The June 2018 issue of Roads & Bridges features our 2018 update on nine major road and bridge projects, as well as stories covering Dallas' upgrades to their traffic management system, the rehabilitation of the Georgia Street Bridge in San Diego, TTI's research on utilizing LiDAR technology for ditches, and Minnesota State University's take on the importance of plow operator feedback for anti-icing and deicing methods.
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The June 2018 issue of Roads & Bridges features our 2018 update on nine major road and bridge projects, as well as stories covering Dallas' upgrades to their traffic management system, the rehabilitation of the Georgia Street Bridge in San Diego, TTI's research on utilizing LiDAR technology for ditches, and Minnesota State University's take on the importance of plow operator feedback for anti-icing and deicing methods.
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Allplan Bridge
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The right tires to get to the finish line
The right tires to get to the finish line
Firestone VersaBuilt radials are built to get the job done, so there is no need for pit stops on the jobsite.
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Dale Gardner Veterans Memorial Bridge—Savanna, Ill., and Sabula, Iowa
Dale Gardner Veterans Memorial Bridge—Savanna, Ill., and Sabula, Iowa
An inspection of an 86-year-old bridge connecting the communities of Savanna, Ill., and Sabula, Iowa, identified structural deficiencies that required $8 million in repairs and an eight-month full closure. A project study recommended a new bridge be built 100 ft south of the existing structure. Construction on the new bridge began in October 2015, and the finished $80.6 million product, dubbed the Dale Gardner Veterans Memorial Bridge, opened to traffic in November 2017.
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Introducing the K 770 power cutter
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Find out how the Husqvarna K 770 power cutter will exceed expectations.
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TechTalk: Universal Machine Control
TechTalk: Universal Machine Control
Case production-class dozers now offer Universal Machine Control, which makes each machine universally compatible with all major suppliers of machine control technology. For more information, visit: http://bit.ly/2I6hvO7.
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Riggs Cat uses a Thunder Creek service & lube trailer
Riggs Cat uses a Thunder Creek service & lube trailer
Thunder Creek service & lube trailers (SLT) offer flexibility, cost savings for equipment and generator field service. For more information, visit: http://bit.ly/RBSLT.
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Rumble strip handling machine
Rumble strip handling machine
RoadQuake RAPTOR rumble strip handling machine—the latest safety innovation from PSS—transports, deploys, realigns and retrieves RoadQuake 2F temporary portable rumble strips (TPRS) in work zones.
With RAPTOR, workers can now deploy RoadQuake TPRS arrays from the safety of the vehicle—no more exposure to live traffic and no more manual lifting. RAPTOR provides Portable Positive Protection for workers, and expands the use of RoadQuake TPRS into most short-duration, short-term, and mobile operations.
For more information on RAPTOR, click here.
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Allplan Bridge
Allplan Bridge is a powerful 3D parametric modeling solution that considers the road layout, bridge alignment and required cross sections, making modeling quick and efficient.
Allplan Bridge
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Access roads to energy sites built with Geoweb 3D technology
Build low-cost, low-maintenance roads and pads to access energy resources with the Geoweb 3D system. It handles tough soil conditions, is extremely weather-resistant, and is fast to deploy and install.
Access roads to energy sites built with Geoweb 3D technology
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Bentley’s routing & permitting solution
Automate the permitting process, giving you an optimal, centralized environment for intelligent permitting, routing and restriction management.
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Improve the efficiency of your linear network infrastructure and save time as you model, manage and maintain linear network information.
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Bentley’s transportation inspection solution
Capture and monitor operational information for bridges, tunnels, roads and highways to maintain a safe operating network.
Bentley’s transportation inspection solution
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View historical condition data
Quickly and easily view historical transportation inspection and condition data, either in the office or in the field.
View historical condition data
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Manage restriction events
Apply restriction information to the roadway network while conducting individual permit trip analysis.
Manage restriction events
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Collect & manage field inspection data
Collect and manage transportation infrastructure asset information and complete inspections in the field.
Collect & manage field inspection data
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ASV
At ConExpo-Con/Agg 2017, Roads & Bridges visited ASV Construction Equipment to take a look at some of their latest machines on display in Las Vegas.
