Articles Tagged with ''Federal Highway Administration''

Bridges

Pace of Upgrading Deficient Bridges Slows, ARTBA Report Says

Tom Ichniowski

April 1, 2019

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Total structurally deficient bridges dipped by just 567 in 2018, compared with annual average decline of 1,700 in previous five years.

Bridge Construction

Deal Reached to Rebuild Arlington Memorial Bridge in D.C.

Kiewit lands $192M contract for project's construction

Tom Ichniowski

December 1, 2017

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Officials will use design-build to cut 18 months and $35 million from earlier estimates.

Federal Agencies

EPA Nominees Clear Senate Committee, Draw Democrats' Flak

But highway agency choice, ex-Iowa DOT chief Trombino, sails through on voice vote

Tom Ichniowski

October 25, 2017

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Democrats' main targets are picks for EPA chemical-safety and air offices.

Tom Ichniowski

October 11, 2017

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Highway guardrail manufacturer Trinity Industries Inc. won the latest round in a long-running legal fight, when a federal appeals court overturned an earlier $682.4-million judgment against the Dallas-based company.

Drones and Data Highlighted at Bridge Engineering Conference

Aileen Cho

June 14, 2017

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The American bridge design and construction industry has turned the corner in embracing tools such as 4D modeling, public-private partnerships and drones.

Disaster Relief

Louisiana Seeks $4B More in Federal Flood-Recovery Funds

Funds would be on top of $438M in HUD-awarded emergency block grants

Tom Ichniowski

October 24, 2016

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Expected FY 2017 spending bill in lame-duck session could be vehicle for disaster-recovery funds.

Roundup

Boulder City Bypass Update, South Mountain Freeway Resurfacing, Las Vegas City Hall Pursues LEED Gold and More

John Guzzon

July 5, 2016

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Southwest Roundup: ADOT accepts public comments on I-11, Phase 1 of NDOT’s $83-million Boulder City Bypass project is underway, crews began soil assessments for South Mountain Freeway project, and more.

Roundup

Columns Readied, Employers Promote Technical Education, Talking LEED and Nike, A New Arizona Hospital And More

John Guzzon

May 3, 2016

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Southwest Roundup: News items include a hearing on South Mountain Freeway, a discussion on LEED and retail space, Sante Fe airport improvements and more