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Roadbuilding
Miss. DOT worker aids arrest in copper theft from interstate lights
Last month, a Mississippi Department of Transportation employee saw a strange sight that eventually led to the arrest of a man stealing copper wire from light poles on Interstate 20 in Jackson. The worker saw a copper wire stretched across the interstate from a light pole and attached to the back of a small red [âŚ]
August 19, 2019
Dealers
Thompson Machinery plans three new stores within next 12 months
In the next 12 months, the caterpillar dealer Thompson Machinery plans to open two new Tennessee locations and one new Mississippi location. Details here.
May 3, 2019
Roadbuilding
143-year-old N.H. covered bridge to be renovated
The New Hampshire Department of Transportation is undertaking a nine-week renovation of the Honeymoon Bridge, a 143-year-old covered bridge in Jackson that was built by Charles Austin Broughton and his son Frank, the Boston Globe reports. The renovation will close the bridge from approximately March 25 through May 23 while the wood deck is replaced, [âŚ]
March 12, 2019
Roadbuilding
Closed for more than a year, construction begins on Jackson, Miss., bridge
Construction has officially begun on the McDowell Road bridge which has been closed over a year due to faulty structural issues. Get more details here.
October 30, 2018
Roadbuilding
Struck twice this year, 142-year-old N.H. covered bridge closed for repairs
A 142-year-old bridge in Jackson, New Hampshire is being repaired after being closed to traffic since July 2018. Get more details here on Equipment World.
September 5, 2018
Roadbuilding
Work to begin on widening I-40 at Jackson, Tenn.
Ground has been broken on widening 3 miles of Interstate 40 from four lanes to six in Jackson, Tennessee. The $67 million project also includes improving two intersections and building a new one along the highway, between west of the U.S. 45 Bypass and west of State Route 5. Two bridgesâat SR 5 and SR [âŚ]
October 5, 2017
Roadbuilding
FHWA funds target Ore. roads affected by fires; I-84E still closed
Some help is on the way for roads and bridges in Oregon damaged by wildfires, which began in July and continue in western parts of the state. The Federal Highway Administration announced that it has sent $1 million in âquick releaseâ emergency funds to start repair work. The Eagle Creek Fire has closed eastbound lanes [âŚ]
September 22, 2017
Roadbuilding
Semi hauling an excavator plows through a guardhouse while pulling onto college campus
At Bellhaven University theyâre referring to it as âthe Guardhouse Incident.â With construction having begun on a new on-campus apartment complex, a lot of big construction equipment is making its way onto Bellhavenâs small campus in Jackson, Mississippi. And, as you can see in the video below, a particular guardhouse at an entrance to the [âŚ]
August 25, 2014
Roadbuilding
Jackson County, Michigan to take on more than $29 million in highway projects this summer
Jackson County, Michigan is set to begin $29 million in highway projects in the coming months, MLive reports. Related: VIDEO: Michigan DOT examines Ohio roadbuilding in latest âReality Checkâ update Federal, state, city and county funds are paying for the project, the report notes. Major highway projects in the county include: A $1.4 million joint [âŚ]
May 8, 2014
Roadbuilding
Mississippi Lt. Gov. Reeves rejects statewide gas tax hike, supports bond bill
Missisppi Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves said Monday at the Stennis Capitol Press Corps luncheon in Jackson that he wonât support raising the stateâs gas tax but would support a bond bill that is less than $200 million, ClarionLedger.com reports. Reeves told luncheon attendees that maintenance of transportation infrastructure in necessary for public safety and economic [âŚ]
January 7, 2014
Roadbuilding
âPothole Robin Hoodâ aims to fix 100 potholes in Jackson, Miss.
A man known as the âpothole Robin Hoodâ has filled more than 50 potholes in Jackson, Mississippi, since Memorial Day, using asphalt he took from the city, according to a report from ABC News. The man, who goes by the name âChane,â said he takes asphalt from the city, repairs potholes and writes âcitizen fixedâ [âŚ]
July 12, 2013
Contractor Disaster Resources
Counties added to S.D. disaster declaration
Stanley County, South Dakota, has been added to the federal disaster declaration originally signed on May 13, 2011, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced on June 7. In addition, FEMA direct federal assistance is available to Clay, Union and Yankton counties. In total, 32 South Dakota counties are now eligible for FEMA Public Assistance. [âŚ]
June 9, 2011
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