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Louisiana DOTD to Revive Aging Highway with $123M I-20 Project in Shreveport and Bossier City

Interstate 20 runs 1,500 miles through the southern United States between Louisiana and South Carolina. The route crosses Northern Louisiana, including Shreveport, the third most populated city in the state at approximately 180,000. In Shreveport and surrounding Bossier Parish, the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LaDOTD) and JB James …

by: Larry Bernstein

Trimble Subscription Platform Helps Nabholz Keep Multi-State Operations Online, Ontime

Founded 75 years ago, Central Arkansas-based Nabholz is known for its full range of construction, industrial, excavation, and environmental services …

W.G. Yates and Sons to Expand Mississippi Evacuation Route with $212M Highway 57 Project

The State of Mississippi is spending over $212 million to expand a hurricane evacuation route for residents along the Gulf …

by: Melinda Zimmerman-Boehler

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State Project: Full Bid Calendar Here

State Project Awards: OK
CREEK - RESURFACE (ASPHALT)
2,415,725
SHERWOOD CONSTRUCTION CO INC; OK
STEPHENS - RESURFACE (ASPHALT)
2,271,069
OVERLAND CORPORATION; OK
CREEK - GRADE, DRAIN, BRIDGE, AND RESURFACE
1,236,210
C3 CONSTRUCTION INC; OK
KINGFISHER - EMERGENCY RELIEF
599,241
K & R BUILDERS INC; OK
BECKHAM - RESURFACE (ASPHALT)
1,232,326
CASWELL CONTRACTING INC; All Awards Here

Industry News

I-10 widening project in Harrison and Hancock counties

Department of Transportation Projects Make Progress in Southeast Mississippi

HATTIESBURG, MS — Commissioner Charles Busby, Southern Transportation District, announces updates to several Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) projects …

Skanska USA Building Announces Cannon as New Regional Executive Officer for Southeast Region

ATLANTA, GA — Skanska, a global construction and development firm, announces the promotion of Scott Cannon to the USA …

Aarsvold Joins Takeuchi-US as Southwest Region Product Manager

DALLAS, TX — Ian Aarsvold is the new Southwest Region Product Manager for Takeuchi-US. A current resident of Des …

Meta to Invest More Than $10B in Louisiana Data Center Campus

RICHLAND PARISH, LA — Richland Parish, Louisiana, will be home to Meta’s newest data center. This custom-designed 4 million-square-foot campus …

Project Wraps Up on One of Arkansas’ Most Frequently Used Highways

LITTLE ROCK, AR — One of the busiest highways in Arkansas has been upgraded, enhancing access into the downtowns of …

Burns & McDonnell Names Bray General Manager of South Central Region

HOUSTON, TX — Karen Bray has been promoted to General Manager for the South Central Region of Burns & McDonnell …

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Industry News

Liebherr Breaks Ground on New Logistics Center in …

Oklahoma Transportation Commission Awards Nearly $150M in Projects

Thunder Creek Equipment Names Bertino as New Territory …

ARDOT Director Tudor Honored with Award from Associated …

Wiley Named Arkansas DOT Director

MDOT Makes Progress on Northeast Mississippi Projects

People

New Commissioner Welcomed, $183M in Projects Awarded at …

HNTB Announces Geist as Oklahoma Practice Leader

Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute Names Ballain as New Chapter …

Hudnall Elected to Board of Madison County Business …

Adams, Allison, and Wylie Selected by ACEC Arkansas …

Projects

Stellar Celebrates CEBA Built By The Best Award …

Clean Hydrogen Works Awards McDermott FEED Contract for …

Turner Awarded $123M of Work for the Tennessee …

Mississippi DOT Projects Make Progress in Southwest Part …

Arkansas DOT Receives $43.9M Grant for Helena Bridge …

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Associations

Mississippi’s Infrastructure Improves to a C- Grade

Garver's Holder Named to Good Roads Foundation Executive …

SH-20 Keetonville Hill Realignment Project in Oklahoma Wins …

Legacy Infrastructure Group Joins NAPA’s The Road Forward, …

Manhattan Construction Company Recognized as Top Safety Leader …

Government

DOTD, elected officials, and community members celebrate the opening of the new Caddo Lake Bridge (LA 1) in north Caddo Parish. (Photo courtesy of DOTD)

