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Fla. researchers investigate ‘detection-driven’ countermeasures for wrong-way driving

Florida researchers are testing "smarter" signs and pavement markers specifically to combat wrong way driving. Get details and other heavy equipment news here.

November 1, 2018

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Probing Miami bridge collapse, NTSB eyes concrete, tension rod, jack

The National Transportation Safety Board continues its investigation into the potential causes of the bridge collapse. Learn the details of the investigation.

October 30, 2018

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Ill. Tollway, local governments move ahead with two new interchanges in west suburbs

The Illinois Tollway reached agreements with local governments regarding new interchanges projects in the western suburbs. See what the changes will offer here.

October 29, 2018

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In national first, TxDOT helping employees become certified in work zone safety

Texas has helped hundreds of its employees earn the Safety Certification for Transportation Project Professionals. Get more details on Equipment World.

October 26, 2018

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Report: Testing accelerates as autonomous trucking heads for open road

Federal guidelines regulating autonomous trucks could lead to an acceleration in autonomous truck testing and competition between companies. Learn more here.

October 25, 2018

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Groups working to recruit more women to transportation workforce

ARTBA and the WTS have formed an alliance to support and advance women in the transportation infrastructure sector. Get more heavy equipment industry news here.

October 23, 2018

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After the Boom: N.D. faces $2.5B funding shortfall for transportation projects

According to key findings in a report from TRIP, North Dakota faces a $2.5B shortfall in transportation funding needed to improve infrastructure in the state.

October 22, 2018

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Report: One-third of major U.S. urban roads deteriorated, work backlog growing as traffic increases

As urban roads continue to deteriorate and vehicle traffic increases, governments are looking for solutions to keep roads in good conditions. Learn more here.

October 19, 2018

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In Ill., $4B Tri-State Tollway (I-294) Interchange gets green light

Illinois Tollway officials, Rep. Libinski, Illinois DOT and others gathered to recognize a multi-governmental partnership to advance planning for a project.

October 18, 2018

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Last girders set on 40-bridge project over Salt River are longest Ariz. DOT has ever used

The last girders, some of which are the longest ever used by the Ariz. DOT, have been set on the South Mountain Freeway over Salt River. Learn more here.

October 17, 2018

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Caltrans garners four awards for public information communications

The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials Committee on TransComm presented these awards. Details on the awards on Equipment World.

October 12, 2018

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ARTBA names officers during annual meeting

The 2018-2019 American Road & Transportation Builders Association's officers were announced at their annual business meeting held in NYC on 1 October 2018.

October 11, 2018