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Roadbuilding
Seattle mayor chooses repair option to reopen cityâs busiest bridge
Seattleâs busiest bridge, which has been closed since March 23, is now slated for repairs that are expected to open the bridge by mid-2022, according to Mayor Jenny Durkanâs office. Durkan was faced with a choice of repairing or replacing the West Seattle High-Rise Bridge. The repair is estimated to cost $47 million, while replacement [âŚ]
December 2, 2020
Dealers
IronTek takes aim at streamlining fleet inventory sales, rental management
Designed as a âfaster, cheaper way to simplify fleet and inventory management,â IronTek Solutions says its mobile app and website pairs traditional equipment services with software created to steamline day-to-day activities. âOur platform allows fleet managers and owners to quickly identify which machines make the most sense to sell, create a hotlist that can [âŚ]
January 6, 2020
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
$11B Ill. road, bridge plan has new âasset managementâ focus
The Illinois DOT's plans have been modified to an asset management approach focused on roads, bridges, and smaller repairs intended to save money over time.
May 31, 2018
Roadbuilding
511 App now allows drivers to request roadside assistance in S.C.
Drivers needing roadside assistance in South Carolina can now request help on the S.C. Department of Transportationâs 511 App. The State Highway Emergency Program, or SHEP, responders can change tires, perform minor repairs and provide small amounts of gas. They also can help clearing wrecked vehicles from travel lanes. SHEP has helped about 800,000 motorists [âŚ]
December 6, 2017
Roadbuilding
Weekend closures continue on I-24 in Nashville to replace bridges
Nashville drivers just made it past their second weekend of the closing of Interstate 24 in the downtown area. The Tennessee Department of Transportation says two more weekends of closing that section of the interstate will be needed for the $28.5 million project to replace the Oldham Street and Spring Street bridges. Though the weekend [âŚ]
October 23, 2017
Roadbuilding
21 states receiving millions to repair storm-damaged roads
The Department of Transportation announced $334 million in emergency funds will be used to help 21 states repair roads and bridges damaged by storms and floods. Colorado will be getting $130 million, which is by far the more than any other state. The funds will help the state fix several roads and bridges damaged by [âŚ]
August 11, 2014
Roadbuilding
Poll: Americans want good roads & bridges, disagree on how
The majority of Americans understand the importance of good highways and bridges, and they understand the benefits of good transportation outweigh the cost to taxpayers. However, not many Americans can agree on how to pay for new roads and repairs. According to a new Associated Press-GfK poll six in 10 people surveyed say the benefits of [âŚ]
August 7, 2014
Roadbuilding
House approves $11 billion trust fund patch
The House has passed a $11 billion plan to pay the federal governmentâs share of road and bridge repairs for the next 10 months. With time âand money â running out, the House recognizes that immediate action is needed. It voted 367-55 to pass the measure. The Senate is also expected to pass the bill [âŚ]
July 15, 2014
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PHOTO: Scaffolding to the sky as workers make repairs to Washington Monument
We love this photo from the Associated Press which shows workers atop an impressive stretch of scaffolding as they make repairs to the Washington Monument. The 555-foot monument was damaged in an August 2011 earthquake.
May 6, 2013
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