MaineDOT & Waterville Morning Sentinel - Mon March 20, 2023
Maine's $52.8M Ticonic Bridge Replacement Project to Finally Begin
A $52.8 million project to replace the 113-year-old Ticonic Bridge in Maine that spans the Kennebec River between Waterville and Winslow is scheduled to start. The work on the deteriorating bridge is scheduled to last four years, according to the Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT)....
Chuck MacDonald – CEG CORRESPONDENT - Thu March 16, 2023
DOT, Balfour Beatty Work to Complete a Unique Bridge in North Carolina
North Carolina DOT and construction giant Balfour Beatty are working together to replace Harker's Island Bridges, both more than 50 years old, with a modern two- lane bridge. The older version, a swing bridge, has become increasingly difficult to repair with costs rising rapidly....
Eric Olson - CEG CONTRIBUTING EDITOR - Thu March 16, 2023
Final Leg of Fayetteville, N.C.'s I-295 Loop Built By Branch
A contract for the final leg of North Carolina's long-awaited Interstate 295/Fayetteville Outer Loop project was awarded this past summer to Branch Civil, a subsidiary of Branch Group, and one of the East Coast's most prestigious heavy construction firms....
Cindy Riley – CEG Correspondent - Tue March 14, 2023
Technology, Reconstruction Coming to Important Economic Corridor
In an effort to rebuild one of the most significant corridors in southeast Michigan, construction crews are immersing themselves in the Innovate Mound project. The multi-million-dollar undertaking will reportedly strengthen connectivity by using sophisticated design and smart technology to build a modern, multimodal stretch of roadway....
Jersey Digs & Middlesex County, N.J. - Mon March 13, 2023
NJ Transit Unveils Designs for New Northeast Corridor Stop in North Brunswick
A major endeavor that will bring a new transit stop to a growing community in New Jersey is moving forward as the firm behind North Brunswick's new train station has unveiled the hub's initial design....
Chuck MacDonald – CEG CORRESPONDENT - Thu March 09, 2023
Bridge Construction in Coastal Maine Aids Motorists, Pedestrians, Cyclists
Accessibility is an important aspect of all travel, and that especially holds true for coastal Maine. Tourism in Maine is extremely important, accounting for approximately $4.9 billion to Maine's economy each year....
Chuck MacDonald – CEG CORRESPONDENT - Thu March 09, 2023
J.D. Eckman Leads U.S. 1 Project Near Philly
Philadelphia, America's sixth largest city, bristles with four-lane highways and busy thoroughfares carrying citizens, tourists and interstate travelers to their destinations. These busy roads connect the city and visitors to historic locations downtown and fans to sporting venues....
WRDW/WAGT-TV & GDOT - Wed March 08, 2023
Construction On I-20 Bridge Over Savannah River May Last Another Year
Just over four years ago, construction began on the Interstate 20 bridges over the Savannah River at the Georgia-South Carolina state line. The $73 million project's primary objectives were to replace the aging spans and expand their four lanes to six....
Irwin Rapoport – CEG Correspondent - Wed March 08, 2023
Texas Ready to 'Turn Dirt' With $100B Plan
The Texas Transportation Commission (TTC), this August, is expected to approve Gov. Greg Abbott and the Texas Department of Transportation's record $100 billion, 10-year plan for infrastructure projects across the state to help meet demand for residents amid an ongoing population boom and period of economic growth....
Louisiana Department of Transportation & Development - Wed March 08, 2023
Louisiana DOTD Breaks Ground On Leo Kerner Moveable Bridge Replacement
State and local officials broke ground in late February in Jean Lafitte, La., on the first phase of a permanent replacement for the Leo Kerner Swing Bridge, destroyed by Hurricane Ida in 2021. The contingent was led by Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) Secretary Shawn D....
