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IBT of Miami’s parent group builds $33M highway in Costa Rica

IBM of Miami's parent company has finished the design and construction of $33 million highway in Costa Rica. Learn more about the project on Equipment World.

December 20, 2018

Roadbuilding

Higher fuel taxes, more tolling needed for ailing interstate highways, says Congress-commissioned report

A report says higher fuel taxes and more tolling is needed to help generate money for a deteriorating interstate highway system that faces several challenges.

December 18, 2018

Roadbuilding

IBT of Miami wins $5M contract for FDOT project

IBT – a global construction company headquartered in Miami – has been awarded a $5 million contract with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for a road improvement project that includes addressing a dangerous intersection. The project on State Road 64 at the intersection of Rye Road includes: multi-lane roundabout construction milling and resurfacing, drainage improvements lighting and signing landscaping […]

December 14, 2018

Roadbuilding

Alaska repairs earthquake-damaged roads ‘in record time’

Alaska has made repairs to it’s roads and bridges in record time since the Nov. 30 earthquake deep beneath Anchorage and the Mat-Su Valley. That’s thanks to a quick response from the president and Federal Highway Administration, according to the commissioner of Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF). “We look forward to working with […]

December 13, 2018

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USDOT awards $1.5B in BUILD transportation grants; $11B requested

The Department of Transportation announces that a total of $1.5 billion in federal grant funding has been awarded to 91 projects throughout the United States.

December 12, 2018

Roadbuilding

Wash. State DOT’s $11.6M project includes using geosynthetics for bridge decks

The Washington State DOT is working on a big project that includes replacing three miles of bridge deck pavement. Get more details here on Equipment World.

December 11, 2018

Roadbuilding

Alaska roads heavily damaged by earthquake with 1,000-plus aftershocks

Check out images from the latest Alaska earthquake damage as over 1,000 aftershocks followed the already devastating earthquake. Details on Equipment World.

December 6, 2018

Roadbuilding

Release of TRB report on future of interstate system invites live/webcast feedback

The TRB will release to the public its report regarding actions needed to upgrade and restore the interstate highway system. Learn more about the event here.

December 4, 2018

Roadbuilding

Caltrans applies 65 shield markings to help drivers navigate Sacramento area freeways

Drivers in the Sacramento, California area have a new way to help them navigate the freeways. See what Caltrans did to lend a helping hand on Equipment World.

November 14, 2018

Roadbuilding

La. transportation chief urges tolls, public-private partnerships

The state of Louisiana has the 10th-largest highway system in the U.S., but the state's investment is lower than states with smaller highway systems.

November 13, 2018

Roadbuilding

ARTBA names Jeanneret executive VP and CEO to represent roadbuilding industry

The American Road & Transportation Builders Association named Matthew J. Jeanneret executive vice president and chief operating officer. Details here.

November 6, 2018

Roadbuilding

USDOT provided $64B for key infrastructure projects in FY18

The U.S. Department of Transportation provided over $60 billion during the 2018 year specifically for infrastructure projects. Learn more on Equipment World.

November 2, 2018