90.5 WESA Radio - Tue March 28, 2023
Pittsburgh's Charles Anderson Bridge Closed, But Repairs Are in Fast Lane
The Charles Anderson Memorial Bridge, which connects Oakland and Squirrel Hill in Pittsburgh, Pa., and carries the Boulevard of the Allies over Schenley Park, was blocked off to traffic for repairs and rehabilitation almost two months ago....
Massachusetts Department of Transportation - Tue March 28, 2023
MassDOT Plans to Begin Replacing 140-Year-Old Boston Bridge This Fall
The replacement of a 140-year-old bridge in Boston, Mass., will begin later this year after severe deterioration of the structure led to its abrupt closure last May during a routine inspection by Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) engineers....
Irwin Rapoport – CEG Correspondent - Thu March 23, 2023
American Bridge Rehabilitates East Haddam Swing Bridge
American Bridge Company (AB) is rehabilitating the East Haddam Swing Bridge, which carries Route 82 over the Connecticut River and links the towns of Haddam and East Haddam, for the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT)....
97.9 FM WHAV & MassDOT - Mon March 20, 2023
Haverhill Residents Give Wish List to MassDOT for Design of New Basiliere Bridge
Keeping street and boat traffic moving, installing decorative lighting, and the possible salvage of one tower were among the key issues raised during a recent public hearing in Haverhill, Mass., over plans to replace the PFC....
MaineDOT & Waterville Morning Sentinel - Mon March 20, 2023
Maine's $52.8M Ticonic Bridge Replacement Project to Finally Begin
A $52.8 million project to replace the 113-year-old Ticonic Bridge in Maine that spans the Kennebec River between Waterville and Winslow is scheduled to start. The work on the deteriorating bridge is scheduled to last four years, according to the Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT)....
Chuck MacDonald – CEG CORRESPONDENT - Thu March 16, 2023
DOT, Balfour Beatty Work to Complete a Unique Bridge in North Carolina
North Carolina DOT and construction giant Balfour Beatty are working together to replace Harker's Island Bridges, both more than 50 years old, with a modern two- lane bridge. The older version, a swing bridge, has become increasingly difficult to repair with costs rising rapidly....
Chuck MacDonald – CEG CORRESPONDENT - Thu March 09, 2023
Bridge Construction in Coastal Maine Aids Motorists, Pedestrians, Cyclists
Accessibility is an important aspect of all travel, and that especially holds true for coastal Maine. Tourism in Maine is extremely important, accounting for approximately $4.9 billion to Maine's economy each year....
Chuck MacDonald – CEG CORRESPONDENT - Thu March 09, 2023
J.D. Eckman Leads U.S. 1 Project Near Philly
Philadelphia, America's sixth largest city, bristles with four-lane highways and busy thoroughfares carrying citizens, tourists and interstate travelers to their destinations. These busy roads connect the city and visitors to historic locations downtown and fans to sporting venues....
WRDW/WAGT-TV & GDOT - Wed March 08, 2023
Construction On I-20 Bridge Over Savannah River May Last Another Year
Just over four years ago, construction began on the Interstate 20 bridges over the Savannah River at the Georgia-South Carolina state line. The $73 million project's primary objectives were to replace the aging spans and expand their four lanes to six....
Louisiana Department of Transportation & Development - Wed March 08, 2023
Louisiana DOTD Breaks Ground On Leo Kerner Moveable Bridge Replacement
State and local officials broke ground in late February in Jean Lafitte, La., on the first phase of a permanent replacement for the Leo Kerner Swing Bridge, destroyed by Hurricane Ida in 2021. The contingent was led by Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) Secretary Shawn D....
