A journalist who started his career at a weekly community newspaper, Irwin Rapoport has written about construction and architecture for more than 15 years, as well as a variety of other subjects, such as recycling, environmental issues, business supply chains, property development, pulp and paper, agriculture, solar power and energy, and education. Getting the story right and illustrating the hard work and professionalism that goes into completing road, bridge, and building projects is important to him. A key element of his construction articles is to provide readers with an opportunity to see how general contractors and departments of transportation complete their projects and address challenges so that lessons learned can be shared with a wider audience.
Rapoport has a BA in History and a Minor in Political Science from Concordia University. His hobbies include hiking, birding, cycling, reading, going to concerts and plays, hanging out with friends and family, and architecture. He is keen to one day write an MA thesis on military and economic planning by the Great Powers prior to the start of the First World War.
The $86.1M Route 18 upgrade in East Brunswick, N.J., includes pavement rehab, drainage improvements, adaptive traffic signals and pedestrian safety features. Construction spans 4.14 mi. with new sidewalks, utilities and stormwater systems. Expected completion is late 2027, easing congestion and enhancing safety for drivers and pedestrians....
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Ferrovial’s Webber nears completion of the $365 million Interstate 10 widening project in Colorado County, Texas. The upgrade expands 12 mi. from two to three lanes each way, replaces 18 bridges and enhances safety and drainage. Expected to finish July 2027, it will improve traffic flow and serve as a vital hurricane evacuation route connecting Houston Austin and San Antonio....
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The $91 million Dutch Point Viaduct rehabilitation on I-91 southbound in Hartford began in 2025 and will extend the bridge’s lifespan by 25 years. Led by J.F. White Contracting, the project upgrades structural elements, replaces the deck and parapets, and improves load capacity while maintaining traffic flow through strategic closures and coordination....
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Webber LLC is halfway through the $189.8 million Texas Department of Transportation U.S. 59 upgrade from Shepherd to Cleveland, enhancing safety and supporting a future Interstate 69 designation. The project includes bridges, frontage roads and main lane expansion, using advanced materials and equipment to ensure durability and improve traffic flow while accommodating hurricane evacuation needs....
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Suncore is nearing completion of the Utah Department of Transportation's $91.1 million Interstate 15 Hamilton Fort rebuild in Iron County, Utah. The project adds a northbound climbing lane upgrades the Hamilton Fort interchange with a roundabout and reconstructs the northbound bridge. It is designed to improve safety traffic flow and support freight tourism on this key corridor. Completion is expected in late fall....
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North Georgia Concrete leads the $100M Russell Creek Reservoir project in Dawson County Ga, replacing an outdated dam with a modern 110-ft structure. The new reservoir will hold 1.37 billion gallons of water to improve supply reduce flood risks and support growth. Construction includes advanced engineering, environmental safeguards and public amenities, slated for completion in 2027....
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TxDOT is widening nearly 20 mi. of U.S. 87 in Hartley and Moore counties from two lanes to four to improve safety and increase capacity. The $99 million project includes new lanes, drainage upgrades, and road rebuilding, benefiting heavy truck traffic. Construction began in February 2026 and is expected to finish by 2030....
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Pulice - a Flatiron Dragados company is set to complete the $45.6 million Mesa Gateway Airport Runway 12R-30L reconstruction project ahead of schedule and below budget. The project rebuilds the 10,401-ft. runway with new concrete, asphalt shoulders, lighting and drainage, enhancing safety and operations at this key commercial airport....
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Security Paving Co. is completing a $23.2 million rehabilitation of 1 mi. of Interstate 5 in Burbank and Los Angeles with five 55-hour weekend closures. The project uses advanced planning and Cat equipment to replace concrete pavement, improve safety and ride quality and meet Caltrans’ 40-year design lifespan goals while maximizing productivity and safety....
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J. Lee Milligan is upgrading a 2.5-mile section of U.S. 60 in Hereford, Texas, in a $44 million Texas Department of Transportation project. Improvements include asphalt resurfacing, ADA sidewalk upgrades, drainage enhancements and safety features. The project started in March 2026 and is set for completion in late 2029 to improve traffic flow and road durability....
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VTrans is nearing completion of the $31.7M Colchester Exit 17 overhaul, improving safety and traffic flow at I-89 Exit 17 and Chimney Corner. The project includes a new U.S. 2 bridge, ramp upgrades, added turning lanes and bike lanes to reduce congestion and enhance mobility, funded by the Federal Highway Administration....
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Pulice Construction is progressing on TxDOT’s $320 million project to widen and reconstruct 6 mi. of I-10 in Colorado County Texas. The upgrade includes expanded lanes new bridges and improved safety features to support growing traffic and hurricane evacuation, with completion expected by January 2029....
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Ames Construction is replacing two aging bridges on U.S. 60 near Superior, Ariz., with a $70M ADOT project. The new Queen Creek Bridge and Waterfall Canyon box culverts will improve safety and traffic flow. Construction began in 2024 and is expected to finish by 2028, addressing geological challenges and increasing future traffic capacity....
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The Webber–United JV is advancing Phases 4 and 5 of the $620M I-16/I-75 interchange project in Macon Georgia. These phases include widening highways, upgrading ramps and bridges, and improving traffic flow. Expected to finish by 2026, the project enhances safety regional freight movement and local commutes on this busy corridor....
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TxDOT's $53.2 million Brazos River bridge project on I-69 in Sugar Land is nearly 60% complete. The phased demolition and reconstruction address riverbank erosion by extending the bridge 700 feet north. SER Construction leads, aiming for completion in November 2027 while maintaining traffic flow and ensuring safety throughout the process....
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VTrans is rehabilitating the Quechee Gorge Bridge in Hartford, Vt., with Harrison & Burrowes. The $25M project includes extensive maintenance and suicide prevention measures. Scheduled for completion in fall 2026, the bridge will see structural improvements and widened walkways, enhancing safety....
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Texas FM 1960 widening project nears completion, easing congestion in Lake Houston area. $128M project widened roadway from 4 to 6 lanes with new overpass bridge and improved traffic control plans. Challenges included utility relocation and contaminated soil, facing delays but maintaining safety and progress in construction....
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Granite Construction is working on OCTA's $779 million, three-part State Route 91 Improvement Project in Orange County. The initiative aims to reduce congestion and improve mobility on a 6.6-mi. stretch of the highway between State Route 57 and State Route 55. Segment 1, focused on the Lakeview Avenue Interchange, is expected to be completed by late 2027. Prefabricated girders are being used for construction....
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CDOT's $34.7 million I-70 resurfacing project from Chief Hosa to Colfax nears completion, improving safety and travel time reliability. Financed by state and federal funds, the project includes bridge deck repairs, variable speed limits, and new storm drainage improvements....
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Construction of a runway safety deck at Boston Logan Airport by McCourt Construction Co. nears completion, aimed at enhancing aircraft safety with an Engineered Material Arresting System for potential runway overrun incidents. The project, funded by the FAA, includes a 650-ft.-long deck over the ocean at the end of Runway 9-27....
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