Northeast

Thu June 22, 2017

RIDOT Selects Tolling Program Contractor

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) announced it has signed a contract with Kapsch Traffic Com IVHS Inc. to design and build the all-electronic tolling facilities and associated infrastructure for Rhode Island's truck-only tolling program....

Thu June 22, 2017

Connecticut's O&G Industries Receives 2017 Innovation in Education Award

O&G Industries, Connecticut's largest privately-held construction company, received the Midstate Chamber of Commerce's Innovation in Education award for the O&G Builds program at Platt High School in Meriden, Conn....

Klark Jessen - Thu June 22, 2017

Officials Celebrate Construction Start of Blue Hill Station

Gov. Charlie Baker, Transportation Secretary and CEO Stephanie Pollack and MBTA Acting General Manager Brian Shortsleeve held a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the construction of the new Blue Hill Avenue Station on the Fairmont Commuter Rail Line....

Thu June 22, 2017

USDOT OKs Nearly $5M for Maine Airport Terminal Expansions, Runway Projects

The U.S. Department of Transportation has approved funding for several airport projects in Maine, including a $2.56 million investment in the Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport's terminal project. “I'm pleased this funding has been approved....

Andrea Watts - CEG Correspondent - Thu June 22, 2017

MassDOT Pilots Intelligent Compaction on Methuen Reconstruction Project

The new partial cloverleaf interchange at Exit 46 off I-93 in Methuen, Mass., is taking shape with the recent completion of the southbound off-ramp onto Route 110/113 and construction under way on the northbound off-ramp to westbound Route 110/113....

Wed June 21, 2017

N.Y. State Poised to Adopt 'Buy American' Policy on Steel

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - New York may soon require state construction projects to use American steel. Gov. Andrew Cuomo and legislative leaders announced a deal Tuesday that would require agencies to buy American-made iron and steel for projects like bridges, subways and new state buildings....

Tracey Porpora - Thu June 15, 2017

Inspector Finds Troubling Problem With NY Wheel's Legs

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- While the city Buildings Department has reported a minor issue with the legs of the NY Wheel, a source says the problem can potentially hinder the project. Construction of the future 630-foot high observation wheel in St....

Mon June 12, 2017

Gov. Hogan Announces Advancement of I-270 Congestion Relief Project

Gov. Larry Hogan announced advancement of Maryland's $100 million I-270 Innovative Congestion Management Project, which will save drivers up to 30 minutes on their morning commute southbound from Frederick to I-495....

Mon June 12, 2017

Quanta Resources Corporation Selects CH2M for Superfund Site Remediation

Honeywell has selected CH2M for remedial construction management at the Quanta Resources Corporation Superfund site. The site, located in Edgewater, N.J., is one of the largest in-situ stabilization remediation projects of its kind....

Mon June 12, 2017

GOP Candidate: Redo Tax Structure to Pay for Transportation

SECAUCUS, N.J. (AP) A New Jersey gubernatorial candidate wants to restructure the income tax agreement between the state and New York to help pay for rail improvements. Jack Ciattarelli, a Republican, said he would negotiate with New York Gov....