Tag: transportation news

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Final phase of Nevada’s largest interchange underway in Las Vegas

The final phase of Nevada's Centennial Bowl project is underway. This last phase involves completing three remaining ramps in northwest Las Vegas. Watch here.

January 14, 2021

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3 Million Job Losses Predicted Without Increased Infrastructure Funding

This recent ASCE report predicts millions of lost jobs and dollars if the U.S. continues to fall behind in infrastructure funding.

January 13, 2021

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This new bridge is being built with a record-breaking concrete girder

The longest prestressed concrete girder made in North America will be placed on an interstate bridge, according to the Washington State DOT. Details here.

January 7, 2021

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$10B Covid aid headed to states to keep roadwork on track

A recently signed Covid-relief package will help states recoup lost revenue for road projects. See how much funding your state will get here on Equipment World.

January 6, 2021

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World of Asphalt paving education sessions to be held virtually in March

The show is teaming up with the National Asphalt Pavement Association to present the first People, Plants and Paving Digital Conference.

January 1, 2021

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24 contractors earn ACPA awards for outstanding concrete pavement

The American Concrete Paving Association presented its 31st annual Excellence in Concrete Pavements Awards for pavements constructed in the U.S. and Canada.

December 25, 2020

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Husqvarna expands into surface prep by acquiring Blastrac

Husqvarna is acquiring Blastrac, a manufacturer of products for shot blasting, scarifying, grinding, polishing and dust collection for surface preparation and polishing of concrete, steel and asphalt. The Holland-based Blastrac, which has North American headquarters in Oklahoma City, will join Husqvarna Group’s Construction Division. Husqvarna President and CEO Henric Andersson says the acquisition is part […]

December 23, 2020

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Does your town need infrastructure help? Case CE has a grant for that

Case Construction Equipment's Dire States Grant provides $25,000 worth of free use of construction equipment for building or repairing critical infrastructure.

December 18, 2020

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Plans for Elon Musk’s Boring Co. Vegas Loop advance

Las Vegas has moved a step closer to the Vegas Loop, a project by Elon Musk’s Boring Co. to build an underground transportation system using Tesla vehicles.

December 17, 2020

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100 lbs. of Dynamite Used to Blow Up Tenn. Bridge

With nearly 100 pounds of dynamite, a two-lane bridge was destroyed in Clarksville, Tennessee, to make way for a four-lane span.

December 16, 2020

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Biden picks Buttigieg for U.S. transportation secretary

President-elect Joe Biden has chosen Pete Buttigieg, former Democratic presidential primary contender and mayor of South Bend, Indiana, to serve as U.S. secretary of transportation, according to news reports. Buttigieg, 38, would be the first openly gay cabinet secretary if he is confirmed for the position by the Senate. He served as mayor of South […]

December 15, 2020

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PennDOT Financial Crisis: Contractors face clouded future

PennDOT announced it would have to halt road construction projects and delay future ones because it had run out of cash. A temporary fix leaves contractors waiting.

December 11, 2020