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Infrastructure Act

Senate Panel Examines IIJA Highway Programs' Rollout

September 21, 2022

While highway funding and formula-distributed funds in the Infrastructure Act have gotten good reviews, Republicans find fault with how FHWA is carrying out discretionary programs.

Transportation

Stalled $2.7B Bridge Project Back on Track in Mobile, Ala.

Derek Lacey

September 21, 2022

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Years after local concerns tabled it, state DOT moves forward with new bridge, causeway work.

Transportation

Officials See Much Work Ahead for New York City's Infrastructure

State, local officials cite progress in maintaining aging structures

September 20, 2022

State, local officials cite progress in maintaining aging structures and transforming the car culture.

Transportation Infrastructure

First Contract Proposals Submitted for $2.3B I-81 Viaduct Removal in Syracuse, NY

Project aims to reconnect neighborhoods and restore city's downtown area

Scott Blair

September 20, 2022

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Removal of upstate city's legacy highway structure passed a key milestone with shortlisted teams submitting proposals on Sept. 16 for the estimated $232-million first contract.

Technology

US DOT Opens Competitions for Two Tech Grant Programs

Infrastructure funding law created the larger of the programs

Tom Ichniowski

September 20, 2022

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Grant funding for the technology-related programs will total approximately $800 million over five years.

Transportation

Big NY, NJ Infrastructure Projects Advance With Renewed Momentum

September 19, 2022

Regional agency and firm officials offered updates on major transportation capital projects, addressing pressing issues on procurement, project delivery and politics

Construction crews work on the MBTA Orange Line

Transportation

Emergency MBTA Orange Line Work Makes Its Deadline

Scott Van Voorhis

September 19, 2022

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The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority reopened service on the Orange Line early on Sept. 19 after an unprecedented, month-long shutdown of the entire branch for a badly needed overhaul.