Apr 18, 2016
Bittersweet: Chocolate Factory Razed in N.Y.
The first chocolate made in North America was produced in Fulton, NY even before Fulton was incorporated....
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Lori Lovely
CEG Correspondent
Lori Lovely is an award-winning journalist, editor and author of the children's book Isadora's Dance. She has worked for newspapers, magazines and niche publications, covering a wide-ranging list of topics that includes motor sports, construction, MSW, energy, environmental issues, water, animal rights and issues, history, Native American issues and people, real estate and home decor, farming and more. Her degrees in History taught this dedicated professional to research thoroughly and ask detailed questions in order to winnow interesting facts that convey the essence of the story. As a seasoned writer and compassionate storyteller, she accurately portrays the subject in a manner that entrances the reader.
When she's not working on assignment, Lori is tending to her historic Indiana farm, where she raises alpacas. An inveterate animal lover, this vegetarian enjoys spending time with her animals and working in her garden.
Mar 16, 2016
ADOT Spends $14.4M to Replace Hell Canyon Bridge
Crossing Hell Canyon in the Arizona county of Yavapai will get a lot easier once the new, wider four-span steel-plate girder bridge is completed....
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Jan 18, 2016
Project to Commemorate 100th Race at IMS
In preparation for a colossal celebration to commemorate the 100th running of the 500-mi. race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in 2016, Project 100 was launched to install upgrades and updates at t...
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Jan 12, 2016
ConnDOT's I-84 Widening Project Will Make Road Safer
This segment of I-84 was designed to handle approximately 34,000 vehicles per day, but currently handles more than 105,000 vehicles daily,...
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Jan 4, 2016
Parkway Connects Highways, Divides Opinions
“We wanted to be closer to farms and the quiet, single-road neighborhoods,” said one property owner, who believes that the planned commercial development will mean more traffic, more noise, more light...
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Jan 4, 2016
ConnDOT’s I-84 Widening Project Will Make Road Safer, Increase Capacity
This segment of I-84 was designed to handle approximately 34,000 vehicles per day, but currently handles more than 105,000 vehicles daily....
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Nov 14, 2015
Houston Museum of Fine Arts Undergoes $450M Expansion
Like a reworked piece of art, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston will present a dramatically altered appearance by the end of 2019....
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Oct 6, 2015
Repaving Crew Gets the Green Flag at ’The Glen’
The complete repaving of the track involves removing the entire racing surface....
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Aug 21, 2015
While Bertha Rests, Work Continues On Seattle Tunnel
While Bertha takes a breather, as many as 30 other projects are ongoing at the site....
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Jul 27, 2015
I-90 Creates Safe Passage for Humans, Animals
On an average day, 28,000 vehicles travel over I-90; this number doubles on weekends and holidays....
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Apr 29, 2015
Nashville Ballpark Opens Despite Challenges
The ballpark has cost $10 million more than planned due to unexpected construction issues....
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Mar 27, 2015
Kentucky Dam Lock Job Reaches Milestone
The bottleneck at the Kentucky Dam is creating some of the longest delays for commercial tows in the country....
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Mar 14, 2015
Crews Rebuild I-90 as State-of-the-Art Corridor
Because most of the Tollway’s infrastructure is more than 55 years old, it has degraded due to residential and commercial growth that has strained it beyond capacity....
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Dec 16, 2014
PennDOT Replaces Deteriorating Interstate 84
A then-new mixture of concrete in the 60's causes an urgent problem in the present....
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Nov 26, 2014
One of Seattle’s Busiest Arterials Sees Repairs
With an average daily traffic count of 30,000, Holman Road NW was showing noticeable signs of wear....
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Nov 13, 2014
Seismic Retrofit to Strengthen Oregon Bridges
Five bridges are taking steps to pass the Earthquake Test....
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Oct 14, 2014
Project to Transform Gandy Boulevard Under Way
Designed to improve traffic flow along one of Pinellas County's busiest roads, the design-build project involves transforming the existing roadway into an elevated six-lane facility....
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Sep 9, 2014
’Hospital of Tomorrow’ Breaks the Mold in Queens, N.Y.
Dubbed the “hospital of tomorrow,” the 150-year-old hospital will add a new five-story building that will feature seven new operating suites....
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Sep 4, 2014
WSDOT Earthquake-Proofs Ferry Terminal
The 35-minute ferry boat ride across Puget Sound to Bainbridge Island is the most popular tourist attraction in the state....
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Jun 3, 2014
Superstorm Sandy Repairs Continue With Rt. 35
New Jersey's state highway system along Route 35 from Point Pleasant Beach to Island Beach State Park in Ocean County was devastated by Sandy....
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