JCB - Mon July 22, 2019
JCB Network Expands In Alaska With Equipment Source Inc.
Equipment Source Inc. (ESI) JCB is the newest addition to the growing JCB dealer network in North America. The new JCB dealer sells and services a full range of JCB construction machines — including excavators, skid steer and compact track loaders and telehandlers — from locations in Anchorage and Fairbanks....
Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities - Tue July 02, 2019
Analysis Starts on Seward Highway Rockfall Hazard
The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities conducted field investigations for the Highway Safety Project: Seward Highway Rock Fall Mitigation. Work includes analyses of locations between mileposts (MP) 104 and 114 with a history of rock falls....
Associated Press - Wed May 08, 2019
Officials Review Port of Alaska
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) Anchorage officials have hired consultants to help determine the best path forward for the stalled modernization project of the Port of Alaska. The Alaska Journal of Commerce reports the Anchorage Assembly's Enterprise and Utility Oversight Committee approved a $45,000 contract last week for the project management firm Ascent PGM and the consulting firm Northern Compass Group....
Office of Senator Hughes - Wed April 24, 2019
Alaska Leaders Urge Rail Through Canada
The Alaska Senate on April 15 unanimously voted for a resolution urging the United States to issue a presidential permit allowing a railroad crossing between Alaska and Canada. "A railroad connecting Alaska to Alberta would provide a huge boost to our state's economy," said Sen....
SMS Equipment Inc. - Wed March 27, 2019
SMS Equipment to Distribute Komatsu in Alaskan Market
Partnering with leading manufacturers and their employees, SMS Equipment strives to be the number-one solutions provider to the construction, forestry, mining and utility markets. SMS Equipment will serve as the official Alaska distributor for the full line-up of Komatsu heavy equipment....
Associated Press - Tue March 05, 2019
Report: Alaska Construction Spending Expected to Increase
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A recent report shows spending on construction in Alaska is expected to increase by 10 percent this year, a sign the state's struggling economy is on the rebound. The forecast from the Institute of Social and Economic Research at the University of Alaska shows the value of "on the street" construction spending is expected to be $7.2 billion, The Anchorage Daily News reported....
Lori Tobias – CEG Correspondent - Wed February 13, 2019
Alaska DOT Jumps Into Action Hours After Earthquake
The first sign of trouble was the sound. Very loud. Like a low flying 747, recalled Shannon McCarthy, administration operations manager of the Alaska Department of Transportation. Then came the jolt and McCarthy knew this was no low flying plane....
Associated Press - Wed January 16, 2019
Ketchikan Applies for Permit to Blast Underwater Rock
KETCHIKAN, Alaska (AP) Ketchikan officials want to remove part of an underwater rock to expand the waterway's safe navigable area for cruise ships docking at the city. The Army Corps of Engineers issued a public notice on Nov....
Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities - Mon January 07, 2019
Seward Highway, Tudor Overpass Inspected; Repair Work is Required
Bridge inspectors determined that the damaged Tudor Road overpass, over the new Seward Highway bridge, remains structurally sound, however, one bridge girder is damaged and needs to be replaced. Because of this damage, the current traffic patterns will change....
ADOT&PF - Wed January 02, 2019
Legislature OKs $25M in Federal Funds for DOT&PF
The Legislative Budget and Audit Committee approved $25 million in federal receipt authority for the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) for repairs to earthquake damaged infrastructure....
