Lori Tobias is a career journalist, formerly on staff as the Oregon Coast reporter at The Oregonian and as a columnist and features writer at the Rocky Mountain News. She is the author of the memoir, Storm Beat - A Journalist Reports from the Oregon Coast, and the novel Wander, winner of the Nancy Pearl Literary Award in 2017. She has freelanced for numerous publications, including The New York Times, The Denver Post, Alaska Airlines in-flight, Natural Home, Spotlight Germany, Vegetarian Times and the Miami Herald. She is an avid reader, enjoys kayaking, traveling and exploring the Oregon Coast where she lives with her husband Chan and rescue pups, Gus and Lily.
Iowa DOT is responding to growth in Des Moines with a $94 million, three-phase construction project to improve traffic flow and safety. The project includes adding a diverging diamond interchange, widening lanes, and reconstructing interchanges. Completion is expected by 2028....
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PCL Construction is building a $300 million facility in Seattle for Amtrak Airo trains, part of a modernization project funded by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Challenges include a shallow water table and seismic activity on the former tidal bed, but the project aims to enhance maintenance practices and efficiency for Amtrak's new fleet....
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Pacific Steel Group is constructing California's first steel mill in 50 years in Mojave. The project, Mojave Micro Mill, aims to meet emission standards and utilize renewable energy. The mill will provide jobs and produce steel by 2027....
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Louisiana's $123M I-20 project has faced unexpected challenges, including 18-wheeler accidents due to rainy conditions. LaDOTD enforced a truck ban and utilized an interstate bypass. The project, funded by NHPP, aims to improve travel safety and efficiency, with completion expected by late 2025/early 2026....
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Work on removing fish barriers on U.S. 101 in Washington’s North Olympic Peninsula is under way, part of a $136 million project to replace outdated culverts at Lees, Ennis, Tumwater and Chimacum creeks. The state aims to restore access to 90 percent of blocked salmon habitat by 2030, with $3.95 billion of $9 billion already spent. New bridges and natural elements will aid fish passage and stream restoration....
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Construction of a $390 million, 5,500-spot Terminal B garage progresses at Sacramento International Airport, part of a $1.3 billion upgrade project to accommodate record passenger numbers. The facility will feature amenities like a parking guidance system, EV chargers, solar panel readiness and public art. Scheduled for completion in fall 2026, the project creates 1,000 jobs under a Community Workforce Training Agreement....
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Sea-Tac airport's Concourse C expansion project hits a milestone with the placement of final steel beam. Once completed in 18 months, the concourse will offer new amenities and tripled space, featuring sustainable design elements like solar panels and electric heat pumps....
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ODOT launched $158M SR8 bridge replacement using innovative hydraulic method. New bridges to replace iconic structure built in 1953, aiming to improve safety and efficiency for over 114,000 daily commuters. Innovative construction method overcomes site challenges, completion set for 2028....
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Construction on the $1.5-$1.9 billion I-5 Rose Quarter Project in Oregon begins this summer, addressing traffic congestion and safety issues. The project includes a new highway cover, roadway crossings, ramp improvements, and focus on diverse workforce opportunities. Efforts aim to reconnect the historic Albina neighborhood and enhance urban connectivity....
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Denver's 16th Street Mall is undergoing a $175.4 million overhaul for the first time since its 1982 inception by I.M. Pei. Setbacks pushed the completion to fall 2025, exceeding budget but improving efficiency. The project aims to enhance infrastructure and visitor experience with wider walkways, modern design, and enhanced amenities....
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WSDOT's $203 million I-5 project in King and Snohomish counties includes new concrete panels, pavement, and deck repaving. Commuters face lane closures from Yesler Way to Northgate until 2025, with further work planned through 2026....
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The $954M Chickamauga Lock Replacement Project by the US Army Corps of Engineers aims to replace an outdated lock unable to accommodate modern jumbo barges. The project, set to finish by the end of 2027, involves various contracts and components to enhance efficiency and safety in transporting goods through the lock....
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Sacramento Airport builds a $140M Pedestrian Walkway to replace overcrowded train system. Featuring sky bridges and public art, the project will enhance passenger experience. Completion expected in spring 2026, part of $1.3B SMForward Program....
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$112 million I-15 Idaho project finishes eight bridge reconstruction after two years. Challenges included traffic management and unique dirt conditions but project continues with the Chubbuck Road rebuild. Part of a $400 million plan to modernize Idaho's infrastructure under TECHM....
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Contractor Hawkins Construction is taking on Nebraska's $130M I-80 expansion, adding a lane in each direction plus a shoulder. Limited closures and use of drone technology aim to ease traffic and ensure efficiency. Project set for completion in 2026....
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Puget Sound's SR 520 Montlake Project is near completion, transforming the corridor with green infrastructure. Simultaneously, Skanska begins work on the $1.375 billion Portage Bay and Roanoke Lid Project. Challenges include construction fatigue and noise disruptions. The $5.59 billion SR 520 Bridge and HOV Program aims to enhance travel safety with resilient bridges, transit expansions, and landscaped freeway lids by 2032....
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Wildish Construction swiftly repairs a damaged Necarney Creek Bridge on U.S. 101 near Manzanita, preventing a potential disaster on a crucial West Coast transportation route. The emergency repair operation, costing between $750,000 and $1 million, involved removing and replacing the damaged sections, ensuring the safety of travelers and locals....
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Tillamook, Oregon's South Jetty repair project features a unique, customized excavator, one of two in the world, to place stones for repairs. The project aims to restore structural integrity and protection for commercial boats, setting completion for October 2025....
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The $779 million I-95 bridge project in Rhode Island, funded by a federal grant and RIDOT, will address 15 bridges over 7 years, improving safety and traffic flow. The design-build method delivers rapid construction, facilitating the removal of structurally deficient bridges and enhancing key freight routes....
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The Indiana DOT successfully completes the $2 billion I-69 Finish Line project, connecting Evansville and Indianapolis. Despite challenges like labor and material shortages, the project finished on time and budget, providing significant economic impacts and improved mobility for the region. Next up: the I-69 Ohio River Crossing project in southern Indiana....
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