Cindy Riley – CEG Correspondent - Wed May 02, 2018
Major Project Aims to Improve Travel in Wichita
In an effort to reduce congestion, increase capacity and improve travel in east Wichita, the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT), Kansas Turnpike Authority (KTA) and the city of Wichita have partnered to provide improvements at the Webb Road intersection and the Greenwich to K-96 corridor....
AASHTO Journal - Mon March 19, 2018
Three State DOTs Contribute to Rail Project That Won $16M TIGER Grant
State departments of transportation from Kansas, Colorado and New Mexico helped fund a regional rail line improvement project that won a federal TIGER grant of $16 million this month from the USDOT. The award went to the $26.7 million Southwest Chief Route Stabilization Project, and the grant application was sponsored by Colfax County, N.M....
Wed January 24, 2018
Geofoam Helps Solve Challenges on Stadium Renovation
When the structural revitalization of Kansas State University's Memorial Stadium began in November of 2013, engineers and builders turned to a unique construction material to solve some complex engineering challenges....
Mon January 15, 2018
HDA Truck Pride Expands Footprint with Foley Equipment Company
Foley Equipment Company has partnered with HDA Truck Pride to enhance and expand quality parts and services for their customers. With an increased focus on truck service throughout Kansas and northwest Missouri, the partnership heightens Foley's ability to grow, while continuing to maintain their high level of quality parts and services to their customers....
Wed December 27, 2017
Two KDOT Projects Receive National Awards
Two Kansas Department of Transportation construction projects won national awards at the 28th annual American Concrete Pavement conference on Nov. 30 in San Diego, Calif. The South Lawrence Trafficway (SLT) was a gold winner in the Divided Highways (Rural) category....
Wed December 13, 2017
Criticism of Kansas Prison Plan Reflects Lawmakers' Distrust
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) Kansas legislators' criticism of a plan to build a new state prison reflects bipartisan mistrust of the Department of Corrections and doubts that it seriously considered a potentially cheaper alternative to leasing the new facility from the company building it....
Wed December 13, 2017
Kirby-Smith Opens Its Newest Facility in Kansas City
More than 160 guests stopped by Kirby-Smith Machinery Inc.'s grand opening celebration for its newest location in Kansas City, Kan. Jeffry Weller, COO and executive vice president of Kirby-Smith, Tim Yauilla, Kirby-Smith's Kansas City sales and operations manager and Del Keffer, vice president of sales of Kirby-Smith, cut the ribbon during the event, officially opening Kirby Smith's 10th branch....
Wed December 13, 2017
ACPA Names Recipients of Annual 'Excellence in Concrete Pavements' Awards
The American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA) has named recipients of its 28th Annual "Excellence in Concrete Pavements" awards, which recognize quality concrete pavements constructed in the United States and Canada....
Tue November 28, 2017
KCMA Corporation Introduces Kirby-Smith as New KCM Wheel Loader Dealer
KCMA Corporation recently announced that Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. will now represent KCM Wheel Loaders in the Kansas City region extending through the Northwest Missouri region. The brand new Kansas City branch will celebrate their grand opening Dec....
Mon November 20, 2017
Foley Equipment Celebrates Customers at New Wichita Headquarters Grand Opening
Foley Equipment welcomed customers and Caterpillar executives at the grand opening of its new Wichita headquarters at 1550 South West Street. The facility provides a highly customer-focused experience and increased capacity....
