Infrastructure: Page 77
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Congress passes spending bill extension, temporarily avoids government shutdown
The short-term bill maintains existing spending levels and policies, but Congress will likely see another face-off over the budget later this month.
By Mary Tyler March • Dec. 8, 2017 -
Elon Musk's Boring Company unveils plans for Los Angeles tunnel system
The 6.5-mile-long tunnel would run between Los Angeles and Culver City, CA, and could eventually carry travelers at speeds of up to 130 mph.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 8, 2017 -
Syracuse, NY tunnel could cost $4B, take 10 years to build
The most expensive option would involve construction of a 2.6-mile tunnel that would require the acquisition of 42 parcels of land.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 6, 2017 -
Nashville mayor offers details on $936M underground tunnel
The transit tunnel, which will accommodate rapid bus and light rail traffic, is part of Nashville Mayor Megan Barry's $5.2 billion Let's Move Nashville initiative.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 5, 2017 -
LA Metro breaks ground on $1.5B Gold Line LRT extension
Construction of the line will create almost 17,000 jobs, $2.6 billion in economic output and approximately $40 million in tax revenue for Los Angeles County.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 5, 2017 -
Feds secure $227M for DC's Arlington Memorial Bridge rehab
Kiewit will perform the bridge work under a $192 million design-build contract, with construction slated to begin next fall.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 5, 2017 -
Dive Awards
Project of the Year: C.W. Matthews' Interstate 85 bridge replacement
When an unexpected disaster hit the busy stretch of highway, C.W. Matthews jumped in and worked nonstop, completing reconstruction work one month ahead of schedule.
By Mary Tyler March • Dec. 4, 2017 -
Kiewit: Phase two of Oroville Dam repairs expected to be more difficult
The next set of repairs involves work to the dam's main and emergency spillways, which are expected to wrap up by early 2018.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 4, 2017 -
Dive Awards
Groundbreaking of the Year: Delta Air Lines terminal at LaGuardia Airport
The $4 billion terminal overhaul aims to maximize gate flexibility and bring one of the world's busiest airports up to 21st century standards.
By Mary Tyler March • Dec. 4, 2017 -
Elon Musk competing to build downtown Chicago express 'transit loop'
The system must have a 20-minute travel time between downtown Chicago and O'Hare International Airport and be accessible to other transit.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 1, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Going underground: the power of burying electrical lines
Following extreme weather events, many people may wait days or even weeks for power to be restored due to the time needed to repair downed power lines.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 30, 2017 -
Los Angeles mayor to announce "28 by 28" transit initiative for Olympics
Projects will include light rail and bus rapid transit improvement and expansion, as well as highway improvement and widening.
By Laurie Cowin • Nov. 30, 2017 -
Contractors push back against Minneapolis light-rail bid ban
The Metropolitan Council is banning 36 companies from bidding on the $1.9 billion project, a move the council says will make the bidding process fairer.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 30, 2017 -
Opinion
Why a shared digital infrastructure is crucial for smart cities
As the world urbanizes and cities serve an increasing number of people, the importance of well-designed and robust infrastructure rises as well.
By Hanan Markovich • Nov. 29, 2017 -
Report: Speedy regulatory approvals, P3s would aid US infrastructure
Most people believe that taxpayers view infrastructure spending as "wasteful," according to a Forbes study.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 29, 2017 -
Feds question cracks in rebuilt Oroville Dam spillway
California officials said the cracks were expected as part of the new and stronger design and would not affect the spillway negatively.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 29, 2017 -
Chuck Schumer pushes back against federal gas tax hike
The Senate Minority Leader said he would rather see infrastructure funded by taxes from the repatriation of corporate earnings.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 28, 2017 -
Deep Dive
On track: 5 of the nation's most prominent rail projects
Construction Dive takes a look back at where some of the year's most prominent rail projects have been and where they're going.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 28, 2017 -
IA reports 10 deaths in work zone crashes so far this year
State transportation officials said speeding and distracted driving behaviors like texting have contributed to dangerous conditions in roadwork areas.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 28, 2017 -
Atlanta children's health system reveals $1.3B campus master plan
The new medical campus in Brookhaven, GA, will be the most expensive facility built in the state's history.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 27, 2017 -
Construction on $1.2B IA bridge on schedule
Crews are now underway with the second phase of the project, which includes construction of the I-74 bridge and reconstruction of a portion of the highway.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 27, 2017 -
5 workers injured on CA bullet train site, officials investigating
The incident is yet another in a string of challenges the San Francisco-Los Angeles high-speed rail line has faced since its inception.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 22, 2017 -
Atlanta passes infrastructure ordinance to support EV charging
The new regulations require builders to install electrical infrastructure in new buildings that can support electric vehicle charging.
By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 22, 2017 -
Alaskan company cuts deal with China for trans-Alaska gas line
Although line construction will be the U.S.' responsibility, China may fabricate some of the gas line's modules and ship them to Alaska.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 21, 2017 -
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Verification and Validation: can you afford not to?
How well implemented V & V process can overcome numerous issues commonly experienced on railway projects and is a cornerstone of good project management.
By Simon Hughes • Nov. 21, 2017
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