CODOT - Wed September 26, 2018
I-25 N Construction Begins
Crews permanently closed the east frontage road from the Budweiser Events Center to Westgate Drive, just south of Colorado Highway 392, on Sept. 4, to prepare for construction of the I-25 North Express Lanes: Johnstown to Fort Collins project....
AASHTO Journal - Wed September 26, 2018
CTC Approves More Than $2B for Transportation Projects
The California Transportation Commission recently approved more than $2 billion in funding for a range of transportation projects. Of those,100 are funded entirely or at least partly by $690 million from Senate Bill 1, or SB 1, also known as the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017, with $1.3 billion approved for nearly 150 other transportation projects that require additional maintenance, improvements and construction....
Federal Transit Administration - Tue September 25, 2018
DOT Announces $366.2M in Grants to Improve Bus Infrastructure Nationwide
U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao announced Sept. 25, that the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) will award $366.2 million in grants to improve the safety and reliability of America's bus systems and enhance mobility for transit riders....
Associated Press - Tue September 25, 2018
Oregon House Speaker Spurs Talks on Interstate Bridge
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) Oregon House Speaker Tina Kotek wants to sit down with Washington lawmakers before the end of the year to further discussions about replacing the Interstate Bridge. The Portland Democrat said at a transportation forum that she welcomes a renewed commitment from Washington legislators who appear ready to start talking about replacing the Interstate 5 bridge connecting the two states, The Oregonian/OregonLive reported....
Idaho Transportation Department - Tue September 25, 2018
$90.2M Grant Will Expand I-84
Deputy Administrator of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Brandye Hendrickson and Gov. C.L. "Butch" Otter commemorated the historic approval of a $90.2 million grant that will help fund the expansion of Interstate 84 in Canyon County....
SLC.gov - Tue September 25, 2018
Mayor Urges Residents to Vote on $87M Streets Bond
Mayor Jackie Biskupski praised Salt Lake City Council Members for approving a bond election to let voters decide whether to approve an $87 million bond to repair and replace streets. The bond election will be held in November....
Irwin Rapoport – CEG Correspondent - Mon September 24, 2018
Florida's Palmetto Express Work Speeds Toward Finish Line
The Florida Department of Transportation's (FDOT) $262 million (estimated) design-build SR 826/Palmetto Expressway project will be completed in late fall as crews from the joint venture of Community Asphalt Corporation, Condotte America, De Moya Group Inc....
Irwin Rapoport – CEG Correspondent - Thu September 20, 2018
In With the New… Out With the Old on Chestatee River
Having completed the Georgia Department of Transportation's (GDOT) new $22 million State Route 53 bridge — the Bolling Bridge — over the Chestatee River (Lake Lanier) last July, vehicles are now using it and the Scott Bridge Company Inc....
Michigan Department of Transportation - Wed September 19, 2018
I-75 BL Closes in Pontiac to Replace Railroad Crossing
The Michigan Department of Transportation is investing $690,000 to replace the railroad crossing along the I-75 BL (U.S.-24 BR/Woodward Avenue) between the Pontiac Loop and South Boulevard in Oakland County, which is in very poor condition....
Office of Gov. Holcomb - Wed September 19, 2018
Indiana Unveils $1B Infrastructure Investment
Gov. Eric J. Holcomb announced his infrastructure agenda plan for 2019, including a new $1 billion investment in infrastructure projects. The Next Level Connections program will expand broadband services in rural Indiana, grow the state's systems of trails, create more nonstop international flights and move up the completion of major highway projects....
