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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High Diesel Prices Jeopardizing American Infrastructure
High diesel prices can disrupt the supply chain in America. While the average person does not rely on diesel, it
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Transit Agencies Recognized for Combating Climate Change
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Federal Transit Administration (FTA) recognized 10 transit agencies for helping combat climate change through
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U.S. DOT Releases $6.4 Billion for States to Reduce Carbon Emissions
The U.S. DOT’s Federal Highway Administration has issued $6.4 billion for their new program: Carbon Reduction Program (CRP), created under
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Integrating Zero Emission Trucks for Commercial Use
According to Monitor Daily, it doesn’t matter if the business model is manufacturing, distribution, service, rental, moving people, moving goods or
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Biden Moves to Restore Environmental Law On Highways, Bridges, Other Projects
Supporters of the National Environmental Policy Act say that the law is integral to keep the environment safe from climate
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USDOT Supply Chain Tracker Shows Progress as Supply Chains Remain Stressed
Since the start of the pandemic, supply chains have been stressed. There is, however, signs of progress. According to the
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Building a Better America Fact Sheet for Rural Communities
President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will provide high-speed internet, safe roads and bridges, modern wastewater systems, clean drinking water, reliable
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USDOT Announce More than $20 Billion for Communities to Support Transit This Year
President Biden and U.S. Department of Transportation announced a $20 billion investment in transit to enable transit agencies to both
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Transit-Oriented Development Catches on as Cities Need to Boost Ridership And Housing Supply
When a new station is built by the Seattle transit agency, they try to be as efficient with space as
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US Department of Transportation Approves $2.9BN for Infrastructure Projects
Through three discretionary grant programs, the US department of Transportation offers $2.9BN for infrastructure projects. According to the International Railway
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U.S. Coast Guard Releases Spending Plan for Infrastructure Bill Funding
The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) released a spending plan for funding received from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).
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Ports Get $450 Million From IIJA to Ease Supply Restraints
Jammed U.S. ports will be given nearly $450 million in federal money to ease supply chain constraints and lower prices
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Charleston Port’s Growth Puts it on Top 10 List
The Port of Charleston ranks as the U.S.’s eighth-largest maritime hub. According to the Post and Courier, the local waterfront
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Rail Industry Approves of the New Infrastructure Law
President Biden’s Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) is providing $1.2 trillion in funding for all infrastructure related projects. According
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America’s Bridges Are Falling Apart Faster Than Expected
A new report by the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) finds that 36% or about a third of
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“The Road Ahead for Automated Vehicles”
Houston Vice Mayor Pro Tem and council member Martha Castex-Tatum testifies on autonomous vehicles before Congress. WASHINGTON, D.C. — City of
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DOT Announces New Safety Strategy
Local leaders celebrate new administration strategy to support street safety. Washington, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced the release
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Harvey Gulf Selects SailPlan to Optimize Fleet Emissions as Part of Its NetZero Strategy
RESTON, Va., Jan. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — SailPlan, the maritime cleantech company that reduces ship emissions and saves companies time
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Third Cruise Line Signs Port Agreement with State of Hawaii
The World Residences at Sea inks agreement with multiple state agencies. HONOLULU – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) Harbors
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Project Profile: I-74 Mississippi River Bridge
I-74 brings major transformation to the Quad City area. By Editorial Staff Connecting the states of Iowa and Illinois, the
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With IIJA Passed, Buttigieg Says ‘Real Work Begins’
The $1.2 trillion bill set aside $100 billion for transportation-related projects. According to American City & County, traffic fatalities across
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The US’ Biggest Export This Year: Air
Over 12 million empty shipping containers reportedly leaving ports. According to Business Insider, in the first 10 months of the
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DOT Reveals Priorities Under Federal Infrastructure Law
The bipartisan infrastructure bill will allocate $108 billion in federal money for transit. The Department of Justice will provide $108
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Taking Smart Cities to a New Level
Three Major Benefits of Automated Parking. By Ian Todd We live in an increasingly connected world. Our daily lives are
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Apple’s Manufacturer Seen Working on Electric Cars
Foxconn’s first electric car, Foxtron, was spotted being shipped for it’s unveiling. Foxconn is best known for being the manufacturer
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US FAA Offers $479.1 Million in Airport Infrastructure Grants
The funding will be for 123 projects in all 50 US states, American Samoa and Puerto Rico. According to US
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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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Michigan Plans First US Wireless charging Road for Electric Vehicles
