Tag: Alaska Department of Transportation

Roadbuilding

Alaska DOT thanks AGC members for post-earthquake infrastructure repair

The Alaska DOT recognized those who played an important role in repairing the infrastructure that was damaged by a powerful earthquake in the state of Alaska.

February 14, 2019

Roadbuilding

Alaska DOT plans repairs to Near Island Bridge in Kodiak

The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities is planning repairs to Near Island Bridge in the spring of 2019 to reduce current maintenance efforts and preserve the service life of the bridge, the Daily News Miner reports. The bridge, also known as the Kodiak Harbor Channel Bridge, was built in 1989 to connect Kodiak […]

February 23, 2018

Roadbuilding

Roadway Reinforcement: Geosynthetics require attention to project design and installation

A failed pavement isn’t a welcome sight, particularly during our current uncertain transportation funding. So it’s increasingly important that road builders use methods that can allow roads to be built faster, stronger and be made to last longer. Using geosynthetic materials is one way of prolonging pavement. These come in two primary forms: a geogrid, […]

July 2, 2015

Roadbuilding

Flood-damaged Dalton Highway reopens to traffic in Alaska

The Dalton Highway, the only road between the North Slope oil fields and Fairbanks, Alaska, reopened June 5 as planned, following an 18-day closure for repairs due to thaw flooding from a nearby river. The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (ADOT&PF) says the highway is open to two-way traffic with flaggers and a […]

June 8, 2015

Roadbuilding

Alaska DOT spends $171,000 on avalanche tool

The Alaska Department of Transportation has a new tool that should help reduce the hazards avalanches pose along Seward Highway and other high-risk areas, according to KTVA Alaska. The tool, called the Daisy Bell, is a cone-shaped blaster that’s suspended from a helicopter. Once assembled, crews will use it to send a powerful mix of hydrogen/oxygen […]

December 31, 2014

Roadbuilding

Better Bridges 2012 Bridge Inventory

America’s structurally deficient and functionally obsolete bridge count slowly, steadily falling.

November 12, 2012

Roadbuilding

Delineator bounces back when hit

Pexco LLC partnered with the Alaska Department of Transportation to develop a new design of delineator that would improve visibility for Department of Transportation workers and the “ice road” truck drivers as well as reduce maintenance for the agency. ,Pexco LLC partnered with the Alaska Department of Transportation to develop a new design of delineator that would improve visibility for Department of Transportation workers and the “ice road” truck drivers as well as reduce maintenance for the agency. ,Pexco LLC partnered with the Alaska Department of Transportation to develop a new design of delineator that would improve visibility for Department of Transportation workers and the “ice road” truck drivers as well as reduce maintenance for the agency. ,Pexco LLC partnered with the Alaska Department of Transportation to develop a new design of delineator that would improve visibility for Department of Transportation workers and the “ice road” truck drivers as well as reduce maintenance for the agency. ,Pexco LLC partnered with the Alaska Department of Transportation to develop a new design of delineator that would improve visibility for Department of Transportation workers and the “ice road” truck drivers as well as reduce maintenance for the agency. ,Pexco LLC partnered with the Alaska Department of Transportation to develop a new design of delineator that would improve visibility for Department of Transportation workers and the “ice road” truck drivers as well as reduce maintenance for the agency. ,Pexco LLC partnered with the Alaska Department of Transportation to develop a new design of delineator that would improve visibility for Department of Transportation workers and the “ice road” truck drivers as well as reduce maintenance for the agency. ,Pexco LLC partnered with the Alaska Department of Transportation to develop a new design of delineator that would improve visibility for Department of Transportation workers and the “ice road” truck drivers as well as reduce maintenance for the agency. ,Pexco LLC partnered with the Alaska Department of Transportation to develop a new design of delineator that would improve visibility for Department of Transportation workers and the “ice road” truck drivers as well as reduce maintenance for the agency.

February 21, 2012