Maryland Matters - Wed November 10, 2021
Construction on Purple Line in Maryland Should Resume in Early 2022
Long-suffering communities along the partially built Purple Line will see construction fully resume by spring, Maryland Transportation Secretary Greg Slater said Nov. 8. His comments came after the state chose Maryland Transit Solutions (MTS), a newly formed consortium, to complete the project....
AASHTO - Tue November 09, 2021
Illinois DOT Begins Work On $1.2B Highway Rebuild
The Illinois Department of Transportation recently embarked on a six-year, $1.2 billion plan to rebuild I-80 in Will County, replacing more than 50-year-old infrastructure on a condensed timeframe to position the region for long-term economic opportunity....
Portland Press Herald - Tue November 09, 2021
Maine Expects $2.4B from Infrastructure Act to Address a Backlog of Projects
Maine officials are expecting approximately $2.37 billion from President Biden's five-year bipartisan infrastructure package following its congressional approval Nov. 5. Maine's portion of the trillion-dollar package includes will be used to repair and rebuild battered infrastructure in the state....
Office of Gov. DeWine - Tue November 09, 2021
DeWine Awards $93M in BUILDS Water Infrastructure Grants
Gov. Mike DeWine and Lt. Gov. Jon Husted announced Oct. 26 the first round of water infrastructure grant funding awarded as part of a new, statewide initiative to help build a stronger foundation for improved quality of life for Ohio's families and continued economic growth for Ohio's communities....
CEG - Tue November 09, 2021
PennDOT Set for Major Influx of Funds From Newly Passed Infrastructure Bill
With congressional approval of the $1 trillion Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act (IIJA) on Nov. 6, President Biden fulfilled a major priority for his domestic agenda. After months of tense negotiations, the House of Representatives passed the bipartisan infrastructure bill 228-206, following the Senate's 69-30 vote count in August, thus cementing a political victory for Democrats....
AZDOT - Wed November 03, 2021
Crews Complete Major Rebuild of I-10 Tucson Interchange
The Arizona Department of Transportation and its construction crews have completed a major interchange reconstruction project in northwest Tucson. The larger, modern interchange provides more traffic lanes to reduce delays while improving safety by eliminating the need for drivers to wait up to 40 times a day for trains passing through this busy area of Tucson....
Kirby-Smith Machinery - Wed November 03, 2021
Road & Bridge Department Improves County in Texas
The world's first rodeo was held in Pecos, Texas — the current county seat of Reeves County — on Independence Day in 1883. At that time, all roads leading to the historic event were made of either dirt or gravel....
AZDOT - Wed November 03, 2021
ADOT Signs Developer for I-17 Improvement Project
The Arizona Department of Transportation has signed an agreement with the developer team that will design, build, operate and maintain the Interstate 17 Improvement Project from Anthem Way to Sunset Point....
Irwin Rapoport – CEG Correspondent - Wed November 03, 2021
Golden State Bridge Inc. Delivers Unique Reconstruction Project
The new $18 million Klamath River Bridge, a 300-ft. long, one lane in each direction, arch structure located north of Yreka, Calif., constructed by Golden State Bridge Inc. for the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), was fully delivered on Oct....
UDOT - Tue November 02, 2021
Legislature Allocates $805M for Bangerter Highway Studies
Seven environmental studies are now underway as UDOT continues efforts to eliminate stoplights on Bangerter Highway, making it more like a freeway. The studies will be completed over the next two years at the following locations along Bangerter Highway:1) 13400 South in Riverton;2) 9800 South in South Jordan;3) 4700 South in Taylorsville/West Valley City;4) 4100 South in West Valley City;5) 4100 South to S.R....
