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Famous Hwy. 1 drive along Big Sur coast to open ahead of schedule
The mudslide on May 20, 2017, dumped 6 million cubic yards of mud onto the road and into the ocean. Caltrans says that created 15 acres of additional coastline.
June 19, 2018
Roadbuilding
B.C.’s Silver Bridge to get seismic retrofit
The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure awarded a $1 million contract to Seismic 2000 Construction Ltd. to seismically upgrade Silver Bridge on Highway 1 south of Duncan, British Columbia, Canada, the Ladysmith Chemainus Chronicle reports. The upgrade is scheduled to begin in late September and be completed sometime in the spring of 2018. “Retrofitting the […]
September 21, 2017
Roadbuilding
Crews launch steel support beams into place for Pfeiffer Canyon Bridge in Cal.
The Caltrans time-lapse video below shows the progress being made on Big Sur’s Pfeiffer Canyon Bridge, which has been closed to traffic for reconstruction of the bridge. The video was taken between Aug. 21 and Aug. 28, 2017 as crews launched the steel support beams that will support the new Highway 1 bridge into place. […]
September 14, 2017
Roadbuilding
Guest Blog: The 5 Most Dangerous Roads in the World
Whether you happen to be a thrill-seeking car enthusiast or a cautious traveler prone to carsickness, knowing what to expect on your upcoming commute is essential. Driving in foreign countries — where highway laws, motorist behavior and vehicle types can be remarkably different from those at home — often involves a strange mixture of terror and excitement. […]
October 23, 2013
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