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Growth in South Central US Drives Billions in Infrastructure Investment

As the South experiences rapid economic and population growth, it also faces transportation issues related to severe weather events. To address these challenges, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Oklahoma are directing significant resources toward modernizing and strengthening transportation networks, boosting safety, and reducing traffic congestion.

Over the past three years, the …

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Archer Western Leads Expansion of Arcadia Lake Water Treatment Plant in Edmond, Oklahoma

Cities have obligations to their citizens to make an area a good place to live. Among those responsibilities is providing …

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Louisiana DOTD to Ease Traffic in Baton Rouge With Long-Awaited I-10/Pecue Lane Interchange

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) and general contractor Brown Industrial Construction are in the middle of a …

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PONTOTOC - PONTOTOC Highway Number None PAVEMENT REHABILITATION
3,521,678
IOWA CIVIL CONTRACTING INC; OK
MCINTOSH MUSKOGEE OKMULGEE SEQUOYAH - MCINTOSH MUSKOGEE OKMULGEE SEQUOYAH Highway Number None BRIDGE WATER PROOF SEAL
81,103
GARY A CRAIN INC; OK
ALFALFA - ALFALFA Highway Number SH-8 GRADE, DRAIN, SURFACE & BRIDGE
11,129,508
THE CUMMINS CONSTRUCTION CO INC; OK
CREEK - CREEK Highway Number None PAVEMENT REHABILITATION
10,237,000
BECCO CONTRACTORS INC; OK
TULSA - TULSA Highway Number None BRIDGE REPAIR
138,521
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Industry News

Robins & Morton Celebrates Groundbreaking of North Mississippi Medical Center Crossover Medical Office Building

TUPELO, MS — Construction firm Robins & Morton celebrated the groundbreaking of the North Mississippi Medical Center Crossover Medical Office …

Beaver Lake Renewable Energy Project Enters Final Stage of Development

ALEXANDRIA, LA — SunGas Renewables Inc. (SunGas) announces the start of front-end engineering design (FEED), marking the beginning of the …

HEI Civil Announces Eskridge as South Central Regional President

AUSTIN, TX — HEI Civil announces the appointment of Clint Eskridge as Regional President of its South Central region, covering …

Louisiana DOTD Completes College Drive Flyover Project

BATON ROUGE, LA — The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) announces the completion of the College Drive flyover …

The 2024 Governor’s Safety Excellence Award, presented to the field district with the best overall safety record, was awarded to the Oklahoma Department of Transportation’s District Six.

Oklahoma Transportation Commission Provides Project Updates, Announces Safety Excellence Awards

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — Highlights of the Oklahoma Transportation Commission’s recent meeting include approval of an emergency repair contract …

The Columbus Mayor and Vicksburg District Commander sign the Project Partnership Agreement.

USACE Vicksburg District Announces Project Partnership Agreement With City of Columbus

VICKSBURG, MS — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District has entered into a Project Partnership Agreement (PPA) …

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Industry News

Turner Begins Work on $150M New Frayser Community …

CMAR Contractor Selected for Chandeleur Island Restoration Project

Waukesha-Pearce Industries Named New Trimble Technology Outlet Serving …

Louisiana DOTD Marks a Year of Construction for …

Mississippi DOT Announces Hogan as New State Construction …

Oklahoma Motorists Lose $6.3B Per Year Driving on …

People

Fitzpatrick Leads Expansion for WSP in Texas and …

Tennessee Governor Announces Departure of Deputy Governor and …

Barnhart Announces Webster as New President

Mitchell Named ODOT District 4 Engineer

Thunder Creek Equipment Names Peak Territory Sales Manager …

Projects

City of Claremore, Rogers County, Oklahoma DOT, and …

Arcadis Selected to Provide Services for I-10 Calcasieu …

Mississippi DOT Wins 2025 Perpetual Pavement Award

Oklahoma DOT Breaks Ground on SH-37/S.E. 4th Street …

Tennessee Governor and TDOT Mark Historic Day for …

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Associations

ACEC Mississippi Recognizes Garver Project With Grand Award

Olsson Earns Project Honors From ACEC Arkansas

ACEC Arkansas Recognizes Garver Projects With Five 2025 …

HNTB Wins ACEC Oklahoma Grand Conceptor Award for …

Flintco Earns Consecutive National Pinnacle Safety Award

Government

Work Begins on I-44/US 75 Interchange in Tulsa, …

Louisiana DOTD Provides Update on I-20 Rehabilitation Project …

MDOT Makes Progress on Northeast Mississippi Projects

Officials Kick Off Reunion Parkway Phase III in …

Kiewit Selected for I-55 Bridge Replacement Project

Trends

A breakdown of the costs per motorist in the state’s largest urban areas, along with a statewide total, is shown here.

