The Street Works Manual provides new policies governing work on city streets, and clearly presents procedures for notice, approval and execution of such work. These new policies and the manual's … [Read more...] about Street Works Manual
Road Construction
Proceed with Caution: I-81 Section over Christiansburg Mountain Headed for 2.5 Years of Work
The work to expand the Christiansburg Mountain pass on Interstate 81 in Southwest Virginia from two to three lanes is underway. This section of highway has been a heavily travelled area. To keep … [Read more...] about Proceed with Caution: I-81 Section over Christiansburg Mountain Headed for 2.5 Years of Work
ARTBA Foundation Seeks Nominations for PRIDE Awards
The American Road & Transportation Builders Association Transportation Development Foundation (ARTBA-TDF) is requesting nominations for its 12th annual "PRIDE Awards," which honor "excellence in … [Read more...] about ARTBA Foundation Seeks Nominations for PRIDE Awards
Grand Ave Businesses Pleased with Progress
In Spencer, Iowa, construction on Grand Avenue has caused the decrease in the number of customers that frequent the area. To mitigate the impact, the local Chamber of Commerce has kept businesses … [Read more...] about Grand Ave Businesses Pleased with Progress
Safety Alert: Plant Roll-Over Risks During Road Construction
This Safety Alert advises of the circumstances resulting in the recent roll-over of a Belly Dumper Truck on a VicRoads project. It also includes Alerts for previous incidents involving plant roll-over … [Read more...] about Safety Alert: Plant Roll-Over Risks During Road Construction
Interview with Scott Schneider on ANSI/ASSE A10.47-2009
In this interview with American Society of Safety Engineers, Scott Schneider, Chair of the A10.47 subcommittee which oversees ANSI/ASSE A10.47-2009, “Work Zone Safety for Highway Construction”, … [Read more...] about Interview with Scott Schneider on ANSI/ASSE A10.47-2009