Atlanta Journal-Constitution & CEG - Thu May 30, 2024
GDOT Considers Whether to Build a New Talmadge Bridge or Replace It With a Tunnel
Savannah's historic Talmadge Bridge, the iconic cable-stayed span on the edge of city's historic district, could be no more. The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) is moving forward with two alternatives: A new tunnel that would run underneath the Savannah River or a completely new bridge with a higher elevation....
NYC Department of Design and Construction - Wed May 29, 2024
To Better Manage Extreme Rainfall, NYC Invests $128M to Add Storm Sewers
The NYC Departments of Environmental Protection (DEP), Transportation (DOT) and Design and Construction (DDC) joined community members and local elected officials to celebrate the completion of two infrastructure projects totaling $128 million in Whitestone, Queens, that added nearly 6 mi....
Irwin Rapoport – CEG Correspondent - Wed May 29, 2024
Rugged Terrain Makes Project a Challenge
California's Mono County, in the central part of the state, adjacent to Nevada, has the smallest county population and being in a rural and isolated area, roadwork can be difficult for general contractors....
NYC Department of Design and Construction - Wed May 29, 2024
NYC Begins $41M Reconstruction of Historic Tide Gate Bridge in Flushing Meadows Corona Park
NYC Parks (Parks) and the NYC Department of Design and Construction (DDC) joined Queens Borough President Donovan Richards and other local officials to break ground on a $41 million project that will renovate Tide Gate Bridge in Flushing Meadows Corona Park, also known as Porpoise Bridge....
Idaho Transportation Department - Wed May 29, 2024
Idaho Officials Approve Resolution for Bridge Construction
The Idaho Transportation Board approved a resolution to begin next steps to enhance Magic Valley regional mobility, including consideration of a third Snake River crossing near Twin Falls. ITD was approved to utilize up to $9 million to initiate recommendations presented based on a feasibility study developed with stakeholder interviews, traffic evaluations, design reviews, and close coordination with the Third River Joint Powers Board, the city of Twin Falls, and the Magic Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization....
ODOT - Wed May 29, 2024
U.S. Dept. of Transportation Lauds Investments in Portland
The Oregon Department of Transportation, the city of Portland and the Albina Vision Trust hosted the U.S. Department of Transportation's Acting Undersecretary for Transportation Policy Christopher Coes and Director of the Departmental Office of Civil Rights Irene Marion to celebrate $488 million in federal funding for two northeast Portland infrastructure projects....
CEG - Wed May 29, 2024
Construction On New Washington Span Reaches Milestone
The Washington Department of Transportation recently announced that construction crews have reached a milestone on the new State Route 16 bridge in the city of Gig Harbor. On May 11, the DOT announced that construction crews have made substantial progress on construction of the new span and the new eastbound bridge in Purdy is now open....
Chattanooga Times Free Press - Tue May 28, 2024
Renovations Likely to Begin in March 2025 On Chattanooga's Historic Walnut Street Bridge
Officials in Chattanooga, Tenn., kicked off the city's efforts to conduct the first major renovations of the 134-year-old Walnut Street Bridge in three decades by advertising the project for bids on May 26....
MySanAntonio. com - Tue May 28, 2024
Construction On Texas I-35 Will Last Until 2033
Construction crews are performing a massive amount of work on Interstate 35 and that work is expected to continiue over the next decade. Construction is expected to be completed by the end of March 2033, according to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) filing....
Associated Press - Tue May 28, 2024
Galveston Bridge in Need of Repairs After Accident
GALVESTON, Texas (AP) A barge slammed into a bridge pillar in Galveston, Texas, on Wed., May 15, spilling oil into waters near busy shipping channels and closing the only road to a small neighboring island....
