Mississippi Bridge Collapse Kills 3 Construction Workers, Injures 4
The Strong River Bridge unexpectedly collapsed during demolition work to make way for a new bridge...
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New Texas Segment Approved for Future I-27 Ports-to-Plains Corridor
The ultimate plan for the interstate, designated in 2022, is to extend from Mexico to Canada...
Ben Thorpe
15:27
Survey: Contractors Focus on Price, Brand, Dealer When Buying Equipment
Two-thirds of contractors responding to our survey said they consider at least two brands before purchasing heavy equipment...
Ben Thorpe
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FHWA Releases $802M to Repair Roads, Bridges Damaged by Natural Disasters
The money will go to 36 states and two territories – see which areas will receive funding...
Ben Thorpe
20:26
Industry Roundup: Terex Buys Waste, Recycling Equipment Maker ESG
ESG owns Heil, Marathon, Curotto-Can, Bayne Thinline, Parts Central brands. Plus, Komatsu expands in Peoria and news from H&E...
Ben Thorpe
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Florida DOT to Build New FIU Pedestrian Bridge 6 Years After Fatal Collapse
Florida DOT will design and build the $38 million 8th Street bridge in Sweetwater and expects to finish it in
Ben Thorpe
02:20
Hurricane Helene Damages Bridges, Shuts Down West North Carolina (Photos)
Hurricane Helene left historic levels of damage in the Southeastern U.S., with federal disaster declarations in six states...
Ben Thorpe
03:26
Volvo CE Expands Campus to Produce Electric Wheel Loaders
The expansion represents the next step in the company's goal “to be entirely fossil free by 2040 and achieve 35%
Ben Thorpe
03:26
Rapid I-95 Rebuild Among Finalists for National Transportation Awards
The majority of finalists selected for America's Transportation Awards are road and bridge projects. See which ones made the list...
Ben Thorpe
01:23
Contractor Sued Over Alleged Cable Flaws on Cuomo Bridge in New York
The Thruway Authority is demanding a minimum of $6 million in damages against Tappan Zee Constructors...
