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Hurricane Beryl Floods Roads Across the U.S., Downs Northeast Bridges
Crews across the U.S. are still cleaning up the mess left by Hurricane Beryl, which made landfall July 8 near Matagorda, Texas.
July 12, 2024
New U.S.-Canada Bridge Opens to Traffic in Maine
Upgrades to the new bridge include wider travel lanes, added shoulders on both sides and a raised sidewalk on the downstream side.
July 11, 2024
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Who is Minding Your Fuel (and Saving you Money)?
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Rising fuel costs are impacting everyone’s bottom line. With diesel prices increasing 74 percent over the last year, taking a hard look at fuel costs is a matter of survival.
July 1, 2024
$1.8 Billion in RAISE Grants Awarded for Roads, Bridges, Transportation
The Biden-Harris Administration so far has awarded nearly $454 billion in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding to more than 57,000 projects.
July 8, 2024
Roadbuilding
New Jersey Gas-Tax Hike Takes Effect to Pay for Roads, Bridges
Gas prices will rise by almost 2 cents every year until 2029, and a new fee for electric-vehicle owners also takes effect.
July 3, 2024
Roadbuilding
Worker, Driver Killed in Construction Zone Crash; Man Faces 7 Felonies
The driver allegedly lost control of his truck when he blacked out from a seizure while driving in Pewaukee, Wisconsin, resulting in two deaths.
July 2, 2024
Roadbuilding
Video: Last Arch Exploded on Kansas City’s Buck O’Neil Bridge
The blast takes care of the last of the three arches and makes way for a new bridge system set to be completed by the end of the year.
June 28, 2024
Roadbuilding
Video: Tractor Trailer Crashes into Workers’ Truck in Construction Zone
A trucker lost control of his rig and crashed into a parked truck occupied by two workers – all of which was caught on dashcam video.
June 27, 2024
Roadbuilding
Flooding Triggers Partial Dam Failure in Minnesota, Midwest Road Closures
At least 20 rivers in Iowa, Minnesota and South Dakota had reached record-high crests, and two deaths had been reported.
June 27, 2024
Roadbuilding
Cargo Ship Dali Leaves Baltimore; Eyes Turn to Key Bridge Replacement
State leaders seek a replacement bridge in the same location as the former span that collapsed March 26 after being struck by Dali.
June 24, 2024
Roadbuilding
Copper Thieves Attack "Ribbon of Light" on Award-Winning L.A. Bridge
An estimated 7 miles of copper wire have been stolen from the Sixth Street Viaduct, which opened in 2022 with unique lighted arches that are now dark.
June 21, 2024
Roadbuilding
NAPA: Recycled Asphalt for Road Construction Continues to Rise
Tonnage of reclaimed asphalt pavement, or RAP, used in asphalt mix has risen 75% since 2009.
June 19, 2024
Roadbuilding
Work to Begin on 11-Mile Widening of I-26 in South Carolina
The four-lane section will be expanded to six lanes; five bridges will be replaced, and two overpasses will be reconstructed.
June 13, 2024
Roadbuilding
Baltimore Port Channel Cleared for Reopening After Bridge Collapse
The port channel closed by debris since March 26 has been restored and deemed safe for ship traffic. Plans for a new bridge are underway.
June 10, 2024
Roadbuilding
Unique $1.1B Conditional Contract Awarded for I-26 Asheville Connector
The NCDOT can terminate the contract if a six-month process to lower the costs does not achieve significant enough reductions.
June 7, 2024
Roadbuilding
The U.S.’s Largest “Vegetated Bridge” Rises Over Busy Freeway
The bridge will provide a natural crossing for mountain lions and other animals, which are often killed crossing the Ventura Freeway.
June 6, 2024
Roadbuilding
“Can Can Blast” – Watch Explosions Move Mountains for Arizona’s I-17
In all, 62 controlled explosions were conducted, and to celebrate their conclusion, the ADOT playfully set them to music.
June 3, 2024
Roadbuilding
A "Peanutabout”? – New Design Calms Traffic at Odd Intersections
Beech Grove, Indiana, is the latest location for the new traffic-control alternative that is shaped like a peanut.
May 31, 2024
Roadbuilding
AGC: 64% of Highway Contractors Report Work Zone Crashes
More highway contractors are seeing crashes inside their work zones, says a new survey by the Associated General Contractors of America.
May 23, 2024
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