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Historic Howellville Road Bridge Receives Upgrade

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The new steel truss bridge provides a wider bridge deck and more space, enhancing safety for motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians

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Taking an Innovative Approach

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Carroll County navigates various challenges through dedication and efficiency By Hanna Heiss Addressing the needs of its citizens, providing a

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Increasing Flow of Traffic on the I-25

Congestion on the major New Mexico highway was becoming a major issue for commuters. By Camille Manaloto Interstate 25 in

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City Yard Renovation is Design Conscious

Santa Monica city workers receive new building and equipment. By Aurielle Weiss The Santa Monica City Yards have been around

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Project Profile: Washington Bridge North Project

Washington Bridge Project Addresses Several Structural Deficiencies By Camille Manaloto With infrastructure on the minds of millions, improving our citys’

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Municipality of the Year: Indianapolis is A Leader in Infrastructure

Equity is at the heart of their city. By Aurielle Weiss Indianapolis, the largest city in Indiana, is truly the

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Widening Roads for Future Growth

I-70 in the Denver metro area required highway expansion to continue to serve the connected communities and enhance commuter daily

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Road Construction Expands into Community Enrichment

Orange County Public Works partnered with the City of Costa Mesa to reconstruct roadway pavements, improve water-drainage and create an

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Flight 93 Memorial – 20th Anniversary of September 11

By Paul Murdoch On Tuesday morning, September 11, 2001, the United States came under attack when four commercial airliners departing

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Containing CSOs in Kentucky

The Rowan Pump Station is the deepest submersible pump station in Kentucky. By Brian Alvarado Located in Louisville, Ky., the

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Sea Cave Stabilization in San Diego County

An award-winning sea cave stabilization project saved an at-risk tourist attraction in Southern California. By Brian Alvarado Photos by TerraCosta

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Improving Interstate 4

The I-4 Ultimate project reconstructs Florida’s iconic highway from the ground up. By Brian Alvarado Photos by FDOT Originally constructed in

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Solving Water Supply Woes

The Pure Water Monterey Groundwater Replenishment Project helps Monterey County combat limited, local water resources. By Brian Alvarado Photos Courtesy

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A New Route Comes to Indiana

Construction on the final section of the I-69 project brings Hoosiers closer to an improved driving experience. By Alexa Moreno

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National League of Cities: Focusing on Local Government and Communities

For over 90 years, the National League of Cities (NLC) has been uniting leaders from local governments all across the

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Deep Canyon Bridge Construction in Idaho

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The new and improved Manning Crevice Bridge is only the seventh of its kind in the world By Brian Alvarado

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The Buckeye State’s New Bridge

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The Dublin Link is the longest single tower “S” shaped suspension bridge in the world By Sophia Acevedo For decades, residents

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Restoring Roads in Nashville

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The I-440 serves as an important route for connecting different parts of the city. By Sophia Acevedo Roads are essential

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Standing Out in 2020

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The City of Seattle balanced a quick response to COVID-19 while continuing to prioritize infrastructure. By Sophia Acevedo Many major

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Massive Makeover in Milwaukee

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The multimillion-dollar project improves safety on the busiest and largest interchange in Wisconsin By Brian Alvarado A major component in

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New York City’s Largest Wastewater Plant

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The Newtown Creek Water Resource Recovery Facility provides clean water to upwards of 1 million people By Brian Alvarado Built

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Channeling a New Era on the Outer Banks

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The Marc Basnight Bridge is designed to provide a 100-year service life, addressing the many problems of its predecessor By

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Solutions For A 100-Year Problem

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The City of Dallas created the Able Pump Station to remedy this issue of its past By Sophia Acevedo Aging

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Supporting Better Travel

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The Russell Street Bridge project makes way for safer access to movement By Sophia Acevedo Bridges serve as an essential

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Stormwater Solutions in Seattle

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The Murray Wet Weather Facility reduces untreated CSOs into Puget Sound By Brian Alvarado For 60 years during heavy rain,

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California’s New “Postcard” Bridge

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The Gerald Desmond Bridge will be replaced by a new more efficient bridge By Sophia Acevedo The Port of

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Minimizing Risk of The Most Important Resource

The Lakes & Stormwater Division of Lakeland ensures safety of its water By Brian Alvarado Water is one of the

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Keeping Water Crystal Clear

Oak Harbor Clean Water Facility provides clean water for a better ecosystem The Oak Harbor Clean Water Facility (OHCWF) located

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Powering The Sunshine State’s Capital

The world’s largest airport solar facility could power more than 9,500 homes The capital of the Sunshine State, Tallahassee, Fla.,

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Continuing to Build Back America

Texas’ SH 45 Southwest Toll Road connects communities and considers the environment By Brian Alvarado When it comes to transportation

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Combatting the Coronavirus with Solutions

Thousands of new bed spaces are available thanks to dedicated civil engineers from the United States Army Corps of Engineers

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Protecting Precious Resources in Record Time

New SCV Water treatment facility will help provide clean drinking water to thousands of families a year By Zack Johnston

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Cleaner Water for Texas Citizens

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Facility improvements result in bettering citizens’ lives and a smaller environmental impact. Water equals life, and now with droughts and

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Keeping Public Works Connected