As electric vehicles advance, charging infrastructure is now a priority for Michigan. According to Crains Detroit Business, Michigan Gov. Gretchen
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US DOT Seeks Information to Improve Supply Chain
The Department of Transportation submitted a request for information addressing America’s supply chains. The Executive Order Biden issued in February
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The Infrastructure Bill May Increase Demand for Commodities
Commodities and raw materials may see a huge increase if the bipartisan $1 trillion infrastructure bill gets passed. Citigroup estimated
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Allegheny County Looks to a Future Without Fossil Fuels
The Port Authority of Allegheny County rethinks transportation with energy efficient electric buses. As the threat of climate change constantly
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Surface Transportation Funding Gets Boost
A U.S. House Committee has authorized a $547 billion increase in surface transportation funds, which will mainly focus on repairing
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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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Investing in Transportation
Building the infrastructure we need requires that we target much more of our investments on transportation, such as transit, inter-city
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Amtrak Receives $1.69B Funding From DOT
WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg today announced that the Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is
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Restoring Roads in Nashville
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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Adapting Transportation Systems in 2021
A proactive and reactive approach is needed to address transportation systems in 2021 By Malcolm Dougherty After a year of
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Standing Out in 2020
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
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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Channeling a New Era on the Outer Banks
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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High Speed Rail is Moving Forward in 2021
Its America’s turn to reap the benefits of high speed rail projects. By Andrew Kunz As a new era emerges
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Incorporating Aesthetics Economically
By Steve Weitzman When discussing aesthetics with DOTs around the country, I have found that their concerns about costs are
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Supporting Better Travel
The Russell Street Bridge project makes way for safer access to movement By Sophia Acevedo Bridges serve as an essential
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California’s New “Postcard” Bridge
The Gerald Desmond Bridge will be replaced by a new more efficient bridge By Sophia Acevedo The Port of
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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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Life-Saving Emergency Response Depends on Effective Asset Management
As infrastructure becomes critical to public health, asset management becomes a crucial part of the emergency response By Kevin Price
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Nevada Bridges Ranked Among Country’s Best by National Survey
LAS VEGAS, NEV. – Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) bridges were recently ranked the nation’s best. (The department had previously
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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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The AI Interview: APWA President Bill Spearman, and President-elect Mary Joyce Ivers
The leaders of the American Public Works Association understand the challenges of our time, and see public works as part
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The Future of Highways
We must utilize rapid technological advances to improve our infrastructure By Malcolm Dougherty Our transportation system is the lifeblood of
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Freese and Nichols Hires Frank Olshefski to Lead Transit and Road Projects
PEARLAND, Texas – April 2, 2020 – Freese and Nichols, Inc., has added Frank Olshefski, PE, MBA, to its transportation
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Former Federal Railroad Administration Deputy Administrator Karen Hedlund has joined American Triple I as an Operating Advisor
NEW YORK. N.Y. (February 25, 2020). American Triple I Partners (ATI) (www.tripleipartners.com), a New York-based investor, developer and manager of
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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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AI in Infrastructure in 2020
How changing trends in artificial intelligence technology are shaping the world of infrastructure By Dr. Benjamin Schmidt Artificial intelligence (AI)
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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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Smart Cities & Intelligent Transportation in 2020
The labor shortage has challenged professionals in 2019, encouraging creative solutions to combat it By Malcolm Dougherty Across the globe,
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Transportation Infrastructure: Predictions for 2020
A shift in public opinion toward funding will result in transportation gains in the new decade By Manuel H. Lazerov
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Explore How 3D Design Is Transforming the Transportation Industry in HDR’s Latest Experts Talk
OMAHA, Neb. — As 3D design tools continue to gain ground in transportation, they will impact state agencies, municipalities, contractors
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HDR’s Lisa Reece Named Woman of the Year by the Women’s Transportation Seminar Inland Empire Chapter
HDR’s Lisa Reece has been honored as the 2019 Woman of the Year by the Women’s Transportation Seminar Inland Empire
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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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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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Las Vegas Monorail Company Secures Expansion Funding
LAS VEGAS (October 10, 2019) – The Las Vegas Monorail Company today secured long-term financing needed to help fund construction of
