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Roadbuilding
Trans-Canada Hwy. reopens after massive sinkhole is repaired
Following the opening of a sinkhole in the roadway, the eastbound lanes of the Trans-Canada Highway near Salmonier Line (Route 90) in Newfoundland and Labrador reopened to traffic at approximately 3:45 a.m. on Jan. 7, CBC News reports. Westbound lanes had already reopened to traffic at approximately 7 p.m. Jan. 6. The Newfoundland Department of Transportation […]
January 11, 2017
Roadbuilding
Michigan DOT’s 5-year transportation plan includes $6.8 billion for highway restructuring and repair
In November, Michigan passed a $1.2 billion road funding law that will raise money for the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) through fee hikes, fuel tax increases, and budgetary shifts. Although full funding through that law won’t be available until 2021, mLive reports, when $600 million from the state general fund begins transferring to MDOT, there’s still a […]
April 12, 2016
Roadbuilding
Illinois Governor signs $1B plan for road repairs
Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn has signed a $1 billion capital spending plan, intended to create jobs and help repair the state’s roads and bridges. Transportation officials claim the money will go toward “shovel ready” road projects scheduled to take place this summer. Quinn estimates the 210 road projects will create around 14,300 jobs. Most of […]
July 23, 2014
Roadbuilding
Michigan DOT, local agencies could receive $100 million for highway damage caused by winter storms
The Michigan Senate has a plan for tackling potholes left on local and state roads by recent winter storms. Related: Chicago DOT works around the clock to repair potholes State lawmakers are considering a proposal that would grant $100 million to state and local highway repairs, Detroit Free Press reports. This winter brought especially harsh conditions […]
February 20, 2014
Contractor Disaster Resources
DOT gives states $20M for natural disaster repair
The U.S. Department of Transportation on Monday, May 7, announced $20 million for Oregon, Alabama and South Carolina to help cover the costs of repairing roads and bridges damaged by natural disasters or catastrophic events. “The Obama administration is committed to helping communities return to normal after natural disasters – and that includes ensuring that […]
May 8, 2012
Roadbuilding
DOT gives states $20M for natural disaster repair
The DOT is giving Alabama, Oregon and South Carolina money to help cover costs of repairing roads and bridges damaged by disasters.
May 8, 2012
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