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Road Construction Season is Underway; 65 Projects in Wyoming (Publication)
Resource Type: News and Other Non-research Articles
The Wyoming Department of Transportation’s construction season typically runs from April to the end of October. The agency currently has about 65 active projects throughout the state and they ask tr…MoreTexas Highway Man Spends Hours Tracking, Detailing Highway Construction on his Website (Publication)
Resource Type: News and Other Non-research Articles
Brian Purcell, known as the Texas Highway Man, created his own website to keep track of about every major road construction project in greater San Antonio, follow the progress, the updates, and the co…MoreINDOT Closes all Lanes on Portion of I-70 EB for 30 Days (Publication)
Resource Type: News and Other Non-research Articles
INDOT closes all lanes on I-70 EB from Ronald Reagan Parkway to the South Split from May 22 to June 28. This project is planned construction for INDOT and was originally going to take 5 months.MoreTRB Webinar: Construction Project Staffing Strategies for Transportation Agencies (Training)
State transportation agencies are tasked with doing more to manage highway transportation networks with fewer staff. This webinar presented guidance for addressing workforce challenges within the cons… More
Guide Specifications for Highway Construction, 10th Edition (Publication)
Resource Type: Specifications & Special Provisions
These guide specifications provide guidance for developing transportation contract specifications and are the national standard for best practices in highway and road construction. This consensus-base…MorePennDOT Resumes Work on Construction Projects (Publication)
Resource Type: News and Other Non-research Articles
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation began resuming highway and bridge construction projects in accordance with guidance issued by Governor Tom Wolf. Work on all projects will be conducted in…MoreCOVID-19 or no, Widening of Interstate 35 Continues Through Waco (Publication)
Resource Type: News and Other Non-research Articles
Since transportation is an area that has been deemed as an essential service under the city of Houston's shelter-in-place order, work continues on the Interstate 35 reconstruction, near Highway 77. Th…MoreODOT Projects Continue Amid Coronavirus Crisis (Publication)
Resource Type: News and Other Non-research Articles
Work continues on the Oregon Department of Transportation’s projects on U.S. Highway 101 despite the coronavirus crisis. Precautions are being taken and the situation is being evaluated every day.MoreALDOT Continuing Essential Services Amid Coronavirus Pandemic (Publication)
Resource Type: News and Other Non-research Articles
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is maintaining essential services during the continuation of a national effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Most ALDOT functions, including maint…MoreI-70 in Indianapolis to Close in April for Construction Work as Traffic Drops (Publication)
Resource Type: News and Other Non-research Articles
COVID-19Â and the stay-at-home order enacted by Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb has reduced the amount of traffic in Indianapolis. The Indiana Department of Transportation will close Interstate 70 for about…MoreDecreased Traffic Could Speed up Spring Road Construction Projects (Publication)
Resource Type: News and Other Non-research Articles
As more businesses close and people work from home, traffic on the roads has decreased. Decreased traffic could speed up construction projects. This is why North Dakota D.O.T. has opted to continue wi…MoreMichigan Deal Pushes Transportation Projects, Extends Schedules for Shuttered Jobs (Publication)
Resource Type: News and Other Non-research Articles
Governor Gretchen Whitmer clarified the state's stay-at-home order in an agreement to allow construction to proceed on state highway, bridge, and road projects. Under the agreement, a contractor thatÂ…MoreCoronavirus has Changed Construction Work in Texas (Publication)
Resource Type: News and Other Non-research Articles
All types of construction are considered essential by Gov. Greg Abbott. That allows work to continue through the coronavirus pandemic. Currently, 8,361 construction projects are underway in Texas. To…MoreStaying at Home is Helping CDOT Roadwork get Done (Publication)
Resource Type: News and Other Non-research Articles
Due to Covid-19 pandemic traffic on roads have reduced significantly. Less traffic allows CDOT more flexibility with work schedules. CDOT leaders are optimistic about the road work that can be accompl…MoreIowa DOT – Open for Business (Publication)
Resource Type: News and Other Non-research Articles
Iowa DOT’s workforce remains committed to supporting the movement of people and goods throughout Iowa so that people can play their role to respond to the COVID-19 crisis. With many people staying h…MoreLighter Traffic Allows ADOT to Expand Project Work Hours During Virus Outbreak (Publication)
Resource Type: News and Other Non-research Articles
The Arizona Department of Transportation is expanding times when construction and maintenance crews can work statewide because of very light traffic during the Coronavirus outbreak. That will allow pr…MoreTDOT Takes Advantage of Pandemic to Work on Roads (Publication)
Resource Type: News and Other Non-research Articles
There were fewer people on the roads during the coronavirus crisis, which allowed construction workers to work overnight projects during the day. The Tennessee Department of Transportation took …MoreNew Auto-Social-Distancing Wearable Technology for Road Workers (Publication)
Resource Type: News and Other Non-research Articles
Highway construction work is continuing around the world amid social distancing directives. But following such directives can be difficult when focused on the job in hand. DKN Capital and LociLabs hav…MoreARTBA Tracks Coronavirus Impacts on State Transportation Projects (Publication)
Resource Type: News and Other Non-research Articles
Many state transportation departments have accelerated road and bridge projects due to substantially reduced work zone traffic volumes from COVID-19 stay-at-home orders. But there is also growing conc…MoreUrban Road Construction Traffic Safety Assessment Based on Equivalent Follow-up Distance FDE Evaluation (Publication)
Resource Type: Books, Reports, Papers, and Research Articles
At present, the construction of urban roads in China has entered a period of rapid development. Many cities are planning, constructing, and improving urban road transportation systems one after anothe…MoreWhitmer Administration Clarifies “Essential” Construction Projects (Publication)
Resource Type: News and Other Non-research Articles
The Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association (MITA) asked Governor Gretchen Whitmer to deem all construction field operations as non-essential. The Governor’s decision is to continue w…MoreTransportation Construction Continues in Most States; Industry Taking Steps to Ensure Worker Safety as Business Impacts Felt, National Survey Finds (Publication)
Resource Type: Other News Releases
According to a recent survey of American Road & Transportation Builders Association members, the majority of transportation design and construction projects continue across the country while trans…MoreRoad Construction Season off to an Early Start in Vermont This Year (Publication)
Resource Type: News and Other Non-research Articles
The road construction season typically starts on April 15 in Vermont, it got off to an early start this year, with companies and state officials looking for a way to jump ahead of expected supply prob…MoreOn the Road: Hart Bridge Ramp Work Begins as Contractors Exercise COVID-19 Awareness (Publication)
Resource Type: News and Other Non-research Articles
COVID-19 has not slowed down road construction projects, but state and local agencies are exercising caution to protect workers. The $39 million project to remove the Hart Bridge ramps and move traffi…MoreReal-Time Integration of Arrow Board Messages into Traveler Information System Evaluation (Publication)
Resource Type: Books, Reports, Papers, and Research Articles
In 2018, the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) conducted a one year pilot project through a contract with a vendor (Street Smart) that installed a monitoring device on 20 arrow boards tha…MoreODOT Explains Missing Signage in I-235 Construction Zone (Publication)
Resource Type: News and Other Non-research Articles
The removal of the exit signs to I-44 on I-235 during ongoing construction work has caused confusion for drivers. According to Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) spokesperson, the sign was r…More