Birmingham, Ala., native Cindy RIley originally planned on a career in law, but during her sophomore year in college realized journalism was her true calling. A magna cum laude graduate of Samford University, Riley first worked in radio and TV. Named Best News Anchor, Best News Reporter and Best Investigative Reporter by the Associated Press, she interviewed numerous personalities, ranging from Dr. Henry Kissinger and President Bush to Michael Jordan and Captain Kangaroo.
As a print journalist, Riley has covered a variety of topics, including construction, business, health and the arts. In addition to CEG, her work has appeared in special reports for USA Today and the L.A. Times. Other publications have included New South Magazine, Portico, Thicket, Alabama Heritage, B-Metro, Business First and Birmingham Business Journal.
Brasfield & Gorrie, one of Birmingham's largest construction firms, is overseeing a $65 million expansion of its corporate headquarters in the city's Lakeview District....
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Work has begun on an $85 million, 80,000-sq.-ft.project that will expand ContiTech’s manufacturing operations in Mount Pleasant, Iowa....
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Crews have reached a milestone on one of the final tunnels connected to the $3 billion Project Clean Lake program. The Southerly Storage Tunnel is a massive deep-rock infrastructure project measuring 18,100 ft. long and 23 ft. wide....
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The WaterLink project, a $400 million regional infrastructure investment, will construct approximately 30 mi. of new transmission main, expanding the Lake Michigan service area westward....
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The $138.7 million Highway 7 project will expand the highway to four lanes from the SR 7/Belk Boulevard intersection to the intersection at County Road 370, just south of the SR 7/9 roundabout. ...
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Crews in Madison County, Alabama, are in the final stretch of the U.S.-231/U.S.-431/North Memorial Parkway project, a $34 million effort that includes construction of a mainline overpass and access roads....
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Construction on the KY 536 widening and safety project, which includes Bristow Road (KY 1303) to Williamswoods Drive is under way. The project will better accommodate current and future traffic demands by including upgrades designed to improve traffic flow....
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The replacement Oglethorpe Bridge over the Flint River is now set to open fall 2026. The $33 million Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) project in Albany has been under construction for more than a year but was forced to shut down due to mandatory environmental sweeps....
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Work continues on the $79 million project that replaces the aging westbound span of the Tensaw River Bridge on the U.S. Highway 90 Causeway. Work is expected to be completed by mid-2028....
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North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is making improvements toward the $490 million project involves building a bypass around the town of Hampstead. The full project is slated for completion in 2030....
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The Roy Blunt Reservoir, under construction in Sullivan County Missouri, will supply seven million gallons of water daily to over 100,000 residents across 10 counties. This multi-purpose project includes drinking water, flood control and recreation, backed by nearly $143 million in federal and local funding, with completion expected in the coming years....
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Hoar Construction is expanding the Southern College of Optometry campus in Memphis with a $35 million project. The expansion includes a new pediatric eye care clinic, updated student amenities, and renovations to the classroom tower. This project enhances patient care and student experience while strengthening SCO’s role in the Memphis community....
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Kokosing leads a $116M I-90 reconstruction in Ohio, adding lanes to ease congestion and improve safety. The project includes pavement replacement, bridge work, drainage upgrades and noise barriers from SR 2 to SR 611. Construction began in June 2025 and will finish by summer 2028, boosting capacity on this crucial Lorain County corridor....
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The $46 million Findlay Community Center in Cincinnati's North Over-the-Rhine will offer a childcare center, fitness areas, pool, roller rink, playground and community programs. This project aims to revitalize a neglected neighborhood, promote healthy lifestyles and provide safe spaces for youth and adults, boosting community connection and development....
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Crews are making progress on the $283 million I-49 Arkansas River Bridge, a key part of the Interstate 49 Extension connecting Missouri to Louisiana. The project features a 5,200-ft steel and concrete bridge designed to improve traffic flow and regional access. Completion is expected in early 2029, with challenges from weather and soil conditions being managed successfully....
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Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise is overseeing a $254.5M project to expand Central Polk Parkway with a new 4-lane tolled roadway spanning 6.5 miles. The expansion aims to reduce congestion enhance safety and improve north-south travel in Polk County. Construction began in 2023 and is expected to finish by late 2027....
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The University of Alabama is advancing its $177 million Smith Performing Arts Center, a 130,088 sq ft facility with theaters for drama dance and opera. Set to open in late 2026, the project features advanced acoustics accessibility and connections to Bryce Main Building, enhancing campus arts and community events....
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The $284 million Chester Bridge project nears completion, replacing the aging Mississippi River span between Chester, Ill and Perry County, Mo. The new three-tower cable-stayed bridge will double the width to 44 ft and open to traffic by July 2026. Construction crews overcame flooding and wind delays, with demolition of the old bridge set to begin soon....
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Construction on Ohio’s Far East Freeway project advances with upgrades to I-70/I-270/Brice Road interchanges in Columbus. The $90 million effort includes bridge widening, ramp realignments and congestion reduction to improve travel between Columbus and east-central Ohio. Completion of key phases is expected by 2026 and 2027....
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MDOT is replacing the aging U.S. 98 truss bridge in Franklin County with a modern post-tension concrete bridge. Despite a beam collapse setback, the $26.5 million project aims for completion by late summer or early fall. The new bridge will be stronger wider and safer, improving traffic flow and reducing environmental impact....
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