CEG - Wed March 06, 2019
Cracks Shut Down Chicago Bridge
The northbound lanes of Chicago's Lake Shore Drive at the Chicago River were reopened to traffic Feb. 12 after the discovery of two cracked steel beams used to support the roadway forced it to close for a day, the AP reported....
AASHTO Journal - Wed March 06, 2019
Michigan I-94 Bridge Replacement Wins DOT Partnership Charter Award
The I-94 Modernization Advanced Bridges Project Team within the Michigan Department of Transportation recently received the 2018 MDOT-ACEC Partnership Charter Award, which recognizes project managers and firms in Michigan for project partnerships based on trust, effective communication, continuous improvement, innovation and timely issue resolution....
ODOT - Tue March 05, 2019
Interstate 75 Project Enters Third Year of Construction
Extensive work on the Interstate 75 widening and reconstruction project in Findlay, Ohio, allowed the project to reach its first major milestones during 2018, and work continues as the project enters its third year of construction....
Irwin Rapoport – CEG Correspondent - Tue March 05, 2019
ODOT Director Warns of Coming Financial Crisis
Unless serious measures are taken soon to bolster funding for the Ohio Department of Transportation, its ability to properly maintain, rebuild, and expand the state's road and bridge network will be compromised, ODOT Director Jack Marchbanks told the Governor's Advisory Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Feb....
Cindy Riley – CEG Correspondent - Mon March 04, 2019
N.J. Lays Groundwork to Replace Portal Bridge
At an estimated cost of $1.6 billion dollars, a two-track replacement structure known as Portal North Bridge is closer to becoming a reality. While main construction has yet to begin due to money issues, early work on the project in Kearny and Secaucus, N.J., is complete, and not a moment too soon....
AASHTO Journal - Mon March 04, 2019
New York Assembly Task Force Issues Infrastructure Report
On Jan. 28, a "task force" comprised of Republican state legislators issued a 33-page report regarding the condition and future outlook for New York's state transportation system — a report based on information gained from eight regional forums held by members of the Assembly Minority Conference throughout the fall last year....
Virginia Department of Transportation - Mon March 04, 2019
VDOT Picks Contractor for Largest Project in State's History
Gov. Ralph Northam announced that the Commonwealth of Virginia has selected Hampton Roads Connector Partners, a design-build team, to deliver the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel (HRBT) Expansion Project. The fixed price ($3.3 billion) and fixed completion date (Nov....
Associated Press - Thu February 28, 2019
Transportation Officials Reviewing Gov's Proposal to Fund Road Repairs in W.Va.
CHARLESTON, W. VA. (AP) West Virginia Department of Transportation Secretary Tom Smith said officials are reviewing a proposal by Gov. Jim Justice to take road bond money meant for major projects and use it to repair secondary roads....
Ken Liebeskind -CEG Correspondent - Thu February 28, 2019
Reed & Reed Leads Nearly $40M Toll Plaza Construction Project in Maine
The Maine Turnpike Authority has initiated a project that will relocate a toll plaza on the Maine Turnpike and expand it into a facility with 15 toll booths, including six E-Z pass center lanes. The $39.5 million project started in November and will be completed in June 2021....
Associated Press - Wed February 27, 2019
Arkansas Governor Announces $300M Highway Funding Plan With Gas Tax Hike
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) Arkansas' governor on Feb. 11 unveiled a $300 million highway funding plan that calls for increasing taxes and tapping into expected casino revenue, hoping to win over fellow Republicans who have said they want to address road needs before taking up his proposed income tax cut....
