American Society of Civil Engineers - Thu February 07, 2019
'Infrastructure Report Card' Shows Slight Improvement to 'C+'
The Georgia Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers released the 2019 Report Card for Georgia's Infrastructure Jan. 23. Fourteen infrastructure categories were given an overall grade of "C+."In 2014, the state received a cumulative GPA of a "C."Bridges ("C+"), roads ("C+"), and transit ("D+"), saw grade increases when compared to the 2014 Report Card....
AGC, AED and ARTBA - Wed February 06, 2019
Industry Groups Respond to President Trump's State of the Union
Various industry groups have issued responses to President Trump's remarks in his recent State of the Union address. Here is what they had to say:The chief executive officer of the Associated General Contractors of America, Stephen E....
Eric Olson –CEG Correspondent - Wed February 06, 2019
Project Aims to Prevent Flood Disaster Repeat
Following devastating floods that inundated large parts of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, in 2008 and again in 2016, the city is now building a massive flood-control system along the Cedar River. City designers and engineers hope it will provide a permanent solution to protect residents and businesses from the river's wrath....
Ohio Office of the Governor - Tue February 05, 2019
Governor Forms Committee to Study Road Conditions
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced Jan. 28 the creation of a committee that will study the current conditions of Ohio's roadways and recommend options for maintaining and enhancing the state's transportation infrastructure....
AASHTO Journal - Tue February 05, 2019
Group Pushes for Higher Fuel Tax, More Road Funding
Local government officials, local chambers of commerce, and local transportation groups are working together as part of a new advocacy organization to increase Ohio's state fuel tax and impose a fee on alternative-fueled vehicles to help generate more transportation funding....
Office of Gov. John Carney - Mon February 04, 2019
Delaware's New $636M U.S. 301 Mainline Opens to Traffic
The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announces that the new U.S. 301 mainline has opened to traffic on Jan. 10, 2019. The 14 mi.-long U.S. 301 mainline will improve safety and reduce congestion with the bypassing of 29 at-grade intersections, 18 of which are signalized, and numerous driveways with direct access to existing U.S....
PennDOT - Thu January 31, 2019
Work Starts on Route 252 Bridge Over Springton Reservoir in Pa.
The Wolf Administration announced that construction began on Jan. 28, on a project to replace the bridge that carries Route 252 (Palmer's Mill Road) over the Springton Reservoir in Upper Providence and Marple townships, Delaware County....
Ken Liebeskind -CEG Correspondent - Thu January 31, 2019
Maine Sets Out to Demolish, Replace Cummings Road Bridge Over Turnpike
The Maine Turnpike Authority will spend approximately $14 million to replace the Cummings Road Bridge over the Maine Turnpike (I-95) in Scarborough with a three-span steel girder bridge in a project that will demolish the existing bridge while maintaining traffic throughout the project....
Massachusetts Department of Transportation - Thu January 31, 2019
MassDOT Chooses Design for Allston Multimodal Project
Stephanie Pollack, Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) secretary and CEO, announced she has selected the "Highway At-Grade Hybrid With Elevated Soldiers Field Road" preferred alternative design for the Allston Multimodal Project when the replacement of the I-90 Allston Viaduct begins....
Chuck Harvey – CEG Correspondent - Wed January 30, 2019
Trains Avoid Traffic With $985.1M Fresno Trench
California High Speed Rail's Fresno Trench & State Route 180 Passageway project will take trains under highways and streets to avoid car traffic. The result will be greater safety for drivers using SR 180 and other streets in Fresno....
