Using freeway rather than interstate standards would allow cities, counties, and states to afford expansion.
Michigan awards a rehabilitation project based on expectations, not specifications.
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A federal commission's report urges lawmakers to spur transportation infrastructure funding by providing state and local governments with quicker access to cash.
Engineered emulsion and fly ash make for a unique full-depth reclamation project.
Letting contractors know upfront what their profit will be minimizes litigation and change orders.
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Transfer traffic loads over concrete to eliminate differential movement.
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Keyhole coring and reinstatement offers a less intrusive repair method.
A team effort shaves 20 days off railroad grade crossing improvements.
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Long used to rejuvenate roads in the Southwest, asphalt rubber is gaining fans across North America.
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A paving material that promises excellent performance, environmental benefits, and reduced cost, warm-mix asphalt (WMA) is generating enthusiasm among transportation managers. Though still largely confined to trial and demonstration projects in the United States, prospects seem favorable for it to...
The lack of uniformity in testing procedures from state to state is fueling the need to establish standardized testing procedures for modified asphalt across all 50 states.
The U.S. DOT is making $287 million available to revitalize a national strategy for reducing deaths on rural roads, which account for 57% of all fatal crashes, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
From Oct. 20 through Nov. 7, during one of California's driest years on record, a large swath of the state was engulfed in flames. As in all natural disasters, public works played a critical role. Employees were assigned to fire crews to designate evacuation routes and close roads. Before the last...
Higher energy prices will drive concrete prices up 3% to 5%, according to Ken Simonson, chief economist for the Associated General Contractors of America. Wooden roads, anyone?
As infrastructure managers look for ways to economize materials for pavement and water projects, an increasingly cost-effective choice is roller-compacted concrete (RCC).