Mon April 30, 2018
U.S. Concrete Expands Presence in Philadelphia With Acquisition
U.S. Concrete Inc., a supplier of ready-mixed concrete and aggregates in active construction markets across the country, announced that it has bolstered its presence in the Philadelphia metropolitan market with the acquisition of a new ready-mixed concrete plant located north of downtown Philadelphia....
Mon April 30, 2018
PennDOT Highlights Progress on Public Private Partnership
There are 390 bridges complete and open to traffic with 50 under construction in the state's public-private partnership (P3) for bridges, the Rapid Bridge Replacement project, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Secretary Leslie S....
Thu April 26, 2018
PennDOT, PTC, PSU Collaborate on PennSTART Facility
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Secretary and Pa. Turnpike Commission (PTC) Chair Leslie S. Richards announced at the Pennsylvania Automated Vehicle Summit that the two agencies are partnering with Penn State University to commence site planning and design for the Pennsylvania Safety, Transportation and Research Track, or PennSTART — a modern facility envisioned to benefit emergency responders, transportation organizations and research institutions....
Mon April 16, 2018
Construction Resumes on I-78 West Near N.J.-Pa. Border
Travel lane restrictions along the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission's 6.5-mile-long I-78 roadway segment in Pennsylvania and New Jersey have resumed. Work activities on the agency's I-78 Bridges and Approach Slabs Rehabilitation Project have largely been on hiatus since the start of winter in late December....
Mon April 16, 2018
Pennsylvania American Water Unveils $19.6M Plan
Pennsylvania American Water announced its 2018 plans to rehabilitate 10 existing water storage tanks, as well as erect six new storage structures. Pennsylvania American Water's rehab program of inspecting, sandblasting and repainting tanks will extend their service life and protect water quality, and the new tank construction will provide increased storage capacity to meet customer demand and improve fire protection....
Omaha Media Group - Wed April 11, 2018
Wednesday Weekly Wrap-Up : April 11, 2018
Was your week a little busy? No worries! Here is a recap of the most popular stories from our website over the past week:State Expects To Spend $15 Billion On Roadway Erosion SolutionAs sea levels rise in Hawaii, the beaches and roads are taking a hit....
Wed April 11, 2018
State Pursues Vital Highway Safety Facility
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Secretary and Pa. Turnpike Commission (PTC) Chair Leslie S. Richards announced at the Pennsylvania Automated Vehicle Summit that the two agencies are partnering with Penn State University (Penn State) to commence site planning and design for the Pennsylvania Safety, Transportation and Research Track, or PennSTART -- a state-of-the-art facility envisioned to benefit emergency responders, transportation organizations and research institutions....
Emily Buenzle - Mon April 09, 2018
Road Drops 40 Feet After Unexpected Landslide
A landslide destroyed a part of Route 30 in Pittsburgh on April 7. The slide happened early that morning and started when a wall above Route 30 broke, according to PennDOT District 11 Executive Cheryl Moon-Sirianni....
Omaha Media Group - Wed April 04, 2018
Wednesday Weekly Wrap-Up : April 4, 2018
Was your week a little busy? No worries! Here is a recap of the most popular stories from our website over the past week:Contractors Fined Millions For Failing To Hire Local Workers During Arena ConstructionDuring the construction of Detroit's $862.9 million Little Caesars Arena, only 25 percent of the hours worked by skilled tradesman were actual residents of the city....
Mon April 02, 2018
Wells Fargo Center Reveals Next Phase of Extensive Redesign
Comcast Spectacor has unveiled the next phase of the Wells Fargo Center's extensive, multi-year redesign project. On the heels of major upgrades that included a total makeover of the arena's mezzanine landings, premium seating areas and the introduction of and complimentary WiFi connectivity, the next chapter of renovations represents the largest investment aimed at enhancing the customer experience since the venue first opened its doors in 1996....
