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Final piece of Bertha removed from Seattle’s SR 99 tunnel

The last piece of Bertha, the world’s largest tunneling machine, has been removed from Seattle’s SR 99 tunnel, marking the end of a four-month disassembly process. The machine finished its boring of the tunnel in early April, work that lasted four years. This breakthrough was roughly three years later than the original projected completion date, […]

August 25, 2017

Roadbuilding

Kiewit Meridiam Partners to design/build Central 70, largest project in CDOT history

The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and the High Performance Transportation Enterprise (HPTE) has selected Kiewit Meridiam Partners (KMP) as the preferred proposer to design, build and finance the reconstruction of Interstate 70 in Denver, as well as operate and maintain Central 70 for 30 years. At $1.2 billion, this is the largest project in CDOT’s history. […]

August 25, 2017

Roadbuilding

Illinois Tollway awards eight contracts valued at $41.3 million

The Illinois Tollway board of directors has approved two construction contracts and six professional engineering service contracts valued at $41.3 million. The approvals were made during the group’s August meeting. “The contracts approved by the Tollway today not only invest our funds to ensure well-maintained, reliable roadways for our customers, but they also are serving […]

August 25, 2017

Roadbuilding

USDOT, FAA providing $282.6 million for 67 airport infrastructure projects

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration is awarding $282.6 million in airport infrastructure grants to 67 airports in 29 states as part of the Airport Improvement Program (AIP). “The Airport Improvement Program helps to maintain our aviation infrastructure and supports safety, capacity, security and environmental improvements,” says Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao.  “This is an […]

August 24, 2017

Roadbuilding

California OKs $690 million for 32 major projects

The California Transportation Commission (CTC) has authorized $690 million in funding that will allow the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to start 32 major “fix-it-first” projects. Caltrans says the funding was made possible by the SB 1 legislation approved earlier this year that raised excise taxes on both gas and diesel. “The needs in California […]

August 24, 2017

Roadbuilding

Kansas DOT selects 30 projects for state highway updates

The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) has selected 30 projects for funding through its City Connecting Link Improvement Program (CCLIP). The program funds projects that improve state highways that extend through cities. Through the program, cities contribute up to 25 percent of the project cost based on population, with those under 2,500 in population not […]

August 24, 2017

Roadbuilding

ASCE: Trump infrastructure EO may not protect environment, improve safety

The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) President Norma Jean Mattei says in a statement it is unclear if President Trump’s executive order on streamlining the infrastructure-permitting process “will protect the environment and improve public safety.” “For decades, ASCE has advocated for public policies that reduce risk and hold paramount public safety and welfare,” Mattei […]

August 23, 2017

Roadbuilding

Georgia DOT awarded 388 contracts valued at $1.3 billion in FY 2017

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) awarded 388 construction contracts valued at $1.3 billion in fiscal year 2017, which ended June 30, with maintenance projects accounting for 43 percent and road projects making of 35 percent of the total. The combined total for FY 2016 and FY 2017 was close to $3 billion. “FY 17 […]

August 23, 2017

Roadbuilding

Maryland makes $38.4 million in grants available for local roads

Maryland has made available $38.4 million in grants for local roads in Baltimore and municipalities and counties across the state, with the state’s Department of Transportation (MDOT) releasing applications for the grants due Aug. 31. “Since the beginning of our administration, we have been committed to investing in roads and bridges across the state,” says […]

August 23, 2017

Roadbuilding

PennDOT completes state’s first diverging diamond interchange

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has completed the state’s first diverging diamond interchange located at the junction of Interstate 70 and Route 19. “Our transportation mission is to keep people and goods moving safety and efficiently, and this project brings some of the latest industry improvements home for Pennsylvanians,” says Gov. Tom Wolf said. “This […]

August 22, 2017

Roadbuilding

Trump ends White House infrastructure council plans

President Donald Trump has ended plans for creating a council on infrastructure issues including bridges and roads, according to a report by The Hill. Plans for an infrastructure task force were announced prior to Trump’s inauguration and would have focused on implementing the president’s plans for improvements and spending of $1 trillion. This council would […]

August 21, 2017

Roadbuilding

Virginia DOT launches SmarterRoads data portal for transportation app development

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has a new cloud-based data portal named SmarterRoads.org designed to provide direct access to roadway and transportation information for developers of transportation applications and products for end users. “The SmarterRoads initiative supports Gov. McAuliffe’s goal of optimizing opportunities for innovative collaboration and investment in Virginia’s transportation system,” says VDOT Commissioner […]

August 21, 2017