# Wednesday Weekly Wrap-Up : April 11, 2018

- **Published:** 2018-04-11
- **Edition:** National
- **Source:** Construction Equipment Guide
- **Authors:** Omaha Media Group
- **URL:** https://www.constructionequipmentguide.com/mnsw-blog-omaha-030/39915
- **Tags:** Alabama, Alabama Department of Transportation, Georgia, Georgia Department of Transportation, Hawaii, Hawaii Department of Transportation, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Washington D.C.

## Summary


## Article

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 Solution](https://www.constructionequipmentguide.com/state-expects-to-spend-15-billion-on-roadway-erosion-solution/39813)**

As sea levels rise in Hawaii, the beaches and roads are taking a hit. In 2016, the waters on Oahu's Windward Coast ripped off two big pieces of the [Kamehameha Highway](https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g29222-d207513-Reviews-Kamehameha_Highway-Oahu_Hawaii.html), one of the top freeways for scenic views in Oahu. Crews performed repairs, but the fix isn't permanent. The state needs about $7.5 million for every mile of highway constructed and an additional $40 million for every mile of affected bridge. Fifteen percent of all state roads are at risk for erosion and a plan outlining action steps will be released in June 2019.

## **[Crews Add Finishing Touches To Audi Field](https://www.constructionequipmentguide.com/crews-add-finishing-touches-to-audi-field/39742)**

A new stadium that will serve the most decorated franchise in U.S. soccer history is nearing completion in the District of Columbia. [Audi Field](https://www.audifielddc.com/) will be the new home of [D.C. United](https://www.dcunited.com/audi-field) and will include 500,000 square feet of retail and residential space onsite. Fans and members of the community have waited more than two decades for a permanent home for the team. As of January 2018, crews hooked the final piece of structural steel to a large crane and hoisted it to the top of the structure. D.C. United's inaugural game at Audi Field is scheduled for July 14 against the [Vancouver Whitecaps](https://www.whitecapsfc.com/).

## **[Rehabilitation Begins On Historic Pennsylvania Bridge](https://www.constructionequipmentguide.com/rehabilitation-begins-on-historic-pa-bridge/39744)**

The oldest bridge still in vehicular use in the United States is undergoing rehabilitation to restore it for future use. [The U.S. 13 (Frankford Avenue) bridge](http://www.asce.org/project/frankford-avenue-bridge/) runs over Pennypack creek in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is the first of seven structurally deficient Pennsylvania bridges to enter a rehabilitation phase through [PennDOT](http://www.penndot.gov/Pages/default.aspx). The Frankford Avenue project began on March 26 and will continue through the end of August and cost approximately $3.2 million. [Lotus Construction, Inc.](http://www.lotusconstructions.com/) was the overall winner of the contract for the seven bridges, costing a total of $7.2 million. The bridge was originally built in 1697 and reconstructed in 1893.

## **[Reconstruction of I-75 Interchange To Improve Safety, Visibility](https://www.constructionequipmentguide.com/reconstruction-of-i-75-interchange-to-improve-safety-visibility/39820)**

Work began last August on the [Georgia Department of Transportation](http://www.dot.ga.gov/)'s $49 million reconstruction of I-75 Exits 29 and 22 in Lowndes County. This reconstruction will improve traffic flow and capacity and increase visibility for drivers exiting the ramps. The GDOT is spending close to $40 million in southwest Georgia on bridge replacements, which is providing jobs for many general contractors, both large and small.

## **[City Commits $90M For Stadium, Legacy Arena](https://www.constructionequipmentguide.com/city-commits-90m-for-stadium-legacy-arena/39747)**

The city of Birmingham, Alabama has committed $90 million to renovate a downtown stadium and arena over the course of 30 years. The [Birmingham City Council](https://www.birminghamalcitycouncil.org/) will contribute $3 million annually toward the expansion of the [Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex](https://www.bjcc.org/), which contains the 19,000-seat Legacy Arena. Improvements to Legacy Arena include new luxury suites, a club lounge, upgraded concession stands, expansion of the concourse, and exterior updates.

These are just a few topics we have been discussing over the past week. For more news and industry updates, check out [Construction Equipment Guide's Industry News Page](https://www.constructionequipmentguide.com/industry-news) and [our Industry Blog Page](https://www.constructionequipmentguide.com/blog).

## Photos

![Wednesday Weekly Wrap-Up : April 11, 2018 photo 1](https://dmt55mxnkgbz2.cloudfront.net/1205x0_s3-39915-construction-equipment-guide-blog.jpg)