Chuck MacDonald – CEG CORRESPONDENT - Wed May 07, 2025
W-L Construction Works to Restore Route 58
When Hurricane Helene unleashed its fury in late September 2024 many communities in Florida, Georgia, Tennessee and Virginia were shredded under the onslaught of flooding and mudslides. In the wake of the storm's 140 mph winds, people needed food, water and shelter....
The Virginian-Pilot & VDOT - Wed April 30, 2025
First Phase of I-64/Denbigh Boulevard Interchange Work to Begin Soon in Newport News, Va.
Construction will start late 2025 in southeastern Virginia on a new Interstate 64 interchange that state and local transportation officials hope will improve traffic flow in northern Newport News. The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), is planning to build the I-64 Denbigh Boulevard Interchange Project, which will add a new diamond interchange between those at the intersections of Fort Eustis Boulevard and Jefferson Avenue....
Amtrak Media - Wed April 30, 2025
Groundbreaking Puts Major Rail Construction Project On Track in Virginia's New River Valley
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin broke ground April 24, 2025, on the highly anticipated New River Valley Rail Project in the town of Christiansburg, located southwest of Roanoke, Va. As part of the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority's (VPRA) Transforming Rail in Virginia (TRV) initiative, the construction encompasses railroad infrastructure upgrades that will allow VPRA to extend its Amtrak Virginia service from Roanoke to Christiansburg and return passenger rail service to the New River Valley for the first time since 1979....
Tiger Mowers - Tue April 08, 2025
Tiger Mowers Announces Expansion Into Maryland, Virginia With Stephenson Equipment
Tiger Mowers announced that Stephenson Equipment is now expanding into Maryland and Virginia. With its strong track record, Tiger looks forward to a lasting partnership that will support both its existing customers and new clients in these regions....
Chuck MacDonald – CEG CORRESPONDENT - Wed March 19, 2025
Archer Western Leads Vital I-81 Project
Planners at the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) keep their eyes on trouble spots: congestion, bottlenecks and high-crash areas. I-81, on the western edge of the state, is high on the watch list....
Virginia DCR & Norfolk Daily Press - Tue March 04, 2025
Army Corp Removes Storm Debris From Va.'s Claytor Lake
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), in partnership with three other federal and Virginia state agencies, has completed post-Hurricane Helene debris removal at Claytor Lake and demobilized the operations center at Claytor Lake State Park....
Hills Machinery Company - Wed February 26, 2025
Hills Machinery Opens New Sales, Service, Rental Location in Wilson, N.C.
Hills Machinery has opened a 14th location with its new full-service facility at 3235 US Hwy 301 in Wilson, N.C. The new location includes full sales and rental operations, as well as Hills' largest service center with massive service bays, overhead cranes and a large parts and components inventory to serve local heavy and compact equipment owners, according to the company....
ARTBA - Tue February 18, 2025
ARTBA 2025-26 Transportation Construction Worker Memorial Scholarship Opportunities Available
The American Road & Transportation Builders Association's (ARTBA) Foundation is seeking eligible students for its 2025-26 "Lanford Family Transportation Construction Worker Memorial Scholarship Program."The program provides post-high school financial assistance to children of transportation construction workers killed or permanently disabled on the job....
BOMAG Americas - Wed February 12, 2025
BOMAG Americas Names Linder Industrial Machinery as New Full-Line Dealer for Va.
BOMAG Americas announces an expansion of Linder Industrial Machinery's territory to include the commonwealth of Virginia. Linder now provides its customers with sales, rental, service and parts support for BOMAG's full range of asphalt distribution and compaction, paving, milling and recycling/stabilizing equipment, single drum rollers and soil compactors and landfill compactors....
Chesapeake Bay Bridge - Tunnel - Fri February 07, 2025
Chessie Completes Mining Ops at Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel
After mining more than 6,300 ft. under Thimble Shoal Channel, Chessie has officially completed her journey, successfully exiting the receiving pit on Two Island on Jan. 29, 2025. Mining was then paused to allow Chesapeake Tunnel Joint Venture (CTJV), the design-build contractor for this project, to remove the temporary bracing struts and steel beams that were in place....
