Tag: road
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Jacobs-McCourt books $99M Boston-area road project
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Award: Bridge replacement and interchange improvementsValue: $99.2 millionLocation: Natick, MassachusettsClient: Massachusetts DOT Preliminary utility work has started in the Boston suburb of Natick, Massachusetts, ahead of a major infrastructure reconstruction on the state’s first diverging diamond interchange, according…
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NASCAR Relies On Road Sweepers For Safety And Performance
Every year, more than 100,000 people attend the 36 official NASCAR races around the country. The popularity of the motor-sport has grown significantly over the last decade, and each individual race becomes a sort of multi-day event where fans congregate to, not just watch the race, but hang out, enjoy tail-gaiting, swap stories, and find…
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In pictures | Leeds United’s new Elland Road Stadium design
Leeds United Football Club has published images of the design for the revamp of its Elland Road stadium. Last September, the club outlined plans to modernise its home ground and increase capacity from 37,645 to up to 56,500. (Image: Leeds United) The estimated final capacity of the design in progress is approximately 53,000. Leeds City…
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bauma 2025: Wirtgen and John Deere Present Future of Road Construction
At bauma 2025, the Wirtgen Group and John Deere showcased a wide range of new technologies and construction equipment, drawing global interest with nearly 100 machines on display—including 45 world premieres. The joint booth served as a central hub for updates on the future of road construction, materials processing and digital jobsite management. Focus on…
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Lane delivers $97.5M Florida road overhaul
Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Lane Construction has delivered the first phase of an interstate overhaul in Tampa, Florida, the Cheshire, Connecticut-based firm said in a press release shared with Construction Dive. The company — wholly owned by Italian industrial giant Webuild…
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Vögele Releases New VR Screed for 8-ft. Road Pavers
Vögele has announced the release of its VR 500 screed for its 8-ft. class pavers. This addition is expected to help improve the process of constructing roadways as well as medium and larger paving jobs. The new VR 500 is equipped with extending units that can be sloped by up to 10% and are precisely…
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Road Builders Upgrade Hurricane Evacuation Route
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It’s become increasingly apparent over the last handful of years that certain parts of the country are getting hit with increasingly severe weather events which takes added toll on critical infrastructure. For parts of the southeastern United States like Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, and Texas, the hurricanes that struck in 2023 and 2024 accumulated billions in…
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Skanska Completes $19.8M Essex Road Bridge in San Bernardino
Skanska, a leading global construction and development firm, has announced the substantial completion of the Essex Road Bridge replacement in Essex, CA. The $19.8M project was awarded to Skanska by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and involved the replacement of Westbound and Eastbound bridges on Interstate 40 (I-40) over Halfway Hills Wash. The 20-month…
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Ligchine, Road Widener Appoint Schulze as Director of Sales
Ligchine has named Michael Schulze as sales director, a role he will serve for the company and for Road Widener. The appointment is effective immediately. Schulze brings considerable experience in construction equipment sales and a track record of driving growth and strategic partnerships, the company reported. Before joining Ligchine, Schulze served as eastern region sales manager…
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The Road Ahead | For Construction Pros
I have been reviewing my notes the last few days for this column. The main topic was going to be about the decline of the Auto Industry and some thoughts on how you could get into a decent new or slightly used truck for an amount lower than what you have been hearing about on…