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Roadbuilding

IBM veteran Braunstein named president of Together for Safer Roads

David Braunstein, former Industry Solutions Innovation Lead at IBM, has been named president of Together for Safer Roads (TSR), a coalition of private sector companies with the goal of reducing deaths and injuries from traffic crashes. “Safe roads are important to our families, communities and our businesses and TSR is more committed than ever to […]

July 20, 2017

Roadbuilding

Construction begins on Md.’s $97.7 million I-270 Watkins Mill Road interchange

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan and local officials recently held a ceremony to mark the beginning of construction on the $97.7 million Interstate 270 interchange at Watkins Mill Road, a project aimed at relieving congestion along one of the state’s busiest roadways. “As we kick off construction of the new Watkins Mill interchange, we are delivering […]

July 19, 2017

Roadbuilding

Oregon DOT, Portland Police begin photo radar at I-84 night work zones

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) and the Portland Police Bureau began this week using mobile photo radar at night work zones on Interstate 84 to help cut down fatalities and injuries. ODOT says the radar unit will be placed at work sites at bridges where new RealTime signs will be position. They will be […]

July 19, 2017

Roadbuilding

Mississippi DOT bond refinancing on I-269 project to save $3.8 million

The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) has refunded Highway Enhancement through Local Partnership bonds for Marshall County on the Interstate 69 project, a move that will save $3.8 million. Bond refunding is refinancing to save money on interest. “The refunding of these bonds shows that diligence and timing are everything,” says Mississippi Transportation Commissioner Mike […]

July 19, 2017

Roadbuilding

NAPA presents Operational Excellence Awards at mid-year meeting

The National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) presented its 2016 Operational Excellence Awards  during the association’s mid-year meeting in Chicago. NAPA says these awards recognized asphalt pavement industry leaders for innovation and excellence in marketing, communications, and community outreach with the Community Involvement, Outstanding Brochure, and Outstanding Website Awards. The Asphalt Operations Safety Innovations and Ecological Awards […]

July 18, 2017

Roadbuilding

Design-Build Institute gives National Award of Merit to 4 transportation projects

The Design-Build Institute has awarded four transportation projects with its annual National Award of Merit. The projects will go on to compete for the Project of the Year, which will be announced at the group’s annual meeting in November. The four projects include: Dallas Horseshoe Design-Build Cost: $723 million Design-builder: Pegasus Link Constructors General Contractor: Pegasus Link […]

July 18, 2017

Roadbuilding

AASHTO recommends increased federal portion of TIFIA, simplified applications

The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) recommends the federal government increase financing for the Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) program and create a simplified application process for agencies to apply for the loans. AASHTO presented this opinion July 12 in a Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee hearing covering […]

July 18, 2017

Roadbuilding

Bertha is half disassembled, cutterhead completely removed

Bertha, the world’s largest tunnel boring machine at 8,000 tons, has been half disassembled by Seattle Tunnel Partners and all of the machine’s cutterhead has been removed. Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) reports that much of the trailing gear is still inside the Alaskan Way Viaduct. Crews are continually working to cut and haul […]

July 17, 2017

Roadbuilding

Indiana kicks off 20-year Next level Roads bridge and road improvement plan

Gov. Eric Holcomb and Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) Commissioner Joe McGuinness last week kicked off the state’s Next Level Roads bridge and road improvement program that will span 20 years. “Our transportation network of roads and bridges plays a major part in Indiana’s success story both now and in the future,” Holcomb says. “With […]

July 17, 2017

Roadbuilding

New York to spend $403.3 million in 1,700 miles of pavement improvements

The New York State Department of Transportation will spend $403.3 million on pavement improvements this year that will cover close to 1,700 miles of roadway across the state. “Safe and reliable infrastructure is the backbone of any economy and this funding will help ensure roadways across the region remain in good repair and able to […]

July 14, 2017

Roadbuilding

Colorado DOT announces new, reappointed Transportation Commission members

Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper has appointed two new members of the state’s Transportation Commission and has re-appointed three members. Commissioners are appointed by the governor and serve four-year terms. “We have a high regard for the commission and the advisement its members contribute toward our long-range planning and strategy,” says Colorado Department of Transportation Executive Director […]

July 14, 2017

Roadbuilding

Ill. Tri-State Tollway/I-94 updates begin July 17, will continue through spring 2018

Work on the Tri-State Tollway (Interstate 94) at the Grand Avenue Interchange in Gurnee, Illinois, is set to begin July 17 and will continue through spring 2018, according to the Illinois Tollway. Project work will include extension of the barrier wall separating the westbound exiting traffic from the I-94 mainline traffic and moving traffic exiting […]

July 14, 2017