Better Roads: Page 4

Video: 700-Foot Truss Floated 14 Miles for New Kentucky Bridge
The 5-million-pound truss was barged up the Ohio River to the Cumberland River and jacked up to its new home.
September 19, 2022
truss U.S. 60 bridge floated up cumberland river to Smithland
De Soto Bridge Crack Repair Makes Finals for America’s Transportation Awards
The 12 finalists also include widening one of Texas' busiest roads and building a stunning new bridge over the Mississippi River.
September 14, 2022
repair of crack on beam of hernando de soto bridge between tennessee arkansas
States Gear Up to Spend $5B for National EV Charging System
See how much your state will get to build electric vehicle infrastructure and where it will likely be placed.
September 9, 2022
electric vehicle charging stations lined up in parking lot stock photo
Wirtgen Launches New Cold Mixing Plant, WR Cold Recycler Upgrades
Wirtgen's new mobile cold mixing plant makes it easier to mix and deliver materials for paving.
September 8, 2022
Wirtgen KMA 240i cold mixing plant graphic
Flatiron Vows to Fix Design on Harbor Bridge after TxDOT Default Notice
The Texas DOT reports a “new tone and direction” in discussions with the developer since issuing the notice last month.
September 7, 2022
rendering future Harbor Bridge Bridge over ship channel at Port of Corpus Christi Texas
In Praise of the J-Turn: Mississippi Goes All in on Alternative Intersection
DOT reports reduced crashes and better traffic flow by eliminating left turns on multi-lane highways.
September 2, 2022
left hand J-turn approach on rural four-lane highway Mississippi
Remnants of Toledo’s Old DiSalle Bridge Blown Up (Video)
The remnants of the bridge were demolished in one loud explosion as part of a $352 million revamp of a section of I-75. Watch the video here.
August 31, 2022
I-75 reconstruction DiSalle Bridge Replacement Toldeo Ohio New bridges to replace DiSalle Bridge
Florida DOT Launches First-in-U.S. Work-Zone Safety App
The lane-closure system alerts drivers to road and bridge construction zones via navigation apps.
August 29, 2022
Florida new Lane Closure Notification System for work zone safety app staged photo of two hands holding smartphone showing navigation app display
DOTs Around the U.S. Contend with Flooding, Washed-Out Roads
Crews scrambled to reopen roads in Mississippi, California and other states.
August 29, 2022
Mississippi road washout pickup truck falls in sitting in muddy water beneath destroyed SR 489 Newton County
Wirtgen’s New Concrete Paving Train: Spreader, Paver, Curing Machine
Wirtgen adds a variety of innovations for constructing concrete roads and other structures.
August 24, 2022
Wirtgen WPS 102i placer/spreader displayed at World of Concrete
$2.2B in Transportation Grants Awarded – See How Much Your State Got
Here's a rundown of where the funding will go and the projects approved in each state.
August 18, 2022
orange road work ahead sign with orange cones reflector lights in background
TxDOT Issues Default Notice to Developer Over Safety of New Harbor Bridge
Joint venture Flatiron/Dragados “has refused to acknowledge the safety issues ... or taken any steps to correct them,” Texas DOT says.
August 17, 2022
rendering of future Harbor Bridge Corpus Christi
$283 Million Contract Awarded for Widening I-95 in N.C.
The project is part of a bigger plan to upgrade and widen 182 miles of the interstate.
August 12, 2022
NCDOT map illustration showing red line marking future I-95 widening section
Has the Time Come for Making Asphalt Roads Out of Scrap Tires?
Tire recycling has dropped 20 percentage points and states are getting increased road funding. Combined, that could make the timing ripe for rubber-modified asphalt roads.
August 11, 2022
Paver and crew lay rubberized asphalt made with recycled tires
Fontaine Intros Pro Model of Popular Trailer for Roadbuilding Equipment
The 55PVR Pro is designed for hauling pavers, compactors, cold planers – even excavators.
August 10, 2022
Fontaine Workhorse 55PVR Pro
Vögele to Unveil Next-Generation Pavers at Bauma
The company says the new models will be easier for paving crews to operate and safer.
August 4, 2022
Vogele 5th generation asphalt paver smoke covers all but top of paver number 5 in background
Kentucky Flooding: Crews Work to Reopen Roads, Bridges
KYTC crews and contractors have been repairing and reopening roads and bridges following historic flooding July 28.
August 5, 2022
Kentucky floods KY 343 bridge in McRoberts washed out
Outer Banks’ “Jug Handle Bridge” Now Open
The new bridge bypasses a flood-prone section of the barrier islands' main highway.
August 3, 2022
new jug handle bridge opens at outer banks curving out over oregon inlet bypassing pea island national wildlife refuge
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