Bennington Banner & Burlington Free Press - Thu March 03, 2022
Construction Starts on One Vermont Project, While Plans Finalized to Start Another
Despite the thaw of winter still several weeks away, an effort to replace the Arch Bridge in the Williamsville section of Newfane, Vt., has just gotten under way. Further to the north in Burlington, plans have been completed to build a multi-purpose support building at the University of Vermont's Virtue Field, home to the UVM soccer and lacrosse programs....
Ruksana Hussain - CEG Correspondent - Thu March 03, 2022
NCDOT Constructing Interstate Bypass at Rockingham to Reduce Congestion
Recognizing the need to preserve the physical quality of interstate roadways in Richmond County, the North Carolina Department of Transportation has embarked on a multiyear project constructing an access-controlled, four-lane, median-divided freeway on United States 74 Business interchange west of Rockingham to Harrington Road....
Illinois Tollway - Wed March 02, 2022
Illinois Tollway Approves Agreement With Chicago as I-490 Tollway Progresses
The Illinois Tollway board of directors announced Feb. 17 a key agreement with the city of Chicago necessary to construct the new I-490 Tollway — and complete the $3.4 billion Elgin O'Hare Western Access Project investment in the region's transportation infrastructure....
SGL Constructors - Tue March 01, 2022
I-4 Ultimate Improvement Project Reaches Major Milestone in Orlando
SGL Constructors has completed the I-4 Ultimate managed lanes, known locally as "I-4 Express", a significant milestone in the roadway's comprehensive redevelopment. The implementation of the managed lanes along the highway is an innovative solution to address traffic congestion and provide motorists with more reliable travel options....
Cindy Riley – CEG Correspondent - Tue March 01, 2022
Walsh Crews Prep for Next Phase of I-75 Mill Creek Expressway
To improve safety and ease traffic congestion, crews in Hamilton County, Ohio, continue working on a multi-year undertaking known as the I-75 Mill Creek Expressway project. "This will serve the tri-state area and the more than 160,000 motorists who use this busy corridor every day," said Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) District 8 public information officer Kathleen Fuller....
Lucy Perry – CEG CORRESPONDENT - Thu February 24, 2022
As Gas Taxes Dwindle From Electric Vehicle Use, Congress Looks for Solutions, Strategies
For all its faults, the Highway Trust Fund, funded through gas tax revenue, is the main financial support for America's roads and bridges. It hasn't increased with inflation — in fact, it hasn't increased in almost 30 years — even as road and bridge conditions deteriorate....
Brenda Ruggiero – CEG Correspondent - Thu February 24, 2022
West Virginia Moves Forward With $224M Road, Bridge Project
A multi-year design-build project is moving forward between Nitro and Scott Depot, W. Va. It includes the widening of Interstate 64 and major upgrades to the Nitro-St. Albans Bridge. The prime contractor is Brayman – Trumbull, A Joint Venture and funding is mostly from WV Roads to Prosperity Bonds, with some FHWA Build Grant funding, as well....
Simpson Strong-Tie - Wed February 23, 2022
Simpson Strong-Tie Partners With University of Texas to Test, Supply New Pavement Reinforcement Technologies
Simpson Strong-Tie, a leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, announced the development and launch of a category of pavement reinforcement technologies designed to improve the sustainability, longevity and resiliency of asphalt-paved road surfaces in North America....
Dixie Regional Transportation - Tue February 22, 2022
Dixie Regional Transportation Expo Returns to St. George
The Dixie Regional Transportation Expo returned to the Dixie Convention Center in St. George following a pandemic-induced move to a virtual space last year. This year's expo highlighted future projects along the Interstate 15 corridor through Washington County, as well as local projects spread across St....
Irwin Rapoport – CEG Correspondent - Tue February 22, 2022
Austin Bridge & Road Overcomes Many Obstacles to Rebuild Texas Span
When Austin Bridge & Road Inc. was tapped to deliver the $41,200,000 replacement of the FM 457 Swing Bridge (Matagorda Bridge) in Sargent, Texas, its crews knew it would be in for a challenging endeavor....
