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Oregon DOT faces hundreds of miles of roads damaged by wildfires
The Oregon Department of Transportation reports that hundreds of miles of roads in the state have been damaged by wildfires. Just on the Oregon 22 North Santiam Highway, the ODOT estimates hundreds of thousands of hazard trees need to be cleared. Crews are also clearing trees on OR 138 and OR 126 McKenzie Highway. “It […]
September 21, 2020
Roadbuilding
Calif. Camp Fire destroys unique Gold Rush-era covered bridge
According to the HRCBA, the Honey Run Covered Bridge was the only covered bridge in the United States with three unequal sections. Get more information here.
November 19, 2018
Roadbuilding
Cal. wildfires close freeways, create thousands of evacuees
Wildfires raging in Southern California this week have led to thousands of residents evacuating their homes. A fire out of control in Ventura County reached the Pacific Ocean on December 6 destroying homes along the way. The fire jumped Highway 33 and crossed the 101 Freeway into Solimar Beach, burning 50,500 acres, according to the […]
December 6, 2017
Workforce
Hurricane recovery sends construction unemployment to record low
U.S. construction unemployment tied a record low in October, at 4.5 percent, with recovery from Hurricanes Harvey and Irma and other disasters appearing to lead the jobs increase, according to Associated Builders and Contractors. The last time construction unemployment reached 4.5 percent in October was in 2006, the ABC says. The October 2017 rate was […]
December 4, 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 “quick release” emergency funds to start repair work. The Eagle Creek Fire has closed eastbound lanes […]
September 22, 2017
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