Memo Shows Seven State-Operated Dams Need a Closer Look in Wake of Oroville Dam IncidentNBC Bay Area » The memo questions whether the seven dams, which are similar in age, design and construction to Oroville Dam, may have, “potential geologic, structural or performance issues that could jeopardize their ability to safely pass a flood event.” All seven dams listed, along with Oroville Dam, are owned and operated by California DWR. Michelle2018-02-06T14:19:15-08:00February 5, 2018|
Indiana lawmakers add checks to agency responsible for I-69 construction ‘debacle’Indy Star » The House unanimously approved House Bill 1374 on Monday, which would require the Indiana Finance Authority to only choose companies that have completed similar projects in North America during the past two years, when entering into a public-private partnership. IFA is the state agency responsible for overseeing public-private partnerships, including the 21-mile stretch of I-69 from Bloomington to Martinsville. Michelle2018-02-28T13:06:14-08:00February 5, 2018|
Georgia Wants To Build Truck-Only Highway, But Is It Worth It? Gallery Georgia Wants To Build Truck-Only Highway, But Is It Worth It? Georgia, Highways Georgia Wants To Build Truck-Only Highway, But Is It Worth It?WABE » The Georgia Department of Transportation is working on building a separate highway for trucks only: No cars allowed. It’d be the first highway of its kind in the United States, stretching 40 miles from metro Atlanta to Macon. Atlanta-area truckers and industry groups said they’re excited, but the estimated cost is raising eyebrows. Michelle2018-02-06T10:47:30-08:00February 5, 2018|
Feds reveal finalists for maglev train route between Baltimore and D.C.Baltimore Business Journal » The Federal Railroad Administration narrowed its list of possible routes down to two for a high-speed magnetic levitating train that would travel between Baltimore and Washington in just 15 minutes. Both of the proposed routes for the 300-mile-per-hour train would run next to the Baltimore-Washington Parkway. Michelle2018-02-08T17:01:23-08:00February 5, 2018|
First phase of interstate between Vegas, Phoenix underway Gallery First phase of interstate between Vegas, Phoenix underway Arizona, Highways, Nevada First phase of interstate between Vegas, Phoenix underwayRoads & Bridges » Las Vegas and Phoenix are the only two cities with populations more than 1 million that are currently not connected by an interstate. The I-11 looks to change all that. The first phase in Boulder City is expected to be complete by the fall of 2018. Phase 1 will construct about 15 miles of new freeway around the southern and eastern perimeter of Boulder City, Nev., from I-515 to U.S. 93. Michelle2018-02-09T10:42:22-08:00February 5, 2018|
Trump Call for Faster Infrastructure Permits Faces Uncertain RoadBloomberg » Several federal agencies are working to speed permitting of infrastructure projects, even though it remains to be seen whether Congress will act on President Donald Trump’s related request to move things along. There is much that agencies can do within the restrictions of existing laws, though they can expect legal challenges to many permits for roads, ports, dams, pipelines, airports, and other basic infrastructure. Michelle2018-02-09T10:33:56-08:00February 5, 2018|