ASV
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CONEXPO-CON/AGG: Doosan's new DL420-5 WL features all new continuous variable transmission
Doosan has launched the DL420-5 CVT wheel loader at ConExpo-Con/Agg. The new loader will roll off the production line in the fall of 2017. With an operating weight of just over 50,000 lb and a breakout force of more than 47,000 lbf, the new model was designed for power and adaptability. Doosan Construction Equipment marketing manager Aaron Kleingartner gives us the lowdown on the machine's brand new CVT transmission.
CONEXPO-CON/AGG: Doosan's new DL420-5 WL features all new continuous variable transmission
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CONEXPO-CON/AGG: Video wrap-up of Day 3 of the Expo
The editorial staff of Roads & Bridges sums up what they saw and experienced on day 3 of ConExpo-Con/Agg, and also makes their picks for best and most exciting new developments on the exhibit floor.
CONEXPO-CON/AGG: Video wrap-up of Day 3 of the Expo
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Case Construction Equipment
At ConExpo-Con/Agg 2017, Roads & Bridges visited Case Construction Equipment to see some of their latest offerings showcasing in Las Vegas. If you are attending ConExpo-Con/Agg, be sure to visit Case at Booth N11825 in the North Hall.
Case Construction Equipment
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Kubota Tractor
At ConExpo-Con/Agg 2017, Roads & Bridges visited Kubota Tractor to take a look at some of the construction equipment they offer and learn about some of the latest features on their products. If you are attending ConExpo-Con/Agg, be sure to visit Kubota at Booth N12567 in the North Hall.
Kubota Tractor
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Infrastructure Insider - Day 3
The third and final Infrastructure Insider live presentation, sponsored by Case Construction Equipment, was held in the Case booth at ConExpo-Con/Agg. The topic this time was Innovation in the World of Construction. Roads & Bridges Editorial Director Bill Wilson spoke with Mark Christian, sales engineer for commercial UAV firm Airware, and Gary Kassen, an engineering director with CNH Industrial.
Infrastructure Insider - Day 3
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CONEXPO-CON/AGG: Video wrap-up of Day 2 of the Expo
Roads & Bridges returned for Day 2 of CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2017 in Las Vegas. Managing editor Brian Budzynski breaks down some of what the R&B editors saw at the second day of the show.
CONEXPO-CON/AGG: Video wrap-up of Day 2 of the Expo
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CONEXPO-CON/AGG: Autodesk 3DR looks to revolutionize pre-project surveying and planning with autonomous UAV application
This past January, Autodesk, in cooperation with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), tested autonomous UAVs at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson Airport. The seven flights that comprised this proof-of-concept trial represented the first civilian UAV flights approved by the FAA for a Class B airspace.
The purpose of these flights was to aid in the mapping plans for two new parking garages, as well as a relocating a public transit station, both of which are part of a $6 billion program for expansion and general improvement of the airport property.
The UAVs, or drones, which were programmed and flown by 3D Robotics measured the project area much faster than traditional measuring methods and have aided project planners in pushing their process forward.
Autodesk and 3D Robotics is on hand at the 2017 ConExpo-Con/Agg (in the Gold Hall) to display and discuss the 3DR Sightscan System, which was used in the Atlanta airport trial.
Roads & Bridges spoke with Autodesk Strategic Project Executive Tristan Randall and 3D Robotics’s Jeremiah Johnson about the proof-of-concept trial and what makes the 3DR such a unique system.
“This system,” Randall said, “is fully autonomous, so it do not require an active operator. The drone is programmed and then it follows its programmed course, and merely needs monitoring. It runs off an iPad app, and gathers data over GPS. This was the first Class B restricted airspace trail allowed by the FAA, and it was accomplished in only half a day, as opposed to the significantly larger period of time traditional methods would have taken.”
“Since we focused on pre-construction areas,” said Johnson, “and since the area was pre-programmed, there was no disruption of airport operations and there were no required closures of lanes. We worked with Atkins, the civil engineering consultant, to make it happen.”
Now that the proof-of-concept has been successful, Autodesk and 3D Robotics plan to move forward with further applications of the system, and to ultimately devise a digital repository for high-megapixel imagery.
