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Interstate 30 is a heavily trafficked corridor that connects Little Rock, Arkansas, to Dallas, Texas. In Southwest Arkansas near the city of Arkadelphia, two aging bridges on this thoroughfare provided passage over the De Roche Creek. In 2017, the time had come for the crossings to be replaced due to almost continual repairs being needed. The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) and Michael Baker International utilized an innovative Accelerated Bridge Construction (ABC) method known as a lateral slide to replace the existing structures. This was notably the first time that a lateral slide had been used in Arkansas. Under this method, the new bridge superstructures were constructed next to the existing bridges on temporary falsework. Once complete, the existing bridges were demolished, and the new bridges were slid into place. The new bridges now accommodate three lanes of traffic in each direction, allowing more people and goods to pass over the creek and reducing delays, which can have economic benefits while also reducing emissions and travel times. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eaZfgKkv #ProjectUpdate #LateralSlide #Innovation #Transportation

The Texas Department of Transportation is gearing up for a massive $4.5 billion project to overhaul I-35, the largest and costliest highway endeavor in our city's history. 🛣️ What does this mean for you? Expect traffic and lane closures as the project unfolds over the next decade. But beyond the inconvenience, there's a silver lining: city leaders anticipate improved mobility, walkability, and a revitalized downtown core. 🌇🚗 As the project kicks off with the reconstruction of the Riverside Drive intersection and the Martin Luther King Boulevard Bridge, it's essential to stay informed. 📆 . . . . #I35Expansion #AustinTraffic #UrbanDevelopment #CityRevamp #InfrastructureUpgrade #AustinRealEstate #CommunityProgress #CityTransformation #MobilityImprovement #TransportationUpgrade #UrbanRenewal #DowntownAustin #CityLife #NavigatingChange #HomeSweetHome

📢 Avery Construction Update: Queen Street Improvements Project 🚧 Attention Everyone 🚧 As Things Begin To Ramp Up, We Wanted You To Be Aware Of Tomorrow's Planned Activities: 1. Structural Soil Cell Installation: We will continue installing our third structural soil cell between Spring St and March St. This will cause some access interruptions at 476 Queen St E, similar to previous disruptions. 2. Paver Removal and Temporary Walkway Installation: - We'll start removing existing pavers and installing a temporary walkway along the buildings. - Minor access interruptions will occur between Brock St and Spring St. - Pedestrians: Please use the South Sidewalk tomorrow to ensure your safety. We are committed to minimizing disruptions and maintaining access to the businesses. 3. Traffic Signal Changes: - City Traffic will remove the traffic signals at Brock St and Queen St. - All-way stop sign control will replace the signals. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to improve Queen Street. Thank you for your cooperation! #AveryConstruction #QueenStreetImprovements #CityUpdates #ConstructionNotice #SaultSteMarie #Ontario #NorthernOntario

The Minnesota Department of Transportation, Wright County, Minnesota, Sherburne County, and the City of Monticello, MN invite you to a Public #OpenHouse to learn about #construction and #planning projects expected to impact the traveling public in 2024. Highlighted projects include:   🚧 Resurfacing the Highway 25 Mississippi River Bridge 🚧 Starting the I-94 Gap project Albertville to Monticello 🚧 Constructing improvements to east County Road (CSAH) 75/Broadway Street 🚧 Constructing roundabouts at School Boulevard’s intersections with Cedar Street & Edmonson Avenue 🚧 Completing the Planning & Environmental Linkage (PEL) process for future transportation improvements between Highway 10 and I-94   Stop by between 6-7 p.m. to learn more about the expected traffic impacts, detours, and project details. There is no formal presentation, so you can focus on the projects that matter most to you. Wright County Economic Development Partnership #transportationplanning #transportation #economicdevelopment #connectivity

