Irwin Rapoport – CEG Correspondent - Tue September 03, 2024
Caltrans, R & R Demo and Grading Team Up to Expedite Repair
Efforts by R & R Demo and Grading Corp. and the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) are ongoing to repair damage caused by a major landslide that occurred on Feb. 21, 2024, on State Route 150 in Ventura County and to prevent future incidents....
Irwin Rapoport – CEG Correspondent - Wed August 21, 2024
Construction Crews Utilize Helicopter to Assist With Project
On most projects, cranes are able to meet the needs of general contractors to lift and place heavy pieces of materials, be it pipes, concrete or steel beams, concrete piers, etc. However, in some situations, a crane — despite its size and capabilities — is insufficient....
Caltrans - Tue August 06, 2024
State Honors Caltrans Workers With Medals of Valor
The State of California recently honored Caltrans employees by presenting them with the Governor's State Employee Medal of Valor, the highest honor California bestows on its public servants. The awards are given annually to state employees for acts of heroism to save lives or protect state property....
Irwin Rapoport – CEG Correspondent - Tue August 06, 2024
Graniterock's Critical Turbo Project Improves Safety
At the eastern end of the ongoing San Benito Route 156 Project that will be completed in fall 2025, Graniterock completed the building of the SR 156/25 Turbo Roundabout Project. Crews began work on this project in San Benito County in June 2022....
Caltrans - Tue August 06, 2024
Caltrans Invests $51.4M for Projects to Combat Climate Change
Caltrans is awarding more than $51 million in planning grants to 89 projects to help make the state's transportation system more resilient to the impacts of climate change. Of the total, $48.3 million (94 percent) will benefit disadvantaged communities....
Irwin Rapoport – CEG Correspondent - Wed July 24, 2024
Teichert Tackles Tough Job Through Teamwork
The California Department of Transportation's (Caltrans) $130.7 million San Benito Route 156 Project, being constructed by Teichert Construction near the city of Hollister in San Benito County, is moving forward at a solid pace for a fall 2025 finish....
Irwin Rapoport – CEG Correspondent - Tue July 09, 2024
Unique Drilling Operations Pace Repairs in Santa Barbara
A crack across a section of Highway 154 and along the outer shoulder of a section of Highway 154 in Santa Barbara County has led to the closure of the two-lane highway (with shoulders on either side) from San Antonio Creek Road to Painted Cave Road....
Caltrans - Tue June 11, 2024
California Officials Allocate Nearly $2B for Bridge, Infrastructure Work
The California Transportation Commission (CTC) recently allocated $1.9 billion to support transportation infrastructure projects that play a starring role in powering the world's fifth largest economy....
Caltrans - Tue June 11, 2024
Caltrans Investing in AI Technology to Improve Congestion
Caltrans, in partnership with the California Department of Technology (CDT) and the Department of General Services (DGS), recently announced historic contracts as California seeks to harness the power of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) to protect vulnerable road users and improve traffic flows throughout the state....
Irwin Rapoport – CEG Correspondent - Tue June 11, 2024
Papich Construction Installing Two Crossings Beneath California Highway
Papich Construction Co. Inc. initiated operations on the California Department of Transportation's $16.8 million Sonora Junction Shoulders Project on May 14 in Mono County in eastern central California, a rural area adjacent to the Nevada border....