CONEXPO-CON/AGG: Autodesk 3DR looks to revolutionize pre-project surveying and planning with autonomous UAV application
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Dale Gardner Veterans Memorial Bridge—Savanna, Ill., and Sabula, Iowa
An inspection of an 86-year-old bridge connecting the communities of Savanna, Ill., and Sabula, Iowa, identified structural deficiencies that required $8 million in repairs and an eight-month full closure. A project study recommended a new bridge be built 100 ft south of the existing structure. Construction on the new bridge began in October 2015, and the finished $80.6 million product, dubbed the Dale Gardner Veterans Memorial Bridge, opened to traffic in November 2017.
Dale Gardner Veterans Memorial Bridge—Savanna, Ill., and Sabula, Iowa
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Visiting the FIU pedestrian bridge collapse site in Sweetwater, Fla.
Roads & Bridges visited the site of the FIU pedestrian bridge collapse in Sweetwater, Fla., back in March to observe the progress of the NTSB investigation as well as to survey the mood in light of the collapse around the FIU campus.
Visiting the FIU pedestrian bridge collapse site in Sweetwater, Fla.
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Sharpen your math & electricity skills online
Brush up on calculations and electrical functions related to the cathodic protection field with NACE’s new Cathodic Protection Fundamentals: Math & Electricity e-course.
Sharpen your math & electricity skills online
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The Stony Brook Bridge, Princeton, N.J.
Check out this video which documents reconstruction for New Jersey’s oldest bridge, the Stony Brook Bridge on Rte. 206 in Princeton. The four-month rehabilitation process for the historic bridge is condensed into 70 sec.
The Stony Brook Bridge, Princeton, N.J.
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I-4 Ultimate Improvement Project—Orlando, Fla.
The I-4 Ultimate Improvement Project is a P3 effort involving reconstruction and expansion of a 21-mile stretch of I-4 that moves into the heart of Orlando, Fla. Work on the project began in 2015, and the project limits run between Orange County and Seminole County. Due to the scope of the project, crews had to follow a strict traffic management and safety protocol policy in order to keep both traffic flowing during construction and minimize traffic- and work-related incidents. At the time of Roads & Bridges' visit to the I-4 worksite, the Grand National Drive Overpass was open to traffic and crews were preparing to close up the summer season.
I-4 Ultimate Improvement Project—Orlando, Fla.
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Video: Sarah Mildred Long Bridge
Roads & Bridges visited the site of the Sarah Mildred Long Bridge back in June, and at the time crews were working on putting together the piers for the vehicular segments. The states of Maine and New Hampshire entered into a Three Bridge Agreement years ago to fix the crossings over the Piscataqua River. The Sarah Mildred Long Bridge falls on the shoulders of the Maine Department of Transportation, and construction has been running smoothly. The vertical lift bridge is expected to be open this fall.
Video: Sarah Mildred Long Bridge
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NACE CIP Bridge eCourse
Discover a new way of learning with the highly interactive CIP Bridge eCourse. Get a sneak peek at the look and feel of the eCourse, as well as an overview of the course content.
NACE CIP Bridge eCourse
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FIU Pedestrian Bridge, Florida
The Florida International University (FIU) Pedestrian Bridge will offer a safer route for students and visitors between a section of the campus and the city of Sweetwater.
FIU Pedestrian Bridge, Florida
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Structural strengthening system
The RenewWrap FRP system is a strong, lightweight and corrosion-resistant material for strengthening or retrofitting transportation infrastructure, leading to lower overall construction costs and travel disruptions. Watch how it works.
Structural strengthening system
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I-4 Ultimate Improvement Project—Orlando, Fla.
The I-4 Ultimate Improvement Project is a P3 effort involving reconstruction and expansion of a 21-mile stretch of I-4 that moves into the heart of Orlando, Fla. Work on the project began in 2015, and the project limits run between Orange County and Seminole County. Due to the scope of the project, crews had to follow a strict traffic management and safety protocol policy in order to keep both traffic flowing during construction and minimize traffic- and work-related incidents. At the time of Roads & Bridges' visit to the I-4 worksite, the Grand National Drive Overpass was open to traffic and crews were preparing to close up the summer season.
I-4 Ultimate Improvement Project—Orlando, Fla.
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Video: Verona Road Reconstruction, Madison, Wis.