🌉 Discover the Rich History of the Oregon City Bridge! 🌉 Constructed in 1922 as a replacement for an earlier pedestrian bridge, the Oregon City Bridge stands as a symbol of architectural prowess and perseverance. Despite facing engineering challenges due to the river's depth and the burgeoning water traffic, this marvel of construction was completed at a reported cost of $300,000. Originally, the bridge's piers were designed to house public restrooms, showcasing thoughtful planning for the convenience of travelers. However, repeated incidents of vandalism led to the closure of these facilities in 1937. Today, the bridge's historical significance is recognized with its inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places. Over the years, the Oregon City Bridge has witnessed shifts in traffic patterns and transportation needs. As of 2000, it accommodated approximately 12,800 vehicles daily, marking a 40% growth since 1953. Despite discussions about constructing a parallel bridge, the Oregon City Bridge has remained a steadfast fixture in the region's transportation network. While the George Abernethy Bridge (I-205 Bridge) has emerged as a major thoroughfare since its opening in 1970, the Oregon City Bridge continues to play a crucial role in connecting communities and facilitating travel across the Willamette River. As I have mentioned in earlier posts, we are nestled right below it, serving the West Coast and beyond, since 1984. As we reflect on its storied past and enduring legacy, the Oregon City Bridge serves as a reminder of our collective history and the ingenuity that shaped our infrastructure. 🏞️🚗 #OregonCityBridge #BridgeHistory #HistoricalLandmark #TransportationLegacy #EngineeringMarvel #MissionDrivenCommunications #CommunicationsNorthwest [Attached image: Oregon City Bridge in 1922]

Out of the Archives: This photo taken May 23, 1913, in City Water Tunnel No. 1 reappeared 15 years later in a New York Times article about the approaching start of Water Tunnel No. 2 construction. It shows mucking operations, with workers loading excavated rock into wheelbarrows. The 2nd tunnel would provide more water and better pressure to Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island, and increase capacity for the future Delaware system. Both are deep pressure tunnels in bedrock, built with minimal disruption to the world above. As the article states: "Few people on the surface will know what goes on beneath them, any more than they were aware of the creation of the first city tunnel that today carries hundreds of millions of gallons of water under the subways and vaults and cellars of Manhattan Island." For more NYCDEP history, click http://bit.ly/2tKkvDE. #NYCWater #tbt #Tunnels #Construction #Engineering #TodayInDEPHistory

Wright Brothers crews in Watauga County, NC continue to work daily to remove rock and stabilize mountainsides on the NC 105 Roadway Expansion/Bridge Construction project in Boone. Mountainous terrain, like that in Watauga County, sometimes presents unique challenges when building and expanding roadways. Controlled operations like the one on NC 105, complete with short roadblocks, ensure the safety of the traveling public. • #boone #rock #infrastructure #dailyconstruction #excavator #heavyequipment #construction #constructionequipment #heavycivil #earthmoving

The 25th post in my "32 days of Case Studies in Retrofitting Suburbia" project. Case Study II.25: White Flint and the Pike District, Montgomery County, MD, USA In Montgomery County, north of Washington, DC, multiple property owners agreed to build public streets on their private land to create a walkable street network intended to cut the percentage of automobile trips in half. First this happened over a 430-acre area bookended by a dead mall and a moribund strip shopping center. Then the model was extended over 4 miles of sprawling development along Rockville Pike, and 8-lane state road. Entities from both public and private sectors collaborated on this ambitious, large-scale corridor retrofit. Strong champions and partnerships on both sides argued for the value of leveraging existing Metrorail stations to anchor multiple new transit-oriented developments (TODs). They came up with unique financing mechanisms for establishing the finer-grain street network, increasing the tree canopy, installing stormwater management, and gradually shifting trips from cars to transit. Image: The approved White Flint plan adds additional streets to form a more robust grid, distributing traffic. The target speed for all streets is 25 mph. Source: redrawn by authors based largely on the charrette plan by Glatting Jackson. #PikeDistrict #WhiteFlintSectorPlan  #RetrofittingSuburbia #urbandesign #urbandevelopment #regreening #reinhabitation #DistruptAutomobileDependence #AddWaterandEnergyResilience ULI Australia Suburban Futures Mike Day Hatch | RobertsDay Ellen Dunham-Jones

Asphalt is one of the most expensive things most cities and private communities own. So, conducting proper due diligence is critical when it comes to maintaining that asset. Joe Regan and his community were incredibly thorough before deciding on a course of action to manage their pavement assets. Hear how Joe and his community evaluated their options and ultimately saved thousands of dollars while extending the life of their roads. https://hubs.ly/Q02sLfVR0 #pavementpreservation #assetmanagement #roads hashtag#streets #publicworks #infrastructure #engineering #engineer #construction #assetmanagement #asphaltmaintenance #oxidation

Did you know that the first urban highway in America is right here in #Detroit? The Davison Freeway, completed in 1942, not only revolutionized transportation but also transformed countless lives and reshaped the entire real estate landscape nationwide. Beyond Detroit, the Davison Freeway set a precedent for highway construction across America. It influenced the design and implementation of the national highway system, enhancing mobility, fostering economic growth, and connecting communities nationwide. A true milestone in American infrastructure! 🚀🏙️🚗