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Denver Airport Adding More Gates

November 1, 2017

Citing continued growth in both flights and airlines, Denver International Airport is upping by 50% a previously announced gate expansion project.

Two Teams Certify Costs for Boston Green Line Extension

Justin Rice

Debra K. Rubin

November 1, 2017

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The joint venture of Walsh Group, Barletta Construction and Granite Construction appears to have been unable to certify a cost estimate at or below the $1.3-billion cost limit to build the long-awaited Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority’s Green Line Extension project in metropolitan Boston.

Va. Awards Major Design-Build Contract to Improve I-64

November 1, 2017

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The Virginia Dept. of Transportation has awarded a $409.6-million contract for improvements to I-64 in Chesapeake to the Tarrytown, N.Y.-based joint venture of Ganite Construction, Parsons and Corman Construction.

Federal Agencies

EPA Nominees Clear Senate Committee, Draw Democrats' Flak

But highway agency choice, ex-Iowa DOT chief Trombino, sails through on voice vote

Tom Ichniowski

October 25, 2017

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Democrats' main targets are picks for EPA chemical-safety and air offices.

Nashville Mayor Pushes Major Transit Plan for Downtown

October 25, 2017

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Nashville Mayor Megan Barry (D) has unveiled a $5.2-billion transportation proposal that calls for building a new transit system and downtown tunnel for Tennessee’s capital city by 2032.

Planned Northeast Corridor Hyperloop Gets First Tunnel Construction Permit

Jim Parsons

October 25, 2017

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Construction of transportation guru Elon Musk’s planned New York-to-Washington hyperloop transit system could get its start in Maryland, following the state’s Oct. 19 grant of a conditional utility permit to build a 10.3-mile tunnel near Baltimore, but Musk’s construction firm, The Boring Co., needs other approvals to start work on the segment.

The American Infrastructure

Poor Traffic Flow Forecasts Provide Ammunition to Road Opponents

Richard Korman

October 25, 2017

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In recent weeks, President Trump has let it be known that he no longer foresees public-private partnerships as the centerpiece of his infrastructure plan. No surprise there.

Bridge Repair Blamed for Delays on Chicago Lakefront Flyover

October 19, 2017

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Aimed at improving safety along Chicago's popular Lakefront Trail bordering Lake Michigan, a new flyover structure will miss its scheduled 2018 completion date by at least a year, likely boosting the project's original $60-million cost.

Technology, Budget Cuts Are Hot Topics at Annual Transit Gathering

Aileen Cho

October 18, 2017

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Public transportation officials, emphasizing transit’s role in economic development, sustainability and natural-disaster response, are pushing back against a White House proposal to cut $2.4 billion out of the Dept. of Transportation budget, including phasing out capital grants and the TIGER program.