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Minn. LED traffic lights have a snow problem
The Minnesota Department of Transportation has found that its efforts to save costs on converting traffic signals to LED bulbs can have safety consequences. Though the lights bring a 90 percent cost savings, they don’t emit as much heat as the former incandescent bulbs. That has left many of the lights covered in snow, preventing […]
December 8, 2017
Roadbuilding
New I-15 interchange near Las Vegas to reduce congestion, noise
A new interchange to Interstate 15 near Las Vegas is being built to relieve traffic and reduce traffic noise for nearby residents. The $33.7 million interchange at Starr Avenue will include six lanes, landscaped medians and bike lanes and is scheduled to be completed in mid-2019. The project completes construction of Starr Avenue between Las […]
December 4, 2017
Roadbuilding
Miss. roads open after Hurricane Nate but some work remains
The Mississippi Department of Transportation says its crews continue road recovery efforts following Hurricane Nate, which struck the Gulf Coast on October 8. “All travel lanes are open, but MDOT crews will continue clearing sand from medians and shoulders along the U.S. Highway 90 corridor,” said Transportation Commissioner Tom King in a news release. “Motorists […]
October 11, 2017
Roadbuilding
Florida man designs hurricane-resistant traffic signal hangers
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is installing pivotal hangers at traffic signals throughout the state to protect the signals from hurricane damage, according to a report from the Sun Sentinel. The hangers, designed by Florida native Robert Townsend, will be retrofitted onto existing traffic signals in Palm Beach and Broward Counties. FDOT will spend […]
July 17, 2013
Roadbuilding
An Occasional Series: One 2 One with some of the most interesting people in the business
FHWA Administrator Victor Mendez talks to Editor-in-Chief John Latta.
January 10, 2013
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