Cindy Riley – CEG Correspondent - Thu June 18, 2026
$245M FTE Project Expands Central Polk Parkway
In the Sunshine State, Florida's Turnpike Enterprise (FTE) is overseeing a $254.5 million effort that will expand Central Polk Parkway. The project involves construction of a new 4-lane tolled roadway extending approximately 6.5 mi....
Cindy Riley – CEG Correspondent - Thu June 18, 2026
UA's Summer Projects Include $177M Smith Performing Arts Center
Bulldozers, backhoes and cranes dot the landscape, as crews in Tuscaloosa tackle roughly 65 active projects at the University of Alabama. The $575 million price tag includes a student well-being hub, a high-performance computing and data center and basketball renovations at Coleman Coliseum....
Cindy Riley – CEG Correspondent - Wed June 17, 2026
$284M Chester Bridge Nears Completion
Despite dealing with changing river elevations and fears of flooding, construction crews have persevered as they inch toward completion of the new Chester Bridge. The $284 million project replaces the aging Mississippi River bridge that connects Chester, Ill., to Perry County, Mo....
Cindy Riley – CEG Correspondent - Wed June 03, 2026
MDOT Replaces Aging Truss Bridge in Franklin County
Despite a dramatic beam collapse last May, Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) crews are looking to complete the $26.5 million U.S. 98 bridge replacement project in Franklin County by late summer or early fall....
Cindy Riley – CEG Correspondent - Tue June 02, 2026
$515M Kalamazoo Event Center Rises
A half-billion dollar project that will transform the area's sports and entertainment scene is unfolding in southwest Michigan. Slated to open in fall 2027, the $515 million Kalamazoo Event Center totals approximately 453,000 sq....
Cindy Riley – CEG Correspondent - Wed May 20, 2026
Phase II of ARDOT's Springdale Bypass Ahead of Schedule
Originally expected to wrap up in 2027, Phase II work on the Springdale Bypass is currently ahead of schedule. Construction is now expected to be finished this fall. "Completing the second phase of the Springdale Bypass is a big accomplishment for the Arkansas Department of Transportation [ARDOT] and northwest Arkansas," ARDOT director Jared Wiley told Construction Equipment Guide....
Cindy Riley – CEG Correspondent - Wed May 20, 2026
Bayfront Park Amphitheater Under Construction in Daphne
A longtime vision for the city of Daphne, Ala., is becoming reality with construction of the Bayfront Park Amphitheater. When completed in early 2027, the project will offer a place along the eastern shore of Mobile Bay for people to enjoy the performing arts and outdoor events....
Cindy Riley – CEG Correspondent - Tue May 19, 2026
KDOT's $239M I-70 Project to Improve Congestion
Designed to improve accessibility and bring new economic opportunities to downtown Topeka and the historic NOTO arts and entertainment district, the I-70/Polk-Quincy Viaduct project didn't happen overnight....
Cindy Riley – CEG Correspondent - Tue May 19, 2026
ODOT's $173M I-90 Project to Fix Flooding
In Cuyahoga County, Ohio, a $173 million rehabilitation project is replacing the existing pavement along I-90 from the Hilliard Road exit ramp bridge to West Boulevard in Rocky River, Lakewood and Cleveland....
Cindy Riley – CEG Correspondent - Wed March 25, 2026
Stone Construction Heads $120M Saban Center
Currently under construction in Tuscaloosa's River District, the $120 million Saban Center will uniquely prepare students, educators and the workforce for the future. Work on the facility began last year and is scheduled to be completed in late 2027....
