3-million-pound vehicles take a toll on nation’s roads View Larger Image Nevada Today by the University of Nevada, Reno » At the request of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the University of Nevada, Reno has conducted experiments to determine the effects that heavy vehicles, weighing up to 6 million pounds, have on flexible pavement. The results of the study will assist transportation agencies with development of policies and fee structures that may help cover the cost of maintaining and repairing the nation’s highways. Michelle2017-06-30T10:36:26-08:00June 8th, 2016|Nevada, Roads| Share This Story, Choose Your Platform! FacebookTwitterEmail Related Posts With 100 People Per Day Dying in Crashes, Lawmakers Weigh Road Safety Options April 9th, 2019 The Boring Company: What 8 Cities Really Think of Elon Musk’s Tunnel Vision March 26th, 2019 Trump Fiscal 2020 Budget Request Prioritizes Infrastructure Grants March 11th, 2019 ‘Fix the Damn Roads’: States Step In After Trump’s Plans Stall March 11th, 2019 Andrew Cuomo announces $128 million for state highways March 11th, 2019 It’s time to fund infrastructure in Connecticut February 1st, 2019 Iowa drivers, rejoice: 60 years later, northern Iowa’s Highway 20 expansion is finally done October 16th, 2018 WATCH: Big rig driver tries to navigate steep curve, goes over embankment instead October 13th, 2018 What’s Colorado Proposition 110: Sales tax increase for transportation October 12th, 2018