Alternative project delivery methods are becoming increasingly common across the construction industry, but Louisiana has taken the concept a step further. Rather than relying solely on the state’s transportation department, lawmakers created the Office of Louisiana Highway Construction (OLHC), an independent agency dedicated to accelerating project delivery.
The Louisiana Legislature …
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The Diamond Anniversary of Iron and Grit: How CLM Equipment Built a 60-Year Gulf Coast Legacy
When CLM Equipment Co. first opened its doors in August 1966, contractors were still actively cutting new interstates and roads …

Mississippi DOT Builds Ripley Bypass to Ease Congestion in Tippah County
Ripley, Mississippi, a city of approximately 5,500 residents about 90 miles southeast of Memphis, sits in the foothills of the …
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- MSMADISON (45) - I-55 from SR 463 to Gluckstadt Road132,117,149State Estimate
- MSATTALA (4) - MS 19 over Big Black River (Bridge #114.9)491,918State Estimate
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