The $107 million reconstruction of the U.S. 12 / 14 Beltline and Verona Road in Madison, Wis., was named Roads & Bridges' #1 Road project of 2017. The project included complete reconstruction of the interchange at USH 12 / 14 / 18 / 151 from a standard diamond interchange to a single-point urban interchange (SPUI). The other significant alteration to the corridor was the installation of a roundabout at the intersection of Verona Road and Summit Road. Stage 2 of the overall Verona Road Improvement project is presently underway, with work scheduled through 2020.
Video: Verona Road Reconstruction, Madison, Wis.
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Video: Milwaukee Zoo Interchange
Traversing the intersection of I-94 and I-41, the Zoo Interchange in Milwaukee, Wisc., is the highest volume interchange in the state, withstanding more than 350,000 vehicles per day. The reconstruction of the interchange is tagged at an overall cost of $1.7 billion. Due to its massive scale, the project schedule was let in phases, or cores, by which the Wisconsin Department of Transportation could manage the scale of things while keeping the interchange viable during construction.
Video: Milwaukee Zoo Interchange
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Retaining walls support roads and bridges around the world
Engineers have designed thousands of Redi-Rock projects that have been built on critical roads and bridges around the world. These walls are supporting live loads, elevating bridges and provide erosion control on many roads.
Retaining walls support roads and bridges around the world
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VIDEO: Project Neon update, Las Vegas
Roads & Bridges paid a visit in late January to the Project Neon site in Las Vegas, the largest public works project in Nevada history. The goal of the project is to widen 3.7 miles of I-15 between Sahara Ave. and the infamous Spaghetti Bowl Interchange in downtown Las Vegas. The project will also improve Martin Luther King Blvd., which runs parallel to I-15. It will add an HOV direct connect between U.S. 95 and I-15. An I-15 interchange called the Neon Gateway is also a key component of Project Neon.
VIDEO: Project Neon update, Las Vegas
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Environmentally friendly pavement rejuvenator
AsPen is an asphalt emulsion surface treatment to revitalize the binder in pavement lost through oxidation and weathering.
Environmentally friendly pavement rejuvenator
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VIDEO: S.R. 79/I-195 Interchange improvement project, Fall River, Mass.
Welcoming significant enhancements to pedestrian and bike accommodations as well as improved local and regional vehicular connections, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation Route 79/I-195 Interchange project breaks down barriers between downtown communities and their waterfront resources in Fall River, Mass.
VIDEO: S.R. 79/I-195 Interchange improvement project, Fall River, Mass.
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TechTalk: Universal Machine Control
Case production-class dozers now offer Universal Machine Control, which makes each machine universally compatible with all major suppliers of machine control technology. For more information, visit: http://bit.ly/2I6hvO7.
TechTalk: Universal Machine Control
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2018 Case backhoe updates
Case has made updates that further improve backhoe performance and productivity, including drivetrain and hydraulic enhancements, as well as an optional new LED light package.
2018 Case backhoe updates
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Gradall Discovery crossover excavators
Affordable, versatile excavators perform a wide range of road maintenance jobs.
Gradall Discovery crossover excavators
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Gradall Series V mobility advantages
Highly mobile Gradall highway speed excavators travel to job sites at 60 mph, maximizing productivity.
Gradall Series V mobility advantages
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CONEXPO-CON/AGG: Doosan's new DL420-5 WL features all new continuous variable transmission
Doosan has launched the DL420-5 CVT wheel loader at ConExpo-Con/Agg. The new loader will roll off the production line in the fall of 2017. With an operating weight of just over 50,000 lb and a breakout force of more than 47,000 lbf, the new model was designed for power and adaptability. Doosan Construction Equipment marketing manager Aaron Kleingartner gives us the lowdown on the machine's brand new CVT transmission.
CONEXPO-CON/AGG: Doosan's new DL420-5 WL features all new continuous variable transmission
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CONEXPO-CON/AGG: First 3D-printed excavator in history is unveiled at Tech Experience
ConExpo-Con/Agg's Tech Experience today opened with the unveiling of the world's first 3D-printed excavator. The machine, said Doosan/Bobcat president and CEO Rich Goldsbury, is "indicative of the 75,000-sq-ft Tech Experience's purpose in highlighting emerging technology."
The excavator, officially named Project AME, or Additive Manufactured Excavator, was put through a few mild paces following its unveiling, pulling up buckets of soft dirt and sand and moving on its tracks around the small soil pediment sequestered for the demonstration.