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NDOT Debuts New Interstate 15 | Starr Avenue Interchange in Clark County
CLARK COUNTY, NEV. – The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) today celebrated the completion of the new Interstate 15 /
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Acrow Provides Safe and Reliable Detours for Structures Damaged in Midwest Flooding
Two bridges in northeast Nebraska open critical routes for residents and first responders (Parsippany, New Jersey) – 11 September 2019
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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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Transit-Oriented Development Trends: A Foundation for New Urbanism
Modernized mass transit is the way forward as we shift from automobiles By Malcolm Dougherty Now more than ever, the
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Federal Investment in Infrastructure Can Reduce Carbon Pollution by 13 Percent by 2030, CAP Report Says
Washington, D.C. — Direct federal investments in infrastructure can reduce greenhouse gas emissions at least 13 percent below current levels
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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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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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Advancing Infrastructure Renewal
New technologies drive advancement in the way infrastructure is designed and built By Randall W. Poston Revitalizing existing concrete infrastructure
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For Evolving Means of Transportation, the Community Takes the Wheel
Good transit infrastructure should not only move people more efficiently, but should also connect them back to the community By
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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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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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Innovative use of Cellular Data Earns National Transportation Planning Award
American Planning Association recognizes achievement award recipients for best practices in transportation planning STATELINE, Nev. – Stantec Consulting Services Inc. and the
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The U.S. Department of Transportation Keeps the Country Moving
The United States Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT or DOT) is the federal cabinet department in charge of all things
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U.S. Department of Transportation Announces $705.7 Million in Emergency Relief for Road and Bridge Repairs
Funds to states and territories for damage from a variety of events WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT)
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Gottheimer Thanks TSA Agents For Their Work During Government Shutdown NEWARK, NJ – On Sunday, January 27, 2019 U.S. Congressman
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Critical NYC Gateway Rail Project Hinges on Federal Funding Commitment
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NDOT Breaks Ground on $73 Million “Centennial Bowl” Upgrade in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS, NEV. – The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) today broke ground on the $73 million next phase 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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The Mario M. Cuomo Bridge Provides New Infrastructure and Artistic Architecture to Community
Following in the steps of the historic Tappan Zee Bridge, the cable-stayed Mario M. Cuomo Bridge boasts some impressive features
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Utilitarian Infrastructure and The Art of Design Merge to Create Beautiful and Functional Transit Station
LMN Architects developed an eye-catching design for a much needed transit station on the University of Washington Campus By Howard
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The Future of Highway Infrastructure in 2019
Green infrastructure, electric cities, new sources of funding, and more will define infrastructure projects in the coming year By Steve
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Colorado Seeks Long Term Solutions With Sustainable Funding
Discussing the need for improved funding solutions to ensure investment in infrastructure when and where it is needed By Gov.
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South Dakota Highway Funding And Conditions
How South Dakota’s legislature ensured that their roads and bridges were kept in good condition By Dennis Daugaard In 2015,
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Rep. DeFazio Elected Chairman of House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
Washington, DC- Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-OR) issued the following statement after his selection as Chairman of the House Transportation & Infrastructure
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I-11 First Phase-Southern Nevada
The long anticipated stretch of Interstate 11 in Southern Nevada made its debut this year, transforming transportation and improving efficiency
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Infrastructure in the Making: Deepening the Mississippi River Channel
The deepening of the MRSC will provide huge benefits for both nearby ports and the surrounding marshland By Brianna Fries
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New Whittier Bridge Makes History
Opened in October 2018, the new and improve Whittier Bridge provides increased safety measures and new opportunities to surrounding municipalities
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FAA Awards $205 Million in Funding for Airport Infrastructure
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Elaine L. Chao recently announced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded $205 million in supplemental
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Rebuilding Aging Infrastructure One Mile at a Time
A 10.1-mile stretch on I-35W in Fort Worth, TX has been completely redone thanks to a lot of hard work,
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A Bridge 30 Years in the Making
The new Bonner Bridge finally nears its opening after decades of legal battles and delays By Abby Pittman Hatteras Island,
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The Challenging but Successful Replacement of Boyers Mill Road Bridge
The Boyers Mill Road Bridge replacement project demonstrated a willingness to tackle the most difficult of challenges through innovative thinking
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