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Roadbuilding
Record-breaking Midwest floods keep DOTs scrambling; NOAA predicts much more water coming
Extensive flooding across the Midwest has left several state DOTs scrambling to reopen roads and prepare for major road repairs. Learn more on Equipment World.
March 25, 2019
Roadbuilding
Emergency roadwork follows historic floods in Wisc., Mich.
Governors of both states declared a state of emergency after storms dumped 6-10 inches of rain during those three days. More on the repairs on Equipment World.
June 22, 2018
Roadbuilding
$1 billion headed to Texas for Harvey rebuild, mitigation
Texas has snagged $1 billion in federal funding to help the state’s Gulf Coast rebuild after Hurricane Harvey and to reduce damage from future floods and hurricanes. That includes buying out flooded properties and elevating flood-prone structures. Cities and counties can now apply for the money, which comes from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, according […]
February 16, 2018
Roadbuilding
All tollways in Houston area now reopened following Harvey
Tolls are now being collected again in Harris County, Texas, on roads that had flooded from Hurricane Harvey. That includes the southbound lanes of the West Sam Houston Tollway/Beltway 8 in Houston, which required extensive repairs. The section of the tollway was the last of the Harris County Toll Authority’s toll roads to reopen. Traffic […]
September 19, 2017
Roadbuilding
Despite Harvey’s Texas exit, over 400 roads still flooded in the state
Harvey has left Texas, but more than 400 roads covering a large portion of southeastern Texas remain closed due to flooding, the Texas Department of Transportation reported August 31. The number of closed roads is down from August 30 when more than 500 roads were reported as flooded. The affected area extends north from Corpus […]
August 31, 2017
Roadbuilding
Over 500 roads in Texas face flooding conditions from Harvey
More than 500 roads covering a large portion of southeastern Texas are closed due to flooding from Tropical Storm Harvey, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. The affected area extends north from Corpus Christi along the coast up to Port Arthur and extends west through and beyond Houston. Harvey initially made landfall Friday as […]
August 29, 2017
Roadbuilding
South Carolina DOT worker killed after getting swept away by floodwaters
A South Carolina road worker died Sunday after floodwater overturned his truck and swept it away during the powerful storm flooding the state. According to the Greenville News, Timothy Wayne Gibson was working in Columbia when the flow of the floodwater overcame the South Carolina Department of Transportation worker’s truck. The rushing water was powerful enough to flip […]
October 6, 2015
Roadbuilding
Portion of I-10 in California will reopen Friday while crews continue to work on bridge collapse
Traffic will resume on Interstate 10 on Friday, less than a week after the heavy rain caused serious damage to the highway and collapsed a bridge. The California Department of Transportation announced that traffic on the interstate at the Tex Wash Bridge about 50 miles west of the Arizona border would be reduced to two lanes […]
July 23, 2015
Roadbuilding
Flooding causes portion of I-10 to collapse in California (PHOTOS)
Heavy rainfall in Southern California caused a section of Interstate 10 to collapse on Sunday, about 50 miles west of the Arizona border. An elevated portion of the highway collapsed after hours of heavy rain and has cut off travel for the thousands that drive the highway through the desert to and from Southern California and […]
July 21, 2015
Roadbuilding
Tips and tricks for driving in dangerous winter weather conditions
Winter can bring with it a variety of adverse weather conditions from snow and ice to rain and fog. All of these unpredictable elements can make driving in winter challenging for everyone. When winter rains and snows hit, reminding company drivers on the basics of winter driving is a good subject. ADJUSTING VEHICLE SPEED […]
December 26, 2014
Roadbuilding
Vehicles covered in oil and grime after construction project gone wrong
Drivers headed west on Highway 19 near Northfield, Minnesota, found an unpleasant surprise on their vehicles. Commuters saw signs warning of road construction, but didn’t think anything of it until they exited their vehicles after reaching their destination. That’s when they found their vehicles covered in oil and grime. It was the result of a simple […]
August 28, 2014
Roadbuilding
Maryland highway crews repair potholes following rain, snow storms
Maryland highway crews, like those in other states, are working to repair potholes that formed after recent rain and snow storms. The Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) announced that crews are repairing the potholes weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. SHA Administrator Melinda B. Peters explains that the recent snow storms likely contributed to […]
January 17, 2014
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