A journalist who started his career at a weekly community newspaper, Irwin Rapoport has written about construction and architecture for more than 15 years, as well as a variety of other subjects, such as recycling, environmental issues, business supply chains, property development, pulp and paper, agriculture, solar power and energy, and education. Getting the story right and illustrating the hard work and professionalism that goes into completing road, bridge, and building projects is important to him. A key element of his construction articles is to provide readers with an opportunity to see how general contractors and departments of transportation complete their projects and address challenges so that lessons learned can be shared with a wider audience.
Rapoport has a BA in History and a Minor in Political Science from Concordia University. His hobbies include hiking, birding, cycling, reading, going to concerts and plays, hanging out with friends and family, and architecture. He is keen to one day write an MA thesis on military and economic planning by the Great Powers prior to the start of the First World War.
Pulice - a Flatiron Dragados company is set to complete the $45.6 million Mesa Gateway Airport Runway 12R-30L reconstruction project ahead of schedule and below budget. The project rebuilds the 10,401-ft. runway with new concrete, asphalt shoulders, lighting and drainage, enhancing safety and operations at this key commercial airport....
Read story
Security Paving Co. is completing a $23.2 million rehabilitation of 1 mi. of Interstate 5 in Burbank and Los Angeles with five 55-hour weekend closures. The project uses advanced planning and Cat equipment to replace concrete pavement, improve safety and ride quality and meet Caltrans’ 40-year design lifespan goals while maximizing productivity and safety....
Read story
J. Lee Milligan is upgrading a 2.5-mile section of U.S. 60 in Hereford, Texas, in a $44 million Texas Department of Transportation project. Improvements include asphalt resurfacing, ADA sidewalk upgrades, drainage enhancements and safety features. The project started in March 2026 and is set for completion in late 2029 to improve traffic flow and road durability....
Read story
VTrans is nearing completion of the $31.7M Colchester Exit 17 overhaul, improving safety and traffic flow at I-89 Exit 17 and Chimney Corner. The project includes a new U.S. 2 bridge, ramp upgrades, added turning lanes and bike lanes to reduce congestion and enhance mobility, funded by the Federal Highway Administration....
Read story
Pulice Construction is progressing on TxDOT’s $320 million project to widen and reconstruct 6 mi. of I-10 in Colorado County Texas. The upgrade includes expanded lanes new bridges and improved safety features to support growing traffic and hurricane evacuation, with completion expected by January 2029....
Read story
Ames Construction is replacing two aging bridges on U.S. 60 near Superior, Ariz., with a $70M ADOT project. The new Queen Creek Bridge and Waterfall Canyon box culverts will improve safety and traffic flow. Construction began in 2024 and is expected to finish by 2028, addressing geological challenges and increasing future traffic capacity....
Read story
The Webber–United JV is advancing Phases 4 and 5 of the $620M I-16/I-75 interchange project in Macon Georgia. These phases include widening highways, upgrading ramps and bridges, and improving traffic flow. Expected to finish by 2026, the project enhances safety regional freight movement and local commutes on this busy corridor....
Read story
TxDOT's $53.2 million Brazos River bridge project on I-69 in Sugar Land is nearly 60% complete. The phased demolition and reconstruction address riverbank erosion by extending the bridge 700 feet north. SER Construction leads, aiming for completion in November 2027 while maintaining traffic flow and ensuring safety throughout the process....
Read story
VTrans is rehabilitating the Quechee Gorge Bridge in Hartford, Vt., with Harrison & Burrowes. The $25M project includes extensive maintenance and suicide prevention measures. Scheduled for completion in fall 2026, the bridge will see structural improvements and widened walkways, enhancing safety....
Read story
Texas FM 1960 widening project nears completion, easing congestion in Lake Houston area. $128M project widened roadway from 4 to 6 lanes with new overpass bridge and improved traffic control plans. Challenges included utility relocation and contaminated soil, facing delays but maintaining safety and progress in construction....
Read story
Granite Construction is working on OCTA's $779 million, three-part State Route 91 Improvement Project in Orange County. The initiative aims to reduce congestion and improve mobility on a 6.6-mi. stretch of the highway between State Route 57 and State Route 55. Segment 1, focused on the Lakeview Avenue Interchange, is expected to be completed by late 2027. Prefabricated girders are being used for construction....