Louisiana DOTD, Elected Officials Celebrate Opening of Caddo …

Federal, State, and Local Officials Break Ground on …

Two Contracts Awarded for West Shore Lake Pontchartrain …

Mississippi DOT Projects Move Forward in Southeast Part …

Trends

Garver Supports Building Pipeline for Women in STEM …

Kirby-Smith Machinery Joins Forces with Susan G. Komen …

HNTB Named Employer of the Year by WTS …

Terracon Acquires PMI of Arkansas

ISG Takes Root in Rogers, Arkansas, With a …

Equipment

Elite Equipment Joins Hyundai Dealer Network, Serving Southeast …

White Cap Announces Acquisition of Midstream Supply & …

Brandt Adds McCoy to Material Handler Dealer Network

Ditch Witch Celebrates 75th Anniversary and Breaks Ground …

BOMAG Americas Announces Vistad as Director of Sales, …

Economic Dev

HGA Designs Norman Regional Hospital Expansion to Enhance …

Milestone Celebrated for New Cancer Center in Norman

Turner Construction Celebrates BUCOM Ribbon Cutting and Grand …

Port of New Orleans Hires WSP to Deliver …

Plans Unveiled for Gayle and Tom Benson Ochsner …

Business

H&E Opens New Branch in Jonesboro, Arkansas

Michael Baker International Increases Geographic Reach with Office …

Guernsey Headquarters Moves to Oklahoma City Urban Core

ProStack Strengthens North American Presence with Powerscreen Crushing …

SitePro Rentals Opens in Shreveport, Continues Construction Equipment …

Events

New Water Treatment Plant in Tishomingo Enhances Reliability, …

Officials Break Ground on Popp’s Ferry Extension Project …

Officials Break Ground on West Rankin Parkway Construction

DSEDA Co-Locates Annual Meeting at Associated Equipment Distributor's …

USDOT Secretary Buttigieg Visits Mississippi to Tour Infrastructure …

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Tennessee DOT Widening State Route 76 to Improve Connectivity in Carroll County

State Route 76 (SR 76) in Tennessee runs the length of the state starting north of Nashville and continuing until …

The construction team is currently working on phase 1B of the multi-phase project to modernize the I-35/I-240 interchange.

Oklahoma DOT’s I-35/I-240 Modernization to Address Safety, Capacity Issues in Growing Oklahoma City

Interstate 35 (I-35) and Interstate 240 (I-240) intersect in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, where Allen Contracting Inc./Shell Construction Co. Inc. and …

The current first phase of the Somerville Beltway Project consists of grading, drainage, signals, lighting, and paving.

First Segment of Tennessee DOT’s New Beltway Under Construction in Somerville

A new transportation corridor is under construction around the southwest Tennessee town of Somerville in Fayette County. The purpose of …

Regional Construction Industry Booms Alongside Modest Workforce Gains

As the construction sector throughout the inland Southeast U.S. experiences a surge in job creation, outpacing the state's general economic …

Work progresses on the Arkansas River Bridge. The new bridge will have three travel lanes, two collector-distributor lanes, and an auxiliary lane. (Photo courtesy of Arkansas Department of Transportation)

Arkansas DOT’s $633M 30 Crossing Project to Enhance Safety and Traffic Flow in Pulaski County

The first phase of the Arkansas Department of Transportation’s (ARDOT) massive 30 Crossing project in Pulaski County remains on …

Interactive Mobile Tour Celebrates Equipment Manufacturing in Arkansas, Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Tennessee

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) will hit the road this summer and fall for a new initiative designed to …

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National News

Source: AGC 2025 Outlook Survey; 1,109 total respondents

Source: ARTBA outlook of U.S. Census Bureau Value of Construction Put in Place; does not take into account changes in inflation, prices, or project costs. (Graphic courtesy of ARTBA)

Leading equipment manufacturers and technology providers are working together to simplify data sharing across mixed fleets.

Autonomous flaggers and other technology raise the bar on work zone safety and efficiency.

Telematics systems allow site managers to keep track of data from their machines in real time.

When the Florida Department of Transportation selected Superior Construction and The de Moya Group to complete the Sanibel Causeway emergency repairs, Reputation Ink helped them share updates with the media and the public that were both informative and empathetic. (Photo courtesy of Superior Construction)

Results of the 10th annual Merit Shop Scorecard from the Associated Builders and Contractors. Graphic courtesy of ABC.

Around the Country

The Big Dig strategically reconnected Boston’s historic neighborhoods, such as the North End and its harborside wharfs, with key destinations like the downtown business district and Faneuil Hall Marketplace. By enhancing connectivity, it transformed amenities like Columbus Waterfront Park, Long Wharf, and the New England Aquarium into more accessible and valuable urban assets. This demonstrates the importance of planning highway caps or lids with a clear strategy to enhance connections, rather than pursuing them as standalone projects.

Eighteen miles of express lanes will be added to the west and east sides of Interstate 80. (Copyright 2023 California Department of Transportation, all rights reserved)

To better manage stormwater runoff, a 12-foot box culvert was extended as part of the reconstruction of the Interstate 71 and Kennedy Avenue interchange.

Rifenburg Construction used the latest paving technology for a $46 million overhaul of runway 5/23 and adjacent taxiways at the Buffalo Niagara International Airport.

The North Maple Street Project is expected to be complete by the end of 2025 and will meet the needs of the steadily increasing traffic in Summerville, South Carolina.

The Signature Bridge will include six arches, with the tallest soaring upward 330 feet. (Photo courtesy of Trey Cambern Photography)

The Student Recreation and Wellness Center at the Michigan State University is on schedule for substantial completion in February 2026.

The filter building at a new drinking water treatment plant in De Soto, Kansas, undergoes subgrade construction with under-slab pipe preparation and concrete encasement.

Crews demolish the existing asphalt median island and guardrail on Route 138. This was later replaced with a new asphalt surface and movable barrier.

The new Van Buren Bridge is 52 feet wide and includes two driving lanes and a shared-used path.

Valley Metro Rail, South Central Extension/Downtown Hub

The Highway 53 portion of the Twin Ports Interchange Project will be worked on over the winter and completed by next fall.

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