Irwin Rapoport – CEG Correspondent - Tue September 07, 2021
TxDOT Makes Effort to Hire More Women in Prominent Roles
Being one of the largest and most influential departments of transportation in the country, what the Texas Department of Transportation does has an impact on other agencies. This is certainly the case in terms of the hiring of women to assume positions of authority and responsibility, and implementing measures to ensure that women feel welcome within the ranks of TxDOT....
Bloomberg - Tue September 07, 2021
Permian Basin Will Receive $844M Boost Toward Recovery
The region at the heart of the once-booming U.S. shale industry is signaling confidence in a nascent recovery after the pandemic crushed demand and curtailed oil and gas drilling. The Permian Basin has grown over the past decade to produce more oil than Iraq....
Texas Asphalt Pavement Association - Tue September 07, 2021
TXAPA Remembers Kelly Durham
The Texas Asphalt Pavement Association recently announced the passing of industry leader Kelly Durham, who lost his battle to COVID-19 on Aug. 19, 2021. TXAPA released the following statement:"Durham led an honest and happy life serving his nation in the United States Army for 10 years....
Harbor Bridge Project - Tue September 07, 2021
Harbor Bridge Project Crews Have Productive Summer
The summer months were an incredibly productive time for construction progress around the South Interchange or future tie-in point for IH 37, SH 286 (Crosstown Expressway) and US 181. Despite initial rain delays, roadworks and structure crews met several goals to accomplish major upcoming traffic shifts, connector switches and demolition of existing ramps around the IH 37 and SH 286 Interchange....
TxDOT - Tue September 07, 2021
New Task Force Directs Funding to Vital Highway Safety
The Texas Transportation Commission recently announced a new task force to be comprised of representatives from the Texas Department of Transportation and the state's metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs) to further identify and fund safety projects from funding allocated to MPOs throughout the state with a relentless focus on reducing the number of fatalities on Texas highways....
TxDOT - Tue September 07, 2021
Transportation Commission Selects JV for I-35 Phase II
Residents are one step closer to seeing improvements to one of the state's most congested areas due to a decision made recently by the Texas Transportation Commission to conditionally select Lone Star Constructors, a partnership between Fluor Heavy Civil LLC and Austin Bridge & Road LP, as the design-build contractor for the highly anticipated Interstate 35E (I-35E) Phase II Project in Dallas County....
TxDOT - Tue September 07, 2021
Officials Host Virtual Ribbon-Cutting On I-635/SH 121
On Aug. 2, TxDOT and NorthGate Constructors hosted a virtual ribbon-cutting ceremony for the I-635/SH 121 Interchange Project. This $370 million project widened SH 121 to accommodate a new interchange and new direct connectors for FM 2499 and SH 26 to reduce congestion and improve safety in the area....
allred. house. gov - Tue September 07, 2021
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg Visits North Texas
On the heels of a big win in the Senate, the passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg came to north Texas. He toured the Terminal C construction site at DFW Airport....
HOLT - Tue September 07, 2021
Texas First Rentals, HOLT Crane & Equipment to Offer Magni
Texas First Rentals and HOLT Crane & Equipment are now authorized dealers of Magni Telescopic Handlers, a leader in rotating and heavy lift telehandlers. The new product line will be available at Texas First Rentals and HOLT Crane & Equipment locations throughout their 118-county territories in Texas....
ASCE - Tue September 07, 2021
ASCE Names Gonzales Outstanding Civil Engineer Advocate
The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) recognized Griselda Gonzales with the ASCE Texas Section as the 2021 Outstanding Civil Engineer Advocate of the Year. Gonzales' efforts have promoted the civil engineering profession to state and local Texas lawmakers, advancing critical legislation within the Lone Star State....
