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McHenry, IL: Rebuilding the Charles J. Miller Bridge

Posted by Infra on Friday, May 16th, 2014

The Charles J. Miller Road Bridge was first built in 1988 by the McHenry County Division of Transportation. To provide for current and future traffic demand along Miller Road, a second bridge was proposed. The new bridge, built north of the current bridge, was completed in 2013. Taking one year to complete, watch its construction from start to finish in 2.5 minutes.

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Energy 101: Wind Turbines

Posted by Infra on Thursday, May 15th, 2014

See how wind turbines generate clean electricity from the power of wind. The video highlights the basic principles at work in wind turbines, and illustrates how the various components work to capture and convert wind energy to electricity. This updated version also includes information on the Energy Department’s efforts to advance offshore wind power. Offshore wind energy footage courtesy of Vestas.

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City Walk: Denver, CO’s Walk Score

Posted by Content Coordinator on Tuesday, May 13th, 2014

We explore all that Denver has to offer from a vibrant street mall, to a world-class aquarium, and the amazing natural landscape. A city not to be missed, Denver offers plenty to explore within walking distance.

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Pennsylvania DOT: Everything You Always Wanted to Know About POTHOLES (But Were Afraid to Ask)

Posted by Infra on Friday, May 9th, 2014

This short video aims to educate motorists on how potholes form, how the department addresses them and most importantly, how to report their location to PennDOT.

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Brigham City, UT: Taking Down a Bridge the Old-Fashioned Way

Posted by Infra on Thursday, May 8th, 2014

This time lapse shows the 1100 South and I-15 Bridge in Brigham City, Utah being demolished the old-fashioned way: no explosives, just lots of manpower and machines pulling it apart piece by piece.

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Washington State: Fight Big Oil With a Clean Fuels Standard

Posted by Infra on Wednesday, May 7th, 2014

A motion graphic about Washington state’s alternative fuel resources and how a clean fuels standard would create jobs, reduce pollution and lesson our dependence on oil. Learn more at cleanfuelsjobs.org

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Colorado DOT: Introducing the Statewide Transportation Plan

Posted by Infra on Friday, May 2nd, 2014

Colorado DOT introduces the Statewide Transportation Plan, a vision for the future of transportation throughout Colorado.

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Arizona DOT: Making Roads out of Recycled Tires

Posted by Infra on Thursday, May 1st, 2014

For over 25 years, ADOT has been using rubberized asphalt on the Arizona highway system. In addition to providing smoother and quieter rides for drivers, rubberized asphalt lasts longer and costs less. Another bonus is that ADOT has recycled more than 15 million tires over the years.Take a look at how it’s done.

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Beartooth Highway, MT: Dangerous Work for Wedge Plow Operators

Posted by Infra on Wednesday, April 30th, 2014

Driver’s view of wedge plow progress – with a shot over the edge.

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West Virginia DOT: Removing Rocks Using Inflatable Airbags

Posted by Infra on Tuesday, April 29th, 2014

The WVDOH hired GeoStabilization International to remove rocks along WV 99 where a rock slide occurred in Raleigh County. Airbags are wedged into cracks then inflated, which loosens the rock.

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