 billion-dollar project to widen 11 miles of I-635 East in Dallas County, Texas, is now underway. Details and more information on Equipment World.

May 4, 2020

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E-ticketing accelerates on road projects as DOTs ban paper; app services offered at no cost

During the COVID-19 coronavirus, contractors are being urged, and in some cases required, to switch to paperless delivery tickets on road projects.

April 28, 2020

Roadbuilding

New rule bars federal regulation of roadside ditches

The new rule that takes effect June 22 replaces Obama-era regulations that had placed roadside ditches under federal authority. Details here.

April 27, 2020

Roadbuilding

I-10 widening will help rebuild Louisiana’s economy from coronavirus impacts, DOTD secretary says

The Louisiana DOTD is moving forward with plans to widen I-10 in Baton Rouge to help with traffic congestion and aid economic recovery following COVID-19.

April 22, 2020

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Financing hurdles caused by coronavirus won’t delay Nebraska’s largest road project

Due to uncertain financial markets during the coronavirus, the NDOT and the project's contractor thought the Lincoln South Beltway project might be delayed.

April 20, 2020

Roadbuilding

Contractors in Fla., Ga. face 6-figure penalties following deaths on highway projects

Contractors overseeing road construction on I-4 in Florida and I-285 in Georgia face penalties regarding worker injuries and deaths. Details on Equipment World.

April 16, 2020

Roadbuilding

9 contractors win Georgia DOT road projects totaling $109 million

Keeping roadwork going during the coronavirus pandemic, the Georgia Department of Transportation awarded $109.4 million in contracts from March bids. Most of the work will be for resurfacing and widening projects. In all, 15 contracts were awarded during the month, with nine contractors entering winning bids. The largest single award of $27.9 million went to […]

April 15, 2020

Roadbuilding

Speed cameras in work zones gain traction in some states

Camera enforcement of speed limits in work zones is gaining traction in some states. Find out how it works and what you need to know on Equipment World.

April 13, 2020