Brenda Ruggiero has written for CEG for over 20 years. She lives near the town of Accident in far western Maryland. Her favorite assignments so far involved interviews with Survivor’s Boston Rob and hot dog eating champion Joey Chestnut. Both were involved in construction at one time.
Brenda holds a BA in Mass Communication with a writing focus from Frostburg State University and minors in Public Relations and Political Science. She works full time as a staff writer for a weekly newspaper, the Garrett County Republican. She enjoys feature writing the most, which gives her the opportunity to talk to people and share their stories.
Brenda and her middle school sweetheart, Reuben, have been married for over 34 years and have three grown children and four cats.
PennDOT is working on a $70.1M I-376 project in Pittsburgh from Churchill to Monroeville. The funding is federal, with Swank Construction Company on the job. The project involves bridge replacements, rehabilitations, and preservations, with completion expected in fall 2026, progressing in sections. The work aims to improve safety with new technologies and materials....
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The expanded Howard Street Tunnel in Baltimore, MD reopens ahead of schedule and under budget, modernizing freight rail transportation along the East Coast. The $450 million project, led by CSX, boosts Maryland's economy and strengthens the nation's supply chain with improved tunnel infrastructure....
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Fay and BPC are leading the $1.5 billion PennDOT project, replacing bridges on I-80 in Brookville, PA as part of the PennDOT Major Bridge P3. The project aims to improve safety and accommodate heavy traffic through construction and maintenance....
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MDOT SHA's annual 'Snow Show' in Hagerstown showcased snow removal plans and equipment for the 2024/2025 winter season. The district, covering Garrett, Allegany, and Washington counties, has extensive snowfall preventative measures in place, including anti-icing, de-icing, and advanced equipment. Training for staff includes in-house lessons and state-wide sessions to ensure preparedness....
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The $40.8 million McKees Rocks Bridge Preservation project in Pittsburgh, Pa., funded by PennDOT, is on schedule for completion next summer. Extended due to unexpected deterioration, it includes sidewalk repairs, road reconstruction, barrier replacements, and lane restrictions causing traffic challenges. Subcontractors and specialty equipment are used to navigate unique aspects of the 1930 bridge, including spans over ALCOSAN wastewater treatment plant. Work involves 45-60 workers daily, structural repairs, and concrete pouring....
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Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration is undertaking a $283 million project to build a diamond interchange at MD 4 and MD 337 in Prince George's County. The project aims to enhance traffic operations, increase roadway capacity, and address safety concerns, with completion expected by fall 2028. Multiple phases involve realigning roads, constructing bridges, and accommodating for future growth challenges. Major subcontractors and stakeholders are involved to meet project goals....
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A WVDOT project in West Virginia, led by Brayman-Trumbull, involves widening Interstate 64 and improving the Nitro-St. Albans bridge. With an estimated completion in fall 2024, the $254 million project will upgrade existing structures and enhance traffic flow for the region....
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S&B USA Construction is demolishing Monongahela Lock and Dam No. 3 in Pennsylvania as part of US Army Corps of Engineers' efforts to improve river navigation. The $29.6 million project aims to save costs and time for moving materials and create a larger pool for recreational boaters. The demolition involves various techniques and is expected to be completed by 2026, benefiting local businesses....
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A Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) project worth $43.9 million is running ahead of schedule in Allegheny County, Pa. Known as the I-79 "S Bend" Project, it is located on I-79 in Kennedy, Robinson and Neville townships and Glenfield Borough in Allegheny County and begins approximately a half a mile north of the Route 60 (Moon Run) interchange and extends nearly 5.5 mi....
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The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) has reached the end of a $23.4 million project in Prince George's County to improve safety for pedestrians, bicyclists and motorists traveling along MD 500 (Queens Chapel Road) between MD 208 (Hamilton Road) and Eastern Avenue (Washington, D.C., line) in Hyattsville and Mount Rainier....
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Fay, S&B USA Construction (Fay) is one of several contractors responsible for the construction of a new terminal at the Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)....
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PennDOT recently reported on the progress of a bridge replacement project in Lackawanna County, Pa. The contract of $113 million was awarded to J.D. Eckman Inc....
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The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) has substantially completed a construction project in Baltimore County to improve the MD 151 (Sparrows Point Boulevard) and MD 151 B (Wharf Road) Interchange (BA8605280)....
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The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is nearing the end of a project to improve both the eastbound and westbound tubes of the Tuscarora Tunnel. The tunnel is located on the PA Turnpike Mainline (I-76) between mileposts 186 and 187 between the Fort Littleton Interchange (Exit 180) and the Willow Hill Interchange (Exit 189) on the Huntingdon/Franklin County line....
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The Hawk Falls Bridge Replacement Project is part of the continuing improvements scheduled for the Pennsylvania Turnpike's Northeast Extension (I-476). This project includes the complete replacement of the Hawk Falls Bridge (NB-610), milepost A-88.59, and the nearby Hickory Run Road Bridge in Carbon County, Pa....
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The annual "Snow Show" for the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration District 6 was held on Oct. 18, 2023, at the Keyser's Ridge Maintenance Shop....
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A Beaver County, Pa., project involving the complete replacement of the mainline bridge over the Beaver River is well under way on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. The contract was awarded to Fay, S&B USA Construction....
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The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) is working on a full interchange reconstruction at I-95 and MD 152 in Harford County, Md. The Bid Build Contract is for a $196 million project that is currently on schedule and financed by tolls revenue....
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A large West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) project is widening Interstate 79 to three lanes in each direction from Harrison County, W. Va., to the Pennsylvania state line....
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The Maryland Department of Transportation's State Highway Administration (SHA) has reported that a bridge replacement project in Boonsboro, which is in Washington County, is well under way and now in the construction phase....
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