AEM 2017 chairman and president of Gradall Industries Mike Haberman was also on hand to showcase the AME. Haberman said, "This investment underscores industry investment in new technology."
Roads & Bridges was on hand to witness this first-of-its-kind event.
CONEXPO-CON/AGG: First 3D-printed excavator in history is unveiled at Tech Experience
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Discovery Series excavators designed & priced for government work
Gradall Industries designed the Discovery Series hydraulic excavators as a cost-effective solution for governments and contractors.
Discovery Series excavators designed & priced for government work
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Cleanup after harsh weather patterns in Texas puts Gradall XL 4100 IV versatility to work
Dramatic changes in Texas weather create a wide range of maintenance issues for the Texas DOT. Watch how Gradall excavators handle them.
Cleanup after harsh weather patterns in Texas puts Gradall XL 4100 IV versatility to work
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Oklahoma highway contractor uses vacuum lifting to speed pavement rehab project
Duit Construction used Vacuworx RC Series lifters outfitted with the Octapad system to remove deteriorated roadway slabs and replace them with precast panels, which were used until the construction company was ready to pour permanent concrete.
Oklahoma highway contractor uses vacuum lifting to speed pavement rehab project
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Crafco’s Magnum spray injection patcher
A previous Contractor’s Choice Gold and Silver award-winner for its versatility, the Magnum spray injection patcher effectively repairs a wide variety of pavement conditions.
Crafco’s Magnum spray injection patcher
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How individual plant treatment protects wildlife and pollinators
Individual plant treatment (IPT) not only helps applicators provide effective control of unwanted and invasive non-native species of plants, but also protects important wildlife and pollinators while encouraging the development of native prairie habitats.
How individual plant treatment protects wildlife and pollinators
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Industrial Coating Application eCourse
Learn best practices in safety, process control, surface preparation, coatings application and inspection in this eCourse, which follows the NACE No. 13/SSPC-ACS-1 standard.
Industrial Coating Application eCourse
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Permanent pothole solution
Proven permanent pothole solution with direct injection patching through one nozzle. Clean and patch fast with one-man or two-man systems. Resume traffic immediately.
Permanent pothole solution
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GeoSpray mortar system
Learn how geopolymers deliver a cost-effective alternative to water management infrastructure rehabilitation for roads and bridges, including culvert relining.
GeoSpray mortar system
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New Magma M-series crack sealer
Easy operation, low emissions and operator-friendly features are all part of the long-standing tradition of Cimline's Magma melter/applicator efficiency for pavement preservation.
New Magma M-series crack sealer
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Road & bridge repair challenges solved with Concrete Cloth GCCM
Learn how flexible, durable Concrete Cloth can help simplify complex, costly infrastructure challenges such as culvert rehabilitation, ditch lining, erosion control and more.
Road & bridge repair challenges solved with Concrete Cloth GCCM
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Rumble strip handling machine
RoadQuake RAPTOR rumble strip handling machine—the latest safety innovation from PSS—transports, deploys, realigns and retrieves RoadQuake 2F temporary portable rumble strips (TPRS) in work zones.
With RAPTOR, workers can now deploy RoadQuake TPRS arrays from the safety of the vehicle—no more exposure to live traffic and no more manual lifting. RAPTOR provides Portable Positive Protection for workers, and expands the use of RoadQuake TPRS into most short-duration, short-term, and mobile operations.
For more information on RAPTOR, click here.
Rumble strip handling machine
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Visiting the FIU pedestrian bridge collapse site in Sweetwater, Fla.
Roads & Bridges visited the site of the FIU pedestrian bridge collapse in Sweetwater, Fla., back in March to observe the progress of the NTSB investigation as well as to survey the mood in light of the collapse around the FIU campus.
Visiting the FIU pedestrian bridge collapse site in Sweetwater, Fla.
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LaneGard 3 folding Type III barricade
LaneGard 3 folding Type III barricade is the only folding Type III device on the market today. It folds for transport and storage, and it unfolds for use. It folds to a mere 2.6 in. wide. This product is suitable for transporting in a pickup truck, and it is easy and light enough for one person to deploy and remove from the road.
LaneGard 3 folding Type III barricade
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Clear choice for MASH-compliant terminals
Contractors in two states turned unanimously to RSI’s MSKT to comply with FHWA and AASHTO MASH standards.
