Aviation Infrastructure Senate Unanimously Confirms Whitaker to Lead FAA Tom Ichniowski October 24, 2023 No Comments New leader will oversee multi-billion-dollar infrastructure program.Read More
Transportation Long-Awaited Central Africa Toll Road Linking Multiple Nations Is Under Way Shem Oirere October 24, 2023 No Comments The 184-km toll road will link Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo to existing road networks and ports in Tanzania.Read More
Officials Detail Conceptual Plans for Up to $4B Southern California Rail Tunnel Aileen Cho Cyrus Fa'amafoe October 24, 2023 One Comment Public outreach has begun related to the San Diego to San Luis Obispo project along a portion of the nation’s second-busiest passenger rail corridor.Read More
Transportation Boston's $2.3-billion Green Line Extension Faces More Problems Defective rails need repairs less than a year after the project opened Scott Van Voorhis October 24, 2023 No Comments A plan to repair 4.4 miles of defective tracks is under review. Read More
Legal Settlement Reached on Troubled Harbor Bridge in Corpus Christi, Texas Delayed cable-stayed bridge in Texas now set to open in 2025 Daniel Tyson October 23, 2023 2 Comments Under the settlement, TxDOT will close out all claims, clearing the way for possible completion in 2025. Read More
Legal Lane, Skanska, Granite Battle in Court Over Florida Interstate 4 Job The design-builders lost $500 million on the job, substantially complete last year James Leggate October 20, 2023 No Comments The design-builders lost $500 million on the reconstruction job, substantially complete last year.Read More
Construction Technology US DOT Seeks to Award $5.1M to Develop Advanced Digital Tools for Transit Projects Prospective platform must manage transit infrastructure through its entire lifecycle Tom Ichniowski October 16, 2023 No Comments Applicants can include transit authorities, state and local government agencies, academic institutions and other organizations.Read More
Legal SCOTUS to Weigh Landowners' Damage Claim Against Texas DOT Mary B. Powers October 12, 2023 No Comments Suit that blames I-10 design for flood impacts needs justices to settle lower courts' disputed decisions on whether agency must compensate owners. Read More
Transportation Rochester's $100M Highway Removal Project Aims to Reunite Neighborhoods James Leggate October 10, 2023 2 Comments Removal of the Inner Loop North is expected to be done in 2027.Read More
Work Starts on First New Terminal in Decades at Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Airport The $404-million terminal will add five gates Derek Lacey October 10, 2023 No Comments JetBlue will oversee construction of the 230,0000-sq-ft terminal, with Hunt/Moss serving as construction manager at risk.Read More