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Roadbuilding

Fayat to buy Atlas Copco road construction equipment division Dynapac

Fayat has agreed to purchase the road construction equipment division, known under the Dynapac brand, of Atlas Copco, just one week after the latter announced it was divesting the group that makes rollers, pavers and planers. The sale is expected to be completed by the second quarter of this year. “We are very happy and […]

January 19, 2017

Roadbuilding

9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals decision allows South Mountain Freeway work to continue

The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has rejected the Gila River Indian Community’s motion for an injunction pending appeal to stop the Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway. Work can now proceed on the South Mountain Freeway “while an appeal by freeway opponents is pending before the 9th Circuit in San Francisco,” says the Arizona […]

January 19, 2017

Roadbuilding

Penn., Ohio, Michigan groups form Smart Belt Coalition to focus on automated vehicle tech

Transportation agencies from Pennsylvania, Ohio and Michigan have formed the Smart Belt Coalition to focus on automated and connected vehicle initiatives. “I’m excited for us to continue our efforts in fostering safe and effective development of this technology,” Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Secretary Leslie S. Richards says. “This multi-state partnership not only offers fantastic collaboration […]

January 19, 2017

Roadbuilding

Georgia DOT awards 25 contracts valued at $54.3 million for January

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) for January has awarded 25 contracts valued at $54.3 million, with the majority (73 percent) dedicated to road surfacing and maintenance work. Thirteen of the awarded contracts, valued at $39.9 million, will involve resurfacing and maintenance of 170 miles of state highways, bringing the fiscal year 2017 total in […]

January 18, 2017

Roadbuilding

Minnesota DOT releases final versions of 20-year capital, multimodal plans

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) has released the final versions of its 20-year policy and highway capital investment plan, which indicates $39 billion will be needed over that 20-year period, as well as statewide multimodal plan. MnDOT’s Minnesota State Highway Investment Plan finds there will be an $18 billion “gap between system needs and […]

January 18, 2017

Roadbuilding

USDOT: Investment needed to improve transportation infrastructure up 3.4% to $836 billion

A new report from the U.S. Department of Transportation finds there is a $836 billion investment backlog of projects needed for the country’s transportation infrastructure. “We have an infrastructure system that is fundamental to the nation’s economic health, and it needs greater attention and resources,” says Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx. “Improving our nation’s roads, bridges, […]

January 17, 2017

Roadbuilding

Connecticut DOT releases $10.9 billion five-year capital plan

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) has released its $10.9 billion, five-year capital plan for fiscal years 2017-2021 covering highways, bridges, public transportation and bicycle and pedestrian needs. “The Department has leveraged state and federal resources to advance one of our largest construction programs in recent years,” says CTDOT Commissioner James P. Redeker. “Investment in […]

January 17, 2017

Roadbuilding

Nebraska DOR picks projects for County Bridge Match Program

The Nebraska Department of Roads (NDOR) has selected project proposals for the first round of the County Bridge Match Program, which provides funding to counties for the “innovative replacement and repair of deficient county bridges.” This round provides $4 million to be distributed to 22 proposals in 32 counties and 68 bridges across the state. […]

January 17, 2017

Roadbuilding

Transportation secretary nominee Chao cites safety, private investment, technology in hearing

President-elect Donald Trump’s Transportation Secretary nominee Elaine Chao highlighted safety, private investment and technology during her nomination hearing before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation Jan. 11. Chao previously served as Labor Secretary under George W. Bush and as Deputy Transportation Secretary under George H.W. Bush, so she has a close familiarity with […]

January 16, 2017

Roadbuilding

AASHTO picks Idaho Transportation Department innovation program as prototype

The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) has selected the Idaho Transportation Department’s (ITD) innovation program as a prototype for other state departments to use. ITD reports AASHTO called Innovate ITD! a “best-in-class process” and the association’s Innovation Initiative committee plans to work with the department to “showcase the innovation” to other […]

January 16, 2017

Roadbuilding

TRIP: Road and bridge conditions cost Montana drivers $794 million per year

Deteriorated conditions, congestion and minimal safety features on roads and bridges are costing Montana motorists $794 million per year ($1,417 per driver) associated with increased vehicle operating costs (VOC), traffic crashes and delays according to a report from The Road Improvement Program (TRIP). TRIP periodically releases state reports such as this one, available at tripnet.org, and […]

January 16, 2017

Roadbuilding

Georgia DOT to open first diverging diamond interchange outside of metro Atlanta area

The Georgia Department of Transportation plans to open the state’s first diverging diamond interchange (DDI) outside of metropolitan Atlanta on Jan. 15 at the intersection of I-95 and SR 21 at Exit 109. DDIs, one of a few new alternative interchange designs being implemented in the U.S., eliminate left turns that have to clear opposing […]

January 13, 2017