Clear choice for MASH-compliant terminals
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3M Connected Roads
3M's goal is to continue to help improve safety through enhanced infrastructure for both human drivers and automated vehicles.
3M Connected Roads
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3M digital printing process
3M digital printing solutions offer you the tools you need to make every day more efficient.
3M digital printing process
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Video: Illinois uses 3-D laser scanners
Several Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) districts have recently begun using a 3-D laser scanner in construction and surveying operations. IDOT began a research implementation project several years ago where the technology was a viable solution for IDOT crews. The implementation stage of the project is studying the benefits that a 3-D intersection provides in the area of worker safety. The technology provides a 3-D graphical image of the intersection. Eventually, the agency hopes that all IDOT districts will have a 3-D laser scanner to use for construction and design purposes.
Video: Illinois uses 3-D laser scanners
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How to install the Zoneguard steel barrier system
This instructional video shows how to install the Zoneguard steel barrier system and provides tips on how to do it quickly and safely.
How to install the Zoneguard steel barrier system
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/visiting-fiu-pedestrian-bridge-collapse-site-sweetwater-fla
Visiting the FIU pedestrian bridge collapse site in Sweetwater, Fla.
Roads & Bridges visited the site of the FIU pedestrian bridge collapse in Sweetwater, Fla., back in March to observe the progress of the NTSB investigation as well as to survey the mood in light of the collapse around the FIU campus.
Visiting the FIU pedestrian bridge collapse site in Sweetwater, Fla.
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I-4 Ultimate Improvement Project—Orlando, Fla.
The I-4 Ultimate Improvement Project is a P3 effort involving reconstruction and expansion of a 21-mile stretch of I-4 that moves into the heart of Orlando, Fla. Work on the project began in 2015, and the project limits run between Orange County and Seminole County. Due to the scope of the project, crews had to follow a strict traffic management and safety protocol policy in order to keep both traffic flowing during construction and minimize traffic- and work-related incidents. At the time of Roads & Bridges' visit to the I-4 worksite, the Grand National Drive Overpass was open to traffic and crews were preparing to close up the summer season.
I-4 Ultimate Improvement Project—Orlando, Fla.
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Video: Illinois uses 3-D laser scanners
Several Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) districts have recently begun using a 3-D laser scanner in construction and surveying operations. IDOT began a research implementation project several years ago where the technology was a viable solution for IDOT crews. The implementation stage of the project is studying the benefits that a 3-D intersection provides in the area of worker safety. The technology provides a 3-D graphical image of the intersection. Eventually, the agency hopes that all IDOT districts will have a 3-D laser scanner to use for construction and design purposes.
Video: Illinois uses 3-D laser scanners
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VIDEO: ATSSA 2017 products
Roads & Bridges magazine paid a visit to the ATSSA 2017 Traffic Expo in February. We highlighted some of the products showcased this year from 3M, Gregory Highway Products, Pexco, Plastic Safety Systems, Rhino Tool and Road Systems Inc.
ATSSA also hosted the New Products Showcase, where a series of dynamic new contributions to the world of transportation safety was unveiled.
VIDEO: ATSSA 2017 products
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VIDEO: Ohio River Bridges project—traffic and safety improvements
Construction crews on the Ohio River Bridges Project Downtown Crossing are working to change the landscape of downtown Louisville, Ky., and southern Indiana. The addition of lanes and the reduction of conflict points on the project are helping to improve traffic flow and safety.
VIDEO: Ohio River Bridges project—traffic and safety improvements
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VIDEO: Jane Byrne Interchange traffic management and operations update 2016
The Jane Byrne Interchange is the confluence of I-90, I-290, and Congress Parkway. With more than 400,000 vehicles traveling through the interchange daily and more than 900 crashes annually, it rates as one of the worst bottlenecks in the country. Among the project's major challenges has been maintaining a comprehensive traffic management plan amidst persistently heavy traffic.
VIDEO: Jane Byrne Interchange traffic management and operations update 2016
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M1-Rail Project Construction
Roads & Bridges visited the M1-Rail project in Detroit, Mich., which is projected to be completed by late 2016.
M1-Rail Project Construction
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Lindsay Transportation Solutions presents the Road Zipper for Construction Applications
Lindsay Transportation Solutions presents the Road Zipper for Construction Applications
