Lori Tobias – CEG Correspondent - Tue September 17, 2024
Oregon's $52.7M Jetty Repair Project Features Customized Excavator
The town of Tillamook, Ore., is perhaps best known for its famous cheese, but around construction sites these days, it's known for the excavator at work on the $52.7 million Tillamook South Jetty repair project....
WSDOT - Wed August 21, 2024
Grant Moves Washington-Oregon Bridge Projects Ahead
An important milestone in the effort to replace the Interstate Bridge between Oregon and Washington was recognized in Portland, Ore., on Aug. 8. Federal Highway Administrator Shailen Bhatt joined federal, state and local officials from both states at an event to celebrate the historic federal grant award recently announced for the Interstate Bridge Replacement program....
CEG - Wed August 21, 2024
Crews Continue Work On Vital Washington Project
Atkinson Construction is making steady progress on the new Veterans Drive tunnel as part of the SR 509 Completion Project. This portion of work is part of the overall Puget Sound Gateway Program, which aims to build critical connection points in Washington's highway and freight network....
Metso - Mon August 12, 2024
Two Longtime Metso Distributors Combine Resources Under Acquisition
PacWest Machinery LLC of Kent, Wash., recently completed the purchase of Miller Machinery of Longview, Wash. Miller Machinery has been a valued Metso dealer since 2007 and PacWest since 2017. After the acquisition, PacWest will assume Miller Machinery's territory of customers in Washington, Oregon and the quarry segment for Hawaii....
Thunder Creek Equipment - Mon July 29, 2024
Transport Equipment Solutions Brings Thunder Creek Fuel, Service Solutions to Oregon
Transport Equipment Solutions has added the Thunder Creek lineup of field fueling and service solutions to its offering of new tanks and trailers in Oregon. This includes the original No-HAZMAT Fuel & Service Trailer (MTT), the Multi-Tank Oil Trailer (MTO) and Service and Lube Trailer (SLT)....
Idaho Dept. of Transportation - Wed July 24, 2024
Idaho Transportation Department Celebrates Its 50th Birthday
The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) turns 50 years old this year, celebrating half a century of connecting Idaho's travelers with their many destinations. On July 1, 1974, the Idaho Transportation Department was officially established, bringing together the Department of Highways, Aeronautics, Public Transportation, and the Traffic Safety Commission under one department....
CEG - Wed July 24, 2024
AECON Installs 50-Ton Girders for New Washington Bridge
Construction crews from design-builder AECON are progressing on the Washington Department of Transportation's (WSDOT) nearly $200 million I-90 — SR 18 Interchange Improvements project. Photo courtesy of WSDOTAs part of the overall project, the construction of a new bridge along SR 18 near Snoqualmie is a major part of the upgrades....
SDOT - Tue July 23, 2024
Seattle Mayor Signs Legislation for Transportation Levy
On July 10, 2024, Mayor Bruce Harrell signed into law the legislation that will place the Transportation Levy on Seattle voters' ballots in November 2024. The legislation was unanimously approved by the City Council on July 9....
PacWest Machinery - Mon July 15, 2024
PacWest Machinery Acquires Miller Machinery
PacWest Machinery LLC based in Kent, Wash., announced the purchase of Miller Machinery of Longview, Wash. Since its formation in 2007, Miller Machinery has served customers in Washington, Oregon and Hawaii who operate rock crushing and screening equipment primarily in quarry and sand and gravel environments....
ITD - Thu June 27, 2024
Several Construction Projects Kicking Off On Idaho Highway
The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is advancing several projects north of Eagle this summer along State Highway 55. These projects include lane closures and reduced speeds in various locations between Eagle and New Meadows....
