Atlanta Airport’s Concourse D Widens Using Less-Disruptive Approach
Mammoet’s team completes overnight module moves for expansion project Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, the world’s busiest, sees nearly 300,000 people daily and is within a 2-hour flight of about 80% of the U.S. population. The D concourse, originally constructed in 1980, featured narrow corridors just over 5 meters (18 feet) wide and required an upgrade to accommodate the increasing demands of daily travel. Given the critical nature of the hub, shutting down any part of...
Major U.S. Bridges at High Risk of Collisions with Ships
Francis Scott Key Bridge, April 10, 2024. Credit: Baltimore County Government New analysis finds some bridges likely to sustain catastrophic hits in decades Ships are highly likely to collide with major bridges across the United States, with potentially catastrophic collisions happening every few years, according to preliminary findings of an urgent assessment of the nation’s bridge vulnerability following the 2024 Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore. Though ship strikes should be ext...
STV Celebrates Opening of First Major Flyover Ramp at Loop 1604 in San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO, TX – STV, a leading professional services firm that plans, designs and manages infrastructure projects across North America, today celebrated a major milestone on the Loop 1604 North Expansion project with the opening of the first flyover ramp at I-10. The 2.8-mile segment includes the new, 2-mile flyover ramp, as well as one high-occupancy-vehicle (HOV) lane, two additional main lanes in each direction and continuous sidewalks. The interchange towers stand 123.5 feet above the...
Acrow Provides Permanent Replacement for Collapsed Bridge in Northwest New Mexico
Cost-effective modular steel solution reconnects small rural community after bridge collapse (Parsippany, New Jersey) – Acrow, a leading international bridge engineering and supply company, is pleased to note one of its modular steel bridges was recently installed in rural Cibola County, New Mexico, to replace a structure that was destroyed during heavy rains. Because the bridge provides the only reliable access to a small community, re-establishing a safe route for residents, public sch...
RIDE Joins Annapolis officials at Ribbon Cutting welcoming two U.S.-built battery electric buses to Maryland’s Capitol
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — City officials unveiled two RIDE battery electric buses at a ceremony Thursday attended by dignitaries and local transit advocates. RIDE Co-CEO Patrick Duan, joined officials and praised the city for trailblazing in Maryland. “As many have mentioned, transportation is key to our environmental future and by choosing electric, Annapolis is leading the way in reducing emissions and creating a healthier environment for our community," Mr. Duan said in his remarks. Annapolis Mayor...
NTSB Recommends 68 Bridges in US be Evaluated for Risk of Collapse from Vessel Strike
The containership Dali with portions of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge across its forward deck on March 28, 2024. (Source: NTSB) Safety issues identified as part of Francis Scott Key Bridge investigation WASHINGTON (March 20, 2025) — The National Transportation Safety Board recommended Thursday that 30 owners of 68 bridges across 19 states conduct a vulnerability assessment to determine the risk of bridge collapse from a vessel collision, part of the ongoing investigatio...
Video: How the Fehmarnbelt Tunnel Is Being Built
The Fehmarnbelt tunnel between Rødbyhavn on Lolland and Puttgarden in Germany will be the world's longest immersed tunnel. This video explains how 360,000 tonnes of steel and 3 million cubic metres of concrete are being turned into an 18-kilometre tunnel.
EPA’s Transportation Regulation Rollbacks Would Cause Lasting Economic Harm
On Wednesday, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin issued a statement announcing the agency will weaken two federal vehicle emissions standards impacting both cars and trucks (Multi-Pollutant Emissions Standards for Model Years 2027 and Later Light-Duty and Medium-Duty Vehicles and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles). In response, CALSTART President and CEO, John Boesel, issued the following statement: “For decades, strong federal vehicle...
San Joaquin County Initiates Resilience Strategy for Emergency-Ready Infrastructure
Installed HyMax hydrogen fuel cell backup power at the intersection in San Joaquin County to ensure continuous traffic signal operation during long-lasting power outages. A Model for Proactive, Resilient, and Sustainable Transportation for Emergency-Ready Infrastructure STOCKTON, Calif. - San Joaquin County, CA, with wildfires, extreme weather events, and more frequent power outages, San Joaquin County has taken a proactive approach to emergency preparedness in its transportation stra...
ARTBA CEO Dave Bauer’s Statement on New WOTUS Guidance from EPA
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) — Please attribute the following statement to American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) President and CEO Dave Bauer: “After years of WOTUS whiplash, EPA Administrator Zeldin and President Trump have taken a step in the right direction by paving the way for clearer federal water permitting requirements consistent with the Supreme Court’s unanimous Sackett decision. “This long-overdue guidance is critical for reducing the regulatory uncertainty that de...
Stormwater Interview with Robert Page, P.E., Vice President, HNTB
Santa Barbara County North Branch Jail Expansion
February Issue 2026
