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FHWA launches microsite for roadway safety hardware

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has launched a microsite aimed at serving as a central resource for details about roadside safety hardware such as guardrails. “Safety is our top priority and enhanced data will improve road safety,” says Acting Deputy Federal Highway Administrator Butch Waidelich. “Our goal is to provide state DOTs with information they can use […]

June 13, 2017

Roadbuilding

I-80 SMART Corridor Project awarded Operational Efficiency Project of the Year

The California Transportation Foundation has named the California Interstate 80 SMART Corridor Project as the Operational Efficiency Project of the Year, with tech engineering company Parsons, who supplied the intelligent transportation tech in the project, accepting the award. “Intelligent Transportation Systems are an essential part of maximizing the capacity and efficiency of the nation’s roadways,” […]

June 12, 2017

Roadbuilding

Arizona DOT’s first highway P3 delivering South Mountain Freeway 3 years ahead of schedule

The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) reports the state’s first highway public-private partnership (P3) is delivering the Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway sooner than anticipated. The P3, which involves Connect 202 Partners, allowed for the final piece of the Loop 202 system to be built as a single project, rather than nine individual projects as […]

June 12, 2017

Roadbuilding

Illinois Tollway to open new DDI at Elmhurst Road on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

The Illinois Tollway plans to shift traffic on Elmhurst Road crossing over the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway (Interstate 90) to a new diverging diamond interchange (DDI) configuration this week. After the morning rush hour on June 16, the Tollway says lane closures and traffic stops will be scheduled to direct traffic crossing I-90 on the […]

June 12, 2017

Roadbuilding

Trump’s infrastructure plan outline touts permitting reform, private investment, workforce training

Brief details of President Donald Trump’s plan for improving the country’s infrastructure were made available June 8, with emphasis on themes that have been touted earlier—reducing project permitting timelines and making use of private investment. For the permitting process, the plan aims to reduce the average time for a permit approval to drop from 10 […]

June 9, 2017

Roadbuilding

Arkansas reveals logo for renamed DOT

The Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department has revealed a new logo for when the agency changes its named to the Arkansas Department of Transportation on July 31. The abbreviation for the agency will be ARDOT. Gov. Asa Hutchinson signed SB589 in March making the change. The Nebraska Department of Transportation was created earlier this year […]

June 9, 2017

Roadbuilding

Arizona DOT’s newest roundabout aims to combat congestion

The Arizona DOT (ADOT) has opened to traffic its newest roundabout east of Interstate 17 in Camp Verde, an area about 90 miles north of Phoenix. The $1.3 million project is located at the intersection of SR 260 and Industrial Drive, a busy area ADOT says is popular with I-17 travelers for gas and food. […]

June 8, 2017

Roadbuilding

Michigan DOT, local agencies launch emergency response trailer for traffic crash first responders

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) along with local agencies in Otsego County, have launched a new traffic incident management (TIM) trailer aimed at providing tools first responders need to handle the scene of a traffic crash. “This project was prompted by our collective goal of protecting first responders and controlling traffic at crashes, something […]

June 8, 2017

Roadbuilding

Connecticut DOT seeking public comments on $3.64 billion 2018 STIP

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is seeking public comment on its draft 2018 Statewide Transportation Improvement Plan (STIP) that includes more than 280 projects over a four-year period. “Transportation shapes our communities and touches much of our lives,” CTDOT says. “Because transportation effects are so pervasive, transportation systems should be designed and operated to […]

June 8, 2017

Roadbuilding

Case intros DV23CC, DV26CC small-frame combo vibratory rollers

Case CE has introduced two new combination vibratory finish rollers built on a small frame and designed to provide high maneuverability and visibility while using the same control features found on larger counterparts. The company says the machines are intended for work on walkways, residential driveways, bike paths, tennis courts, small parking lots and other […]

June 7, 2017

Roadbuilding

MnDOT, WisDOT officials break ground on Red Wing Bridge project

Officials from the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) held a ceremonial groundbreaking to mark the beginning of the Red Wing Bridge project. The $63.4 million project includes replacing the Highway 63 bridges over the Mississippi River, Highway 61 and realigning the approach roadways. Traffic is expected to be […]

June 7, 2017

Roadbuilding

Dew tapped as next Florida DOT secretary

Michael J. Dew, former chief of staff of the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has been named secretary of the agency. “For six years, Mike has been an integral part of my administration in the Executive Office of the Governor, Florida Department of Corrections and most recently the Florida Department of Transportation,” says Gov. Rick […]

June 7, 2017