Louisiana Motorists Lose $9.9B Each Year Driving on …

Mississippi’s Infrastructure Improves to a C- Grade

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

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

HNTB Named Employer of the Year by WTS …

Equipment

ROMCO Expands Territory in Texas, New Mexico, and …

H&E Rentals Opens New Branch in Lowell, Arkansas

Kirby-Smith Machinery Becomes First Trimble Technology Outlet in …

Thunder Creek Equipment Adds Runge as the New …

SitePro Rentals Appoints Jennings as New President

Economic Dev

Turner Awarded $123M of Work for the Tennessee …

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 …

Business

Ramey Motors Becomes Latest Addition to Takeuchi's North …

MGX Equipment Services Opens New Facility in Baton …

RNGD Opens New Headquarters Campus in Jefferson Parish, …

Construction Partners, Inc. Acquires Platform Company in Oklahoma

Michael Baker International Increases Geographic Reach with Office …

Events

Gray Celebrates Groundbreaking for New Manufacturing Facility

Oklahoma Transportation Commission Presents Award and Approves Projects …

Liebherr Breaks Ground on New Logistics Center in …

New Water Treatment Plant in Tishomingo Enhances Reliability, …

Louisiana DOTD, Elected Officials Celebrate Opening of Caddo …

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Mississippi Couple Comes out of Retirement to Answer the Call for Broadband Expansion

Mississippi is working to expand high-speed internet access across the state with the help of various funding sources.

In 2023, …

A crew member performs grading work for the reliever ramp, which runs from the I-35 southbound off-ramp, underneath SH-9W to the south end of the project.

Sherwood Construction Revamps I-35 and SH-9 West Interchange in Oklahoma City Suburbs

Interstate 35 (I-35) runs over 1,500 miles from the American-Mexican border to Duluth, Minnesota, with Oklahoma being one of the …

In Shreveport and Bossier Parish, Louisiana, severe wear and tear prompted the rehabilitation of a section of Interstate 20.

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, …

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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 …

Out of the 13 planned bridges for the Highway 57 project, five have already been completed. Progress on one of the bridges is shown here. (Photo courtesy of Neel-Schaffer)

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 …

A four-lane divided highway with partial control access and at-grade intersections is being constructed on SR 76 in Carroll County.

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 …

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National News

Volvo CE announced plans to begin producing crawler excavators and large wheel loaders at its Pennsylvania factory.

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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.

The San Benito Route 156 Improvement Project is constructing approximately 5 new miles of four-lane, at-grade expressway.

A 2-mile stretch of the Donaldson Highway is being widened to five, six, and seven lanes, depending on the section of roadway.

Spanning 1,645 feet in length, the Beaver River Bridge has five sections that soar 200 feet above the river.

An over 11-mile section of I-40 is being widened between Raleigh and Greensboro, North Carolina.

When the new 110-foot by 600-foot lock is completed, it is expected to increase efficiency by 80 percent for waterborne transportation.

The U.S. 131 project will extend the service life for 4 miles of roadway in southern Kent County.

The replacement for the Black Hawk Bridge will be 40 feet wide and include two 12-foot lanes and 8-foot shoulders on both sides.

The Route 79-Davol Street corridor improvements project will connect the waterfront back to the city, provide accommodations to bicyclists, and give pedestrians access to the river.

The Glenn Highway project is adding lanes, widening shoulders, adding turn lanes and frontage roads, and adding a separated pathway.

Approximately 170 apprentices are currently registered in Sundt’s certified apprenticeship programs.

The new 164,000-square-foot tower at CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - Westover Hills expands the hospital’s obstetric, neonatal, and adult intensive care services.

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