As part of TRB's Centennial Celebration, the Technical Activities Council invited all standing committees to submit a Centennial Paper. The Centennial Papers showcase TRB’s standing committees’ past … [Read more...] about Transformation of the Roadway Maintenance Operations Workforce
Maintenance Practices
Decades in the Making, UDOT’s Reconstruction of U.S. 89 Begins in Earnest This Week
After decades of study and preparation, work on the transportation department’s massive reconstruction of U.S. 89 in Davis and Weber counties is scheduled to start this week. The state will implement … [Read more...] about Decades in the Making, UDOT’s Reconstruction of U.S. 89 Begins in Earnest This Week
Gardiner Bridge Replacement Delayed due to Coronavirus Concerns
Reed & Reed, the contractor on the Gardiner bridge replacement project, will temporarily halt operations to protect employees during the peak time of the coronavirus spread in Maine. According to … [Read more...] about Gardiner Bridge Replacement Delayed due to Coronavirus Concerns
Missouri DOT Launches Statewide Pothole Repair Effort
The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) began a roadway pothole repair effort that will last from March through April this year. The agency said some 300 patching crews are being deployed … [Read more...] about Missouri DOT Launches Statewide Pothole Repair Effort
Roadworks Hell Sees no Less Than 11 Work Sites on Main Roads into Burton
Motorists using two main routes in and out of Burton are getting stuck in heavy delays due to no less than eleven sets of roadworks. Many of those roadworks are for essential gas, water, and … [Read more...] about Roadworks Hell Sees no Less Than 11 Work Sites on Main Roads into Burton
Relationships Between Weather and Roadway Safety
Much research has attempted to determine the impacts of weather events, specifically winter weather events, on mobility and safety. As more knowledge has been gained, attention has turned to … [Read more...] about Relationships Between Weather and Roadway Safety