Irwin Rapoport – CEG Correspondent - Wed September 23, 2020
Easy as ABC
Accelerated bridge construction (ABC) was the method chosen by SEMA Construction to replace the 50-year old Seagoville Road twin-bridges over I-635 in Dallas to minimize the impacts on traffic using the busy highway....
Irwin Rapoport – CEG Correspondent - Tue September 22, 2020
U.S. 101 New Youngs Bay Bridge Project Enters Second Year
The New Youngs Bay Bridge along U.S. 101 linking the cities of Astoria and Warrenton in northwestern Oregon, a crucial link for commuter and commercial traffic, is undergoing a major rehabilitation via a $12.4 million investment to extend its lifespan....
The Independent - Tue September 22, 2020
Federal Grant Aims to Connect Rhode Island Town to I-95 South
A connector road from Rhode Island Route 4 to Interstate 95 South in Quonset is one step closer to reality following U.S. Sen. Jack Reed's announcement Sept. 18 that two new federal grants totaling a combined $25.3 million were awarded to the state by U.S....
Hagerstown Herald-Mail - Tue September 22, 2020
New $38.7M Project on U.S. 340 in West Virginia Latest to be Awarded
A Mount Storm, W.Va.-based contractor has been awarded a $38.7 million project to widen U.S. Highway 340 to four lanes from the end of the Charles Town, W.Va., Bypass to nearly a half-mile south of the state line in Clarke County, Va....
Irwin Rapoport – CEG Correspondent - Tue September 22, 2020
Bay Cities Rapidly Rebuilds I-680
Bay Cities Paving & Grading Inc. , the general contractor located in Contra Costa County, began work on the $123.2 million project to build 11 new mi. of express lanes and other road infrastructure on southbound I-680....
AASHTO - Tue September 22, 2020
California Gets 'Quick Relief' Funds for Wildfire Damage
The Federal Highway Administration recently issued two packets of "quick release" Emergency Relief or ER funds to California (and Oregon) agencies to pay for repairs to transportation infrastructure damaged by wildfires raging across several western states....
Valley News - Mon September 21, 2020
Drivers Won't Notice Early Work to Rebuild I-89 Bridges in New England
Work to rebuild the two New England bridges carrying Interstate 89 over the Connecticut River started in mid-September, but transportation officials say motorists won't see a major change in their commute for at least a year....
Caltrans - Mon September 21, 2020
Flatiron to Make Upgrades On U.S. 50 in Sacramento
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has selected Flatiron to widen and rehabilitate U.S. Highway 50 between Watt Avenue and Interstate 5 in Sacramento. During a preconstruction phase of the $430 milion project, Caltrans and Flatiron have collaborated to identify major scope elements and finalize contract language necessary to establish a foundation for success....
Bridgewater Courier News - Mon September 21, 2020
NJ Transit Breaks Ground on Raritan River Bridge Replacement
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy joined public and private officials Sept. 15 at a ceremonial groundbreaking on the $595 million Raritan River Bridge replacement project. The event marked the beginning of construction to replace the existing swing-span bridge, known as River Draw, which was damaged during Superstorm Sandy in 2012 and has experienced recurring maintenance issues....
Caltrans - Mon September 21, 2020
'Fix-it-First' Program Will Use $1.6B to Preserve Highway
The California Transportation Commission (CTC) recently allocated more than $1.6 billion for transportation projects throughout the state, including about $1.3 billion for State Highway Operation and Protection Program (SHOPP) projects, Caltrans' "fix-it-first" program aimed at preserving the condition of the State Highway System....
