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FHWA Provides $574M for Disaster-Related Road Repairs

September 29, 2020

The funding, which FHWA announced on Sept. 29, covers disasters dating as far back as the Sept. 11, 2001, attack on the World Trade Center in New York City, and as recent as a bush fire in Arizona in June 20. The federal funds reimburse states and other agencies.

Infrastructure

Arizona’s Infrastructure in ‘Mediocre Condition,’ Needs More Federal and State Funding, ASCE Report Says

David M. Brown

September 28, 2020

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Arizona's infrastructure is badly in need of additional funding, but the state's overall grade of C exceeds the national grade, which ASCE says is a D+.

FDOT Repair Plan for Pensacola Bay Bridge

Pensacola Bridge Repair Plan Grows as Inspectors Uncover More Damage

Jim Parsons

September 24, 2020

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Assessments of the damage inflicted upon the newly built, three-mile-long span are still ongoing, says FDOT.

Transportation Infrastructure

Highway-Transit Extension is a Plus, but Won't Narrow Needs Gap

Tom Ichniowski

September 23, 2020

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New ASCE report says highway capital spending must rise 29% over 30 years to erase backlog.

Turner-Flatiron JV To Build $2.3B San Diego Airport Terminal

Jim Parsons

September 23, 2020

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The new $2.265-billion facility to replace the existing Terminal 1 will have 30 gates.

Transportation Infrastructure

House Passes Stopgap Spending Bill, With 1-Year Highway-Transit Extension

Tom Ichniowski

September 22, 2020

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Pelosi, White House strike deal clearing path to enactment that would keep funds flowing through Dec. 11.

VDOT OKs Start of $3.8B Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel Expansion

Jim Parsons

September 22, 2020

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The Virginia Dept. of Transportation has given the go-ahead for work to begin on the $3.8-billion Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel Expansion project.

Jim Parsons

September 21, 2020

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Damage to three-mile-long north Florida crossing occurred after Hurricane Sally caused multiple construction barges to become unmoored.

Texas High-Speed Rail Proposal Receives Two Key Federal Approvals

Jim Parsons

September 21, 2020

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Railroad agency signoffs provide some momentum for private developer, which earlier this year paused plans for $20B effort due to coronavirus pandemic’s impact on global financial markets.

Transportation

Chicago Debt Document Says $8.5B O'Hare Revamp May Be Delayed

City says the reconstruction, new terminal project will continue

Jeff Yoders

September 20, 2020

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An document filed by Chicago says the $8.5-billion revamp of O'Hare International Airport may be delayed as airline revenue, a key funding source, has been decimated by the pandemic, but the Chicago Dept. of Aviation says the new Studio-Gang-designed global terminal, the centerpiece of the revamp, will stay on track.

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FHWA Provides $574M for Disaster-Related Road Repairs

Arizona’s Infrastructure in ‘Mediocre Condition,’ Needs More Federal and State Funding, ASCE Report Says

Pensacola Bridge Repair Plan Grows as Inspectors Uncover More Damage

Highway-Transit Extension is a Plus, but Won't Narrow Needs Gap

Turner-Flatiron JV To Build $2.3B San Diego Airport Terminal

House Passes Stopgap Spending Bill, With 1-Year Highway-Transit Extension

VDOT OKs Start of $3.8B Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel Expansion

FDOT: Barge-Damaged Pensacola Bridge Needs Multiple Spans Rebuilt

Texas High-Speed Rail Proposal Receives Two Key Federal Approvals

Chicago Debt Document Says $8.5B O'Hare Revamp May Be Delayed

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