Test blast for rock blasting on the U.S. 26 Mt. Hood Safety project on Sept. 4, 2014. Cutting back the slopes from the road will require several more days of blasting and closures of U.S. 26 and nearby trails. To learn more visit www.US26MtHoodSafety.org
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Oregon DOT: Blasting Rock on U.S. 26 Mt. Hood
Monday, September 8th, 2014Columbia, MO: Building a Bridge from the Ground Up
Thursday, September 4th, 2014This is a timelapse video of the GRS-IBS construction of the Route B bridge over Business Loop 70 in Columbia, MO. The video is of construction to date (8-25-14) on the bridge.
View this complete post...No, Americans Are (Still) Not Driving More
Wednesday, September 3rd, 2014Written by Shane Phillips
The U.S. Department of Transportation is reporting that driving is at a six-year high, but beware the hype. As James Brasuell at Planetizen notes, these numbers are not adjusted for population and thus don’t account for the growing number of residents living in the country. As always, the better question to ask is how much the average American is driving, and the answer to that is the same as it’s been for years: less and less.
Kip Moore – On The Case: An Ode to Construction Workers Around the U.S.
Monday, September 1st, 2014Kip Moore and CASE dedicate this song to the hard-working men and women who commit their lives to constructing the world where we live, work and play. Thank you for all you do.
View this complete post...Vote for Your Favorite Transportation Photo
Friday, August 29th, 2014AASHTO’S Faces of Transportation photo/video contest is closed to submissions this year, but you can still participate in history by voting for your favorite entry. Whichever photo gets the most votes will win of the “People’s Choice Award,” and the photographer will receive a $500 prize.
View this complete post...La Grande, OR: A Bicycle Detour for Highway Construction
Monday, August 25th, 2014Bicycle detour options around construction site on I-84 in eastern Oregon, west of La Grande.
View this complete post...Lowell, MI: Demolition of the M-50 Bridge
Friday, August 22nd, 2014Normally, bridge demolition is a fairly fast process that can even allow for traffic to cross one side of the bridge during work. With the M-50 bridge, the situation was much different. Crews had to close the entire bridge due to the way it was built.
View this complete post...Oregon DOT: Fighting Forest Fires Along U.S. 30
Wednesday, August 13th, 2014Firefighters deploy along US30 in the Columbia River Gorge to protect life and property.
View this complete post...When to Use Existing Pavement in Highway Maintenance
Tuesday, August 12th, 2014THE SECOND STRATEGIC HIGHWAY RESEARCH PROGRAM (SHRP 2)
This report documents the findings from the second Strategic Highway Research Program (SHRP 2) R23 project, Using Existing Pavement in Place and Achieving Long Life. This project falls within the SHRP 2 Renewal area, which focuses on improving the ability of highway agencies to design and construct long-lasting highway projects with minimal disruption to the traveling public. The project found that construction costs and time can be greatly reduced if the existing pavement can be used in place for part of the rehabilitation solution.
A 25-Year Transportation Plan for Oklahoma
Monday, August 11th, 2014The Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) welcomes you to the 2015-2040 Long Range Transportation Plan website. The purpose of this website is to provide information on the Long Range Transportation Plan and to keep you connected throughout the process.
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