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Mass. DOT plans to expand digital pothole tracking program

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) reports that it is expanding its pothole information program that has been in a pilot stage in the Springfield and Worcester areas of the state for the past year. This includes the MassDOT Potholes Dashboard that includes public data, which includes a map of pothole locations and size, number of potholes filled, material used […]

February 22, 2017

Roadbuilding

FHWA: Miles driven in U.S. reached 3.2 trillion in 2016

Estimates from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) show driving in the U.S. reached 3.2 trillion miles in 2016, marking the fifth straight year of increased mileage on public roads. The data is from the most recent Traffic Volume Trends reports, which showed 263.6 billion miles were driven in December last year, an increase of 0.5 […]

February 22, 2017

Roadbuilding

AASHTO sets legislative action agenda for 2017

The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) has set its 2017 legislative action agenda, which aims to prod the Trump administration and Congress to create a “sustainable and long-term funding stream for transportation investment” as one of its goals. “AASHTO has been engaging in a robust dialogue with both the new presidential […]

February 22, 2017

Roadbuilding

Following shift to dealer distribution, Roadtec calls 2016 “best year ever” with 10% sales growth

Roadtec reports sales grew 10 percent in 2016 and has set a goal for a 20 percent increase in 2017, citing expectations from the Fast Act signed in 2015 that provides for the Highway Trust Fund for six years. The company did not provide specific sales figures. “Jobs were created, optimism returned, new roads began […]

February 21, 2017

Roadbuilding

Indiana House approves 10-cent gas tax increase, electric vehicle fees

The Indiana House has approved a 10-cent per gallon gas tax increase, raising the tax from 18 cents to 28 cents, in a 61-36 vote last week on HB 1002 to help fund the state’s transportation infrastructure improvements. The bill also calls for annual increases based on an “annual index factor” that wouldn’t be more than […]

February 21, 2017

Roadbuilding

Carolinas AGC presents SCDOT director with Build with the Best Award

The Carolinas Association of General Contractors (AGC) has presented South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Director Christy Hall with the “Build with the Best Award.” The association presents the award to a non-contractor that contributes to the “betterment of the construction industry and the overall economic welfare of the Carolinas.” Carolinas AGC presented Hall with […]

February 21, 2017

Roadbuilding

Illinois Tollway begins work on Route 23 Bridge on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

The Illinois Tollway has begun work to remove and rebuild the Illinois Route 23 Bridge on the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway (Interstate 90) in Marengo, Illinois, with construction slated to be complete by the end of this year. The bridge and Route 23 will stay open to traffic, which sees up to 3,100 vehicles a […]

February 20, 2017

Roadbuilding

Arizona DOT opens Grand Ave. ramps at Bell Road bridge

The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) has opened all four ramps at the Grand Avenue (U.S. 60) and Bell Road interchange near Surprise, Arizona. The $41.9 million project was started just over a year ago. The project is known as a median urban diamond, ADOT reports, that features “connections at the center rather than ramps […]

February 20, 2017

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Virginia transportation board awards contracts worth $60.7 million

The Virginia Commonwealth Transportation Board has approved seven contracts valued at $60.7 million for construction and maintenance projects in six Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) districts. These contracts include: $10.8 million to Fielder’s Choice Enterprises of Charlottesville, Virginia, for the second phase of construction for improvements to Tenth Street in the City of Roanoke in […]

February 20, 2017

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S. Carolina governor asks Trump for $5.18 billion for infrastructure

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster has requested about $5.18 billion to fund the state’s infrastructure needs in a letter sent to President Trump. The request was one of several recently sent to the president in the hopes of tapping into his promise of improving infrastructure throughout the country. “History shows that South Carolina has given […]

February 17, 2017

Roadbuilding

Mass. governor requesting $200 million in Chapter 90 funds for infrastructure

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker has filed a request to access $200 million in Chapter 90 funds to use for local transportation infrastructure projects across the state. The Chapter 90 Program began in 1973 and reimburses municipalities for transportation projects meeting program requirements. Municipalities submit expenses to their respective district of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) Highway […]

February 17, 2017

Roadbuilding

Construction set to start on $19.6 million I-65 bridges reconstruction in Indianapolis

The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) reports contractors are set to start March 6 on a $19.6 million project to rebuild six bridges on Interstate 65 over I-465 and Lick Creek on the south side of Indianapolis. INDOT reports Superior Construction will start with placing temporary pavement by the right shoulder of northbound I-65 to […]

February 17, 2017