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South Carolina House approves gas tax increase

The South Carolina House, in a 97-18 vote, has approved H. 3516, legislation that would increase the state’s gas tax by 2 cents per gallon a year for five years. At the end of five years, the state gas tax would be 26 cents per gallon, compared to the current rate of 16 cents per […]

March 6, 2017

Roadbuilding

Ohio House approves two-year, $7.8 billion transportation plan

The Ohio House has approved House Bill 26 that would provide $7.8 billion over two years for the state’s transportation and public safety budget. The transportation department would get the bulk of the funds with $6.5 billion. The legislation would also create the “Variable Speed Limit Pilot Program” which the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) […]

March 6, 2017

Roadbuilding

Bertha stopped after veering off course in home stretch of Seattle’s SR 99 tunnel

Seattle Tunnel Partners (STP) stopped Bertha, the largest tunnel boring machine in the world, on Feb. 28 to make adjustments before it continues on its last 1,000 feet of the 9,270 tunnel for SR 99. Officials report recent surveys indicate the machine is potential out of alignment by several inches. “STP is conducting additional survey […]

March 3, 2017

Roadbuilding

Arizona DOT holds Safety Message Contest voting

The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) has narrowed down the entries into its Safety Message Contest for overhead signs to 20 finalists and has opened online voting to select the winner through March 15. Finalist messages and voting are available at azdot.gov/signcontest. The winning messages will appear on overheads signs for one day each in April. […]

March 3, 2017

Roadbuilding

TRIP: Poor road, bridge conditions cost Colorado motorists $6.8 billion a year

The Road Improvement Program (TRIP) says in its latest condition report the poor conditions of Colorado’s bridges and roads cost motorists there an aggregated $6.8 billion each year in vehicle operation, safety and congestion issues. The report, “Colorado Transportation by the Numbers: Meeting the State’s Need for Safe, Smooth and Efficient Mobility,” shows 41 percent […]

March 3, 2017

Roadbuilding

Wisconsin DOT recognizes 9 contractors with Excellence in Construction Awards

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) recently honored nine contractors with Excellence in Construction Awards for 2016 as part of its recent Contractor-Engineer Conference in Madison. “Wisconsin is fortunate to have so many top-notch private contractors who help us complete vitally important transportation improvements across the state,” says Beth Cannestra, director of WisDOT’s Bureau of […]

March 2, 2017

Roadbuilding

Virginia accepts proposal for $500 million, 8-mile extension of I-395 Express Lanes

Virginia has accepted a proposal to add eight miles to the Interstate 395 Express Lanes extending from Turkeycock Run near Edsall Road in Alexandria to the Washington, D.C., border. Transurban, the private partner and operator of the I-95 and I-495 Express Lanes will carry out the financing, design, build, maintenance and operation of the extension. […]

March 2, 2017

Roadbuilding

Illinois Tollway adds HELP Truck Tracker for emergency program

The Illinois Tollway has launched a beta form of a tracking program for users to locate Highway Emergency Lane Patrol (HELP) trucks. “The Illinois Tollway always puts its customers’ safety first and is continually looking for ways to enhance services and offer a helping hand to drivers in need,” says Illinois Tollway Executive Director Greg […]

March 2, 2017

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Allen Engineering names Conte as sales director for paving equipment

Allen Engineering has named Mark Conte as its new sales director for paving equipment with responsibility for the company’s specialty paving equipment worldwide. His primary focus, the company reports, will be on North American markets for triple roller tube pavers and bridge deck finishers. Allen Engineering reports Conte’s background includes concrete equipment sales including form-riding […]

March 1, 2017

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Montana lawmaker introduces bill for 8-cent gas tax increase

A Montana lawmaker has introduced House Bill 473, new legislation that proposes an increase in the state’s gas tax to 35 cents per gallon from the current 27 cents, according to a report by NBC Montana. The bill also calls for an increase in the special fuel tax from 27 3/4 cents per gallon to […]

March 1, 2017

Roadbuilding

Pa. municipalities get more than $466 million for local road and bridge maintenance

Municipalities in Pennsylvania will receive roughly $466.2 million in liquid fuel payments for local road and bridge maintenance projects through the state’s Act 89 transportation plan. This year’s funds increased 5 percent from the 2015 total of $445.3 million. Municipalities were given $320.8 million in 2013, prior to Act 89 being put in place. “The funds received […]

March 1, 2017

Roadbuilding

Texas Transportation Commission reviews $2.5 billion in updates to 10-year transportation plan

The Texas Transportation Commission is reviewing proposals to the Texas Department of Transportation’s (TxDOT) Unified Transportation Program (UTP) that would dedicate funding for 1,210 miles of added capacity and improvements to the state’s highway system. The proposed updates would include $2.5 billion in funding to help relieve congestion through TxDOT’s Texas Clear Lanes initiative. “Mobility […]

February 28, 2017