Public works have almost always been the faction of local government that can be overlooked or underappreciated; seen as a

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Iconic Infrastructure: George Washington Bridge

The history of the George Washington Bridge across the Hudson River began with an idea first proposed in 1906. It

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Iconic Infrastructure: Port of Seattle

For over one hundred years, the Port of Seattle has been the engine driving much of the economic growth of

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TDOT: Rebuilding for Resilience

Photos courtesy of TDOT The Tennessee Department of Transportation has rebuilt after 2019 mudslides took their toll on SR66 and

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Two Birds, One Road

Not only does the SouthEast Connector save drivers travel time, it will help mitigate flood conditions within the Truckee Meadows

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The High Road: Paving at 12,000 Feet

Photos courtesy of the Federal Highway Administration, Central Federal Lands Highway Division Cottonwood Pass in Colorado is the fourth highest

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Innovation on I-49

This award-winning interchange incorporates new design methods, technology, and even art By Julia Edinger A new segment of interstate between

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One Piece to the Mooresville Infrastructure Puzzle

An outfall improvement is another step toward solving the sanitary sewer issues of Mooresville, North Carolina. Photos Courtesy of Willis

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NDOT Improvements to I-15

NDOT has recently completed yet another phase of improvements on I-15, improving function and design By Julia Edinger The Nevada

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The Alternate Route

One Maryland county takes on a bicycle master plan to improve safety and quality of life By Zack Johnston Bicycles

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Washing Away Fears of a Flood

Improvements to the Las Vegas Wash give residents peace of mind, and one less bill to pay By Zack Johnston

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Bridge Over International Water

This $100 million renovation gave new life to the Peace Bridge, which connects the United States with Canada By Julia

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Clay County Reclaims its Resources

Facility improvements increase water capacity and quality of life for this Florida community By Zack Johnston As a community grows,

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L.A. Water Storage Underground

The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power brings water storage systems underground By Julia Edinger In 2008, the Los

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Servicing From the Source

Once completed, this sedimentation and recharge facility will help keep the Santa Ana River clean and help California avoid future

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Growing Philadelphia’s Transportation Infrastructure with Equity

Between transportation and green stormwater management systems, Mayor Jim Kenney is advancing infrastructure that helps everyone progress By Mayor Jim

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Improving Florida Infrastructure

The Florida Department of Transportation has completed a project to decrease highway congestion and improve travel time By Julia Edinger

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Powering an Ohio Transformation

The conversion of a former landfill site into a solar farm is the largest project of its kind in Ohio

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USACE Takes On Missouri River Stormwater

The USACE responded to levee breaches along the Missouri River after a bomb cyclone caused major flooding in Iowa and

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Connecting Surf City in North Carolina

NCDOT delivers a new bridge to a city divided by the Intracoastal Waterway By Julia Edinger Photos courtesy of NCDOT

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Stormwater Solutions Under the Surface

The Metropolitan Sewer District’s efforts will prevent harmful overflow and protect the Ohio River By Julia Edinger In a climate

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Vegas Revitalizes Infrastructure

Las Vegas City Manager, Scott Adams, details what projects are underway to beautify and improve efficiency of this desert City

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Project Neon Lightens Congestion for Las Vegas’ Busiest Roads

Project Neon, the largest public works project the state of Nevada has undertaken, is nearing completion two decades later By

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Addressing Infrastructure Needs Before the Storm

This cape town implemented best management practices to ensure a greener stormwater solution By Julia Edinger Most people are familiar

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Sarasota Takes On Stormwater Run-Off

Sarasota County’s 10th Street Bafflebox works to prevent stormwater and sediment pollution from reaching the Sarasota Bay By Brianna Fries

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The Hop Streetcar Improves Easy, Efficient Transportation in Milwaukee

Milwaukee’s new addition to their streetcar system, The Hop, provides efficient transit options to the city’s residents By Brianna Fries

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A Right to Potable Water in Poncha Springs

Poncha Springs, a sleepy town in Colorado gets a wake-up call and the community comes together to improve their water

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Bridging the Gap: A Highway 1 Transformation

Caltrans completed this innovative and award-winning bridge replacement project in less than eight months By Julia Edinger The landscape of

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Iconic Infrastructure: Interstate 80

The Interstate 80 (I-80) is an east– west transcontinental freeway that runs from downtown San Francisco, California, to Teaneck, New

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Iconic Infrastructure: Mississippi River Levee System

The Mississippi River Levee System began with the first settlers, with the first official levee being built outside New Orleans

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Iconic Infrastructure: The Brooklyn Bridge

Completed in 1883, the Brooklyn Bridge is a hybrid cable-stayed suspension bridge located in New York City, currently one of

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A Bridge Over 100 Years In the Making

The 2,318-foot long Fort Hamer Bridge crosses the Manatee River and its design utilizes some impressive new approaches By Brianna

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Paving the Way for Innovation in Urban Cooling

The Los Angeles Bureau of Street Services paints the roads gray to combat rising temperatures By Julia Edinger The City

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City of Orlando Leads By Example Through Sustainable Investments

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Orlando makes sustainability its first priority; the success is undeniable By: Buddy Dyer, Mayor, of the City of Orlando Orlando

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