Read story
CDOT's $34.7 million I-70 resurfacing project from Chief Hosa to Colfax nears completion, improving safety and travel time reliability. Financed by state and federal funds, the project includes bridge deck repairs, variable speed limits, and new storm drainage improvements....
Read story
Construction of a runway safety deck at Boston Logan Airport by McCourt Construction Co. nears completion, aimed at enhancing aircraft safety with an Engineered Material Arresting System for potential runway overrun incidents. The project, funded by the FAA, includes a 650-ft.-long deck over the ocean at the end of Runway 9-27....
Read story
The nearly completed U.S. 90A at S.H. 99 project in Sugar Land aims to alleviate congestion with a new bridge and frontage roads. Construction challenges have been managed, including setbacks from Hurricane Beryl and utility conflicts, with completion expected by June 2026....
Read story
Cianbro Corporation progresses steadily on Phase 2 of Ticonic Bridge Replacement project, linking Winslow and Waterville with a new bridge featuring modern safety measures and materials, while closely following safety protocols and utilizing prefabricated materials....
Read story
Sacyr Construction USA LLC nears completion of a $25.69 million project in Lubbock to upgrade 3.3 mi. of U.S. 62. The overhaul includes new sidewalks, lighting, signal installations and improved drainage systems. Challenges included old infrastructure and high traffic volumes, but collaboration led to successful project completion. Workers used a variety of heavy machinery for the upgrades, with recycling materials when possible. Maintenance was a key focus for equipment longevity and efficiency....
Read story
Concrete Works of Colorado Inc. (CWC) is set to complete the $85 million Wadsworth Improvement Project in mid-April 2026, enhancing Wadsworth Boulevard in Wheat Ridge. The upgrade includes widening the road, building new intersections and pathways and enhancing safety measures. Scheduled work involves striping, grinding and irrigation commissioning. Challenges in the urban setting were overcome as CWC navigated the construction process efficiently....
Read story
Progress on GDOT's $30.1M SR 3/U.S. 41 bridge project over SR 293, CSX Railroad in Barstow County by C.W. Matthews Contracting Co. Inc. Good pace with the northbound bridge complete, aiming for project completion by April 2027. Crews focus on roadways, bridges, installing new drainage systems, and aim to minimize disruptions to traffic. Various machinery, materials like concrete, steel, asphalt, and a focused approach to safety evident on-site. Operations running smoothly with ongoing focus on project delivery....
Read story
Sully-Miller is working on Caltrans SR 2 project in LA, rehabilitating pavements and improving safety and mobility with upgrades to multiple segments, including bus lanes, ADA ramps, and bike racks. Crews face challenges with coordinating agencies and dealing with existing conditions, but are on track for project completion....
Read story
The Texas Department of Transportation is advancing the SH 71 East Corridor project, aiming to improve mobility in Bastrop County. The $58.5 million phase at Tucker Hill Lane, led by Jordan Foster Construction, will enhance safety and eliminate traffic signals, benefiting commuters traveling between Austin and Houston. The project is set for completion in fall 2028....
Read story
Construction Equipment Guide
470 Maryland Drive
Fort Washington, PA 19034
800-523-2200
Construction Equipment Guide covers the nation with its four regional newspapers, offering construction and industry news and information along with new and used construction equipment for sale from dealers in your area. Now we extend those services and information to the internet. Making it as easy as possible to find the news and equipment that you need and want.
Contents Copyrighted 2026, by Construction Equipment Guide, which is a Registered Trademark, registered in the U.S. Patent Office. Registration number 0957323. All rights reserved, nothing may be reprinted or reproduced (including framing) in whole or part without written permission from the publisher. All editorial material, photographs, drawings, letters, and other material will be treated as unconditionally assigned for publication and copyright purposes and are subject to Construction Equipment Guide’s unrestricted right to edit and comment editorially. Contributor articles do not necessarily reflect the policy or opinions of this publication.
Read our privacy policy here.
Mastodon