The Legislative Struggle Biden Walks Back Comment Linking Infrastructure and 'American Families' Bills Tom Ichniowski June 27, 2021 No Comments In a turnabout, Biden says he didn't intend to imply a veto threat.Read More
Infrastructure Funding Biden, Senate Group Strike Deal on Infrastructure Framework Tom Ichniowski June 24, 2021 No Comments Multiyear plan has a $579-billion increase spread over various sectors but legislation is far from final.Read More
Truck Impact Eyed in D.C. Pedestrian Bridge Collapse Over Highway Jim Parsons June 23, 2021 No Comments Bridge spanning six-lane Route 295 highway apparently lifted off its moorings, reportedly causing non-life-threatening injuries to six motoristsRead More
Transportation Infrastructure House Democrats Seek New $148B Shift to Trust Fund from General Fund Tom Ichniowski June 21, 2021 No Comments Meanwhile, Biden is "encouraged" by bipartisan Senate group's broader infrastructure proposal.Read More
Final Agreement Signed for $16B Texas High-Speed Rail Project Louise Poirier June 18, 2021 2 Comments Lane Construction and Webuild Group will build privately funded Dallas-to-Houston line after state high court declined to hear challenge to developer Texas Central's eminent domain rights.Read More
Multiple Construction Errors Contributed to Mexico Subway Collapse Jim Parsons June 17, 2021 No Comments Faulty welds and stud placements are among issues found by risk manager in new report.Read More
Transit Construction Maryland OKs New Funds for Purple Line Consultant Team Jim Parsons June 16, 2021 No Comments State board awards $183.5 million for expanded PM role until a new design-build team is picked to complete the much delayed P3 light rail project.Read More
Transportation Infrastructure Senate Panel Approves $78B, 5-Year Highway Safety and Rail Bill Tom Ichniowski June 16, 2021 No Comments Committee Chair Maria Cantwell said passenger and freight rail would get the largest funding share, a $36-billion allocation.Read More
MassDOT Ready to Replace Eight Bridges in Eight Weekends The $60-million-plus accelerated bridge project tees up another $400-million makeover next year Scott Van Voorhis June 14, 2021 No Comments Massachusetts transportation agency gears up for $60-million project in what it dubs the “Acceler-8” project.Read More
Maryland's $11B P3 Road Project Moves Forward With Outreach Aileen Cho June 14, 2021 No Comments Developer of megaproject plans a series of outreach events, starting with one on June 16.Read More