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Roadbuilding

Spirent releases system for testing V2V connectivity

Spirent Communications has released a system to test vehicle-to-vehicle connectivity performance for manufacturers that meet requirements by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT). USDOT last year issued a proposed rule for a requirement that all new light-duty vehicles be equipped with vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication technology to aid in crash avoidance. The proposal would require V2V devices to […]

April 19, 2017

Roadbuilding

Wisconsin DOT gets $103.2 million boost for 21 highway projects

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is projecting an additional $38.2 million in revenue for the next two years, and will use these funds to add to $65 million in projects Gov. Scott Walker recently directed the agency to advance to fiscal year 2017. The total will provide $103.2 million to be used for 21 projects […]

April 19, 2017

Roadbuilding

Portion of I-20 near Atlanta closed for buckling

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) closed portion of westbound Interstate 20 near Atlanta April 17 after the roadway buckled. GDOT says the pavement, between Candler and Gresham Roads, liked buckled “due to an issue with an underground utility installation.” Atlanta Gas Light crews reportedly were underneath the interstate filling an old gas line with […]

April 18, 2017

Roadbuilding

June 15 still achievable completion date for Atlanta I-85 repairs

In the first of a series of planned weekly updates, Georgia Department of Transportation Director of Construction Marc Mastronardi says June 15 is still the target date for completing the Interstate 85 bridge reconstruction despite the incentives for contractor C.W. Matthews to finish in May. “In terms of pace, we’re still fast, we’re still enjoying some […]

April 18, 2017

Roadbuilding

Illinois DOT adds mobile functionality to Getting Around Illinois website

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has redesigned GettingAroundIllinois.com to be more mobile-friendly. The site first launched nearly 10 years ago. “We are very excited to provide this new-and-improved resource for travelers,” says Illinois Transportation Secretary Randy Blankenhorn. “GettingAroundIllinois.com is a great place to get important information—from winter road conditions to construction site locations to […]

April 18, 2017

Roadbuilding

I-85 collapse first responders visit White House

Members of the Georgia State Patrol, Atlanta Fire Rescue Department and Atlanta Police Department met with President Donald Trump and Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao at the White House last week in recognition of their efforts during the I-85 bridge collapse in Atlanta March 30. “Mr. President, beside you and around you are true heroes of […]

April 17, 2017

Roadbuilding

Delaware DOT adds interactive project map, other features to mobile app

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) has added an interactive project map, street light outages reporting and DMV driver license practice test to its mobile app. “Our free mobile app has been downloaded nearly 60,000 times and is a great resource for anyone traveling around Delaware. We continue to add new features to the app […]

April 17, 2017

Roadbuilding

BTS provides quarterly update to National Transportation Statistics guide

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) has released its quarterly update to the National Transportation Statistics (NTS) guide. The NTS includes more than 260 tables of national data, with this quarterly release providing updates to 36 of those. These updates include: Transportation System  – System Mileage Within the United States, U.S. […]

April 17, 2017

Roadbuilding

Utah DOT announces top 10 highway construction projects for 2017

The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) has released its annual top 10 construction projects for 2017, with the Bangerter Highway, which includes five interchanges, topping the list. UDOT has 180 highway projects on its construction docket for 2017, with a combined value of $1.3 billion. The Bangerter Highway project, which is set to be complete […]

April 14, 2017

Roadbuilding

2018 New York State budget targets $100 billion for infrastructure, creates inspector general for transportation position

The recently approved 2018 fiscal year (FY) New York State budget “supports and expands” $100 billion dedicated to infrastructure and creates a new Office of Inspector General of New York for Transportation. Transportation project highlights of the budget include: Downtown Revitalization Initiative, Round II This includes $100 million for Round II of the Downtown Revitalization […]

April 14, 2017

Roadbuilding

FHWA provides $9 million for 77 transportation safety improvement projects on tribal lands

The Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) Tribal Transportation Program Safety Fund (TTPSF) is providing $9 million for 77 projects aimed at improving transportation safety on tribal lands. The agency reports reports it received 172 applications from 128 recognized tribes requesting $40.3 million in assistance. “Transportation is a key to accessing opportunity and we are committed to […]

April 14, 2017

Roadbuilding

I-85 collapse: Georgia DOT offering contractor incentives to complete bridge reconstruction in May

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) is offering multiple incentives to contractor C.W. Matthews to complete the reconstruction of the I-85 bridges over Piedmont Road in Atlanta in May. GDOT reported last week it expected the work to rebuild the collapsed sections of I-85 would be finished by June 15. GDOT Director of Construction Marc […]

April 13, 2017