Construction Digest

🛣 Making Progress in Central Illinois! 🛣 The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and William Charles Construction Company, LLC are working on the largest project in central Illinois — the Interstate 57/74 Interchange Reconstruction in Champaign. This crucial project will replace outdated infrastructure, improving safety and traffic flow for nearly 29,000 daily commuters. With seven new bridges and innovative materials for a longer lifespan, the project will modernize a key transportation hub. Stay tuned for a safer, faster future in Illinois! 🔗 [https://lnkd.in/dw5igQq9]

🚧 Sunesis Holdings Nears Completion on Phase 8 of Ohio DOT’s Thru-the-Valley Megaproject 🚧 Phase 8 of the I-75 overhaul in Cincinnati, led by Sunesis Construction, is set to wrap up by September! With improved safety and congestion relief in sight, this $46M project tackles major bridge work, lane expansion, and smart fixes using innovative engineering solutions. Kudos to the Sunesis team and Ohio Department of Transportation for their persistence on this complex and essential project. 🔗 Read more about the progress and challenges faced: [https://lnkd.in/g_s-rR_F] #infrastructure #construction #engineering

Marcum National Construction Leader Joseph Natarelli highlights a regional industry boom for Construction Digest. Click to read the article. #AskMarcum #constructionindustry #constructioninsight

🚧 Revitalizing Missouri’s I-44: A Game-Changer for Infrastructure! 🚧 The Missouri Department of Transportation is nearing the end of a major project to rehabilitate and reconstruct a 20-mile stretch of I-44, spanning Crawford and Phelps counties. With innovative solutions and creative equipment use, Capital: Materials, Paving & Construction has tackled challenges head-on to bring smoother, safer travel to Central Missouri. From strengthening shoulders to managing traffic and addressing poor soil conditions, this multi-phase project is a testament to resilience and ingenuity. 👉 Read the full article to learn more about the challenges faced and the solutions implemented to keep this vital highway running efficiently! [https://lnkd.in/gczkuEiX] #Construction #Infrastructure #MissouriDOT #I44Project #RoadSafety

The Obama Presidential Center’s new Home Court is set to become the heart of community engagement, health, and wellness in Jackson Park. This state-of-the-art 45,000-square-foot facility will feature an NBA regulation-size court, fitness spaces, and areas for large events and educational programs. Designed by Elevate Design + Build and Moody Nolan, the Home Court reflects President Obama’s passions for basketball and community. It’s a space where families can thrive, learn, and connect, all while supporting sustainability with geothermal energy. Learn more about this transformative project and the future of the Obama Foundation! 🌟🏗️ 🔗 Read More: https://lnkd.in/gBJ-Mz7C #ObamaFoundation #CommunityEngagement #HealthAndWellness #Chicago

🚧 Indiana Department of Transportation’s $44M Interchange Project in Noblesville 🚧 Exciting progress is being made on the $44 million project to create a safer and more efficient intersection at 146th Street and Allisonville Road! This project, led by Superior Construction, United Consulting, Butler, Fairman & Seufert, Inc., and Hamilton County, Indiana, aims to reduce congestion and enhance safety for the 37,000+ vehicles that pass through daily. Key highlights: * New grade-separated interchange * Bridge on 146th Street over Allisonville Road * Roundabout and new ramps * Improved stormwater management Learn more about the innovative solutions and the positive impact on the community! Click the link to read the full article: https://lnkd.in/gR8S4ah7 #Infrastructure #Construction #INDOT

Turner Construction Company will spearhead the construction of the University of Kentucky's new $184 million Agriculture Research Building in Lexington, KY. This state-of-the-art facility will house labs, offices, and a 250-seat auditorium, enhancing student learning and advancing agricultural research. The 190,000-square-foot building is expected to be completed in 2027. Don't miss out on this groundbreaking development—read more about the project and its impact here: [https://lnkd.in/gXAuMFTq] #UniversityofKentucky #AgricultureResearch #BuildingTheFuture

Exciting developments are underway in Peoria as the Illinois Department of Transportation embarks on a transformative project to replace the aging McClugage Bridge over the Illinois River. The new bridge, more than twice as wide as the existing structure, will enhance safety and travel efficiency with additional lanes and a multi-use path. The current bridge, opened in 1948, has become structurally deficient and functionally obsolete, struggling to meet the region's modern transportation demands. "Investments like the rehabilitation of the McClugage Bridge will not only support freight routes on Illinois' roadways, but [also] make day-to-day life easier for Peoria and East Peoria families who use this bridge,” said Illinois Governor JB Pritzker during a tour of the bridge construction site with IDOT, other government officials, and community leaders. Follow the link to learn more about this significant infrastructure project and its impact on the community: [https://lnkd.in/gR_PSA3m] #Construction #PeoriaProgress #InfrastructureUpgrade

Stevenson Crane, Rigging & Heavy Haul are reshaping Chicago's industrial landscape one lift at a time! Read how their Liebherr Group Mobile Crane supported the rebuild of a vital Server Farm Data Center, overcoming access challenges and ensuring safety standards were met. Dive into the details of this impressive project and witness the power of innovation in action: [https://lnkd.in/gPEcRmHi] #ChicagoConstruction #CraneTechnology #InnovationInProgress

🚧 Exciting News! 🚧 Indiana's infrastructure is getting a major upgrade with the Clear Path 465 Project! "Indiana prides itself on consistently placing in the top five in the nation in CNBC’s America’s Top States for Business rankings," says Mike Smith, Commissioner at the Indiana Department of Transportation. "We are stronger than ever when it comes to infrastructure, and Clear Path is one of many major projects making a big difference.” Learn how this $471M initiative is reshaping the busy interchange of I-465 and I-69 in Northeast Indianapolis, paving the way for smoother commutes and enhanced safety – [https://lnkd.in/gEtTUTZG]. #ClearPath465 #InfrastructureUpgrade #IndianapolisTraffic