Speaking at the March 1954 groundbreaking ceremony for the Pennsylvania Turnpike’s 110-mile northeastern extension, then-Gov. John S. Fine summed up the looming challenge of constructing a superhighway through the rugged terrain of the Pocono Mountains
Eight years of collaboration between Vermont environmental and transportation agencies and the Massachusetts Dept. of Transportation has helped Massachusetts improve engineering practices to make culverts, bridges and other infrastructure more storm resilient.
To replace the heavily worn I-5 overcrossing with a delaminated concrete deck at SW 26th Avenue in Southwest Portland, the project team had to navigate challenging site conditions, limited right-of-way, sensitive residential and environmental areas and difficult topography.
As part of the broader Eastrail program converting 42 miles of former railroad tracks into a multipurpose trail, this $18.2-million project serves as a vital link in King County’s shift toward sustainable, transit-oriented transportation.
Located at the intersection of Pallisa and Kaliro districts in eastern Uganda, this project represents a significant stride forward for regional connectivity and socio-economic development