bridges
Mississippi’s I-20 Bridge Project On Track Despite Weather

Mississippi Department of Transportation crews are pressing on with work to replace a bridge carrying Interstate 20 through the state capital.
February 22, 2021Pennsylvania Truckers Object to Bridge Tolling Plan

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is moving forward with its controversial plan to consider charging tolls on as many as 10 major bridges in the state. But representatives from the trucking industry say tolls would hurt their industry.
January 26, 2021NJDOT Announces $47.3 Million for Local Bridge Projects

The New Jersey Department of Transportation recently announced $47.3 million in grant funding will be distributed statewide to help with local bridge maintenance projects.
April 15, 2020S.D. Transportation Commission Announces $14 Million in Bridge Grants
The South Dakota Transportation Commission recently awarded 27 grants totaling $14 million to local government agencies to support bridge preservation and replacement efforts.
March 4, 2020FHWA Extends Comment Period on Bridge Inspections Proposal
The Federal Highway Administration has announced it is extending the period for public comment on its proposed rule to improve oversight of U.S. bridge inspections by incorporating a risk-based approach and encouraging the use of such technological advancements as unmanned aerial systems and sonar.
January 13, 2020Las Vegas Bridge Project Reaches Halfway Point

The Nevada Department of Transportation recently announced its connector bridge project in Las Vegas is halfway to completion.
November 12, 2019US House Lawmakers’ Bill Would Assist With Local Bridge Repairs

Legislation that would seek to facilitate funding for municipalities to fix old bridges was recently introduced by two members of the U.S. House of Representatives.
October 7, 2019New York Completes $1.8 Million Bridge Strike Prevention Project

New York officials have completed a project meant to reduce bridge strikes on the King Street Bridge in Westchester County.
September 12, 2019Maine Awarded $61 Million for Bridge Work
Maine has been awarded $61 million in federal grants to help replace eight aging highway bridges over the next five years. The two federal grants will help fund construction of bridges on Interstate 295, in Franklin County and Madawaska.
September 5, 2019DOT Awards $225 Million in Grants to 20 Bridge Projects
The U.S. Department of Transportation announced the first recipients of the Competitive Highway Bridge Program on Aug. 29, awarding $225 million to fund bridge improvements and replacements to 20 projects represented by 18 state departments of transportation.
August 29, 2019