ATLANTA, GA — Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens, Atlanta Beltline, Inc. President & CEO Clyde Higgs, and other community leaders recently broke ground on Northwest Trail - Segment 1, marking the Beltline's first expansion into this area of Buckhead.

The trail plays a vital role in bringing the Beltline's vision of …

ATLANTA, GA — Russell R. McMurry, PE, Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT), has been elected 2024-2025 Vice President of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO). AASHTO is a nonprofit, nonpartisan association representing highway and transportation departments in the 50 states, the …

JACKSONVILLE, FL — U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Jacksonville District, awarded a $40.6 million contract to Great Lakes Dredge & Dock, LLC., of Houston, Texas, for the sixth iteration of the Canaveral Harbor Sand Bypass project.

USACE will provide 100 percent of the total funding to dredge and …

Typically, a street’s profile does not change much over the short distance of three-quarters of a mile. However, on South McGregor Avenue, three-quarters of a mile is expected to make a significant difference to the major roadway in Mobile, Alabama. The City of Mobile, general contractor H.O. Weaver and Sons …

GORDO, AL — The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) recently began the final phase of the Gordo Bypass. The project is expected to improve safety, mobility, and commerce in West Alabama.

The project will realign US-82 from the northwest city limits of Gordo to just east of the Tuscaloosa County …

JACKSONVILLE, FL — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Jacksonville District, in its partnership with the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD), awarded three contracts to increase the momentum toward restoring, preserving, and protecting America’s Everglades.

The goal of the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP) is to improve the …

NASHVILLE, TN — The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has awarded the state's inaugural Progressive Design-Build (PDB) contract to expedite the reconstruction of two bridges destroyed by Hurricane Helene. This innovative project will focus on rebuilding the Nolichucky River bridges along SR-107 in Greene County and SR-81 in Washington County, …

PALMETTO, FL — Governor Ron DeSantis announces the award of $9.5 million to SeaPort Manatee to jumpstart its recovery and help repair impacted infrastructure following significant damage caused by Hurricane Milton. SeaPort Manatee is the primary deep-water seaport in Southwest Florida. It receives fuel, fruits and vegetables, appliances, construction materials, …

ATLANTA, GA — The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) State Transportation Board has approved selection of the apparent best value proposer for the I-285/I-20 West Interchange project (P.I. No. 0013918), one of the Major Mobility Investment Program (MMIP) projects west of Atlanta, Georgia. Legacy Infrastructure Contractors was named the …

LAKE MARY, FL — HNTB joins the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) in celebrating the completion of the SunRail program, a 61-mile commuter rail project serving the Greater Orlando area from Poinciana to DeLand, Florida. HNTB provided preliminary design and construction engineering inspection (CEI) in all three phases of the …

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, FL — U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District, announces the completion of beach fill operations for the St. Johns County, Florida, Shore Protection Project in St. Augustine Beach.

The dredging contractor will now complete beach tilling and demobilization from the Pope Road staging and access …

Southeast of downtown Nashville, Tennessee, Superior Construction’s relocation of the Interstate 40/State Road 255 (I-40/SR 255) Interchange was recently accelerated by the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority (MNAA).

The airport authority has offered a $6 million incentive if Phase A of the project is completed by May 31, 2025, an …

ATLANTA, GA — The State Transportation Board of Georgia approves selection of the apparent best value proposer for the State Route (SR) 400 Express Lanes project, allowing this public private partnership (P3) to move forward. The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) and the State Road and Tollway Authority (SRTA) …

MOBILE, AL — Woolpert was selected for a five-year, $49 million shared capacity indefinite delivery contract to provide surveying and mapping services to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Mobile District.

Services to be performed under this contract include airborne topographic and bathymetric lidar collection and processing; photogrammetry; topographic, …

ATLANTA, GA — The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) provides details on forthcoming transportation programs and projects receiving funding as a result of a $1.5 billion investment from Governor Brian P. Kemp’s amended fiscal year 2024 budget recommendation, recently approved by the Georgia General Assembly. Georgia continues to benefit from …

MOBILE, AL — U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Secretary Pete Buttigieg announces more than $5 billion in Large Bridge Project awards through the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) competitive Bridge Investment Program.

The grants will fund the reconstruction, repair, and restoration — using American-made materials — of 13 nationally significant …

The Howard Frankland Bridge carries I-275 over Old Tampa Bay and connects Tampa, Florida, in Hillsborough County and St. Petersburg, Florida, in Pinellas County. The 3-mile-long bridge opened to traffic in 1960. A parallel bridge opened in 1991, and all southbound traffic was transferred onto the new bridge, while the …

Upgrades to Tennessee’s SR 115, also known as the Alcoa Highway, in Blount and Knox counties aim to increase capacity, correct geometric deficiencies, and improve safety on this route, which serves as a connection between Knoxville and its airport and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

“Alcoa Highway is a …

PENSACOLA, FL — Ferrovial announces, through its construction subsidiary Webber, that it was awarded contracts from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT).

FDOT selected the company for two projects that will bring significant improvements by increasing capacity, connectivity, and safety to roadways in …

TALLAHASSEE, FL — COWI, in partnership with BCC Engineering, was recently selected to serve on a five-year, continuing services contract with the Florida Department of Transportation to provide engineering services for current in-service bridges. COWI will serve as a subconsultant to BCC Engineering under a five-year Districtwide Contract, …

BIRMINGHAM, AL — As part of the Biden-Harris Administration's ongoing Investing in America Tour, U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Secretary Pete Buttigieg traveled to Birmingham and Montgomery, Alabama, to celebrate awards that will reshape and reconnect communities.

Buttigieg and USDOT recently announced $3.3 billion in funding from President Joe Biden’s …

In November 2021, Congress passed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act), a once-in-a-generation investment in the nation’s infrastructure. President Joe Biden’s administration proposed this legislation to rebuild America’s roads, bridges, and rails, expand access to clean drinking water, ensure every American has access to high-speed internet, tackle …

In the 1990s, Mercedes-Benz made the decision to build its first-ever U.S. manufacturing facility in Alabama, and throughout the years the company has continued to invest millions of dollars to increase its development in the state, according to the Encyclopedia of Alabama website. In the spring of 2022, Mercedes-Benz opened …

SEMINOLE COUNTY, FL — Lane Construction, the U.S. subsidiary of Webuild Group, has won a $299 million contract to widen the Seminole Expressway/SR 417 in Seminole County, Florida.

The Seminole Expressway/SR 417 is a hurricane evacuation route and a major portion of the eastern beltway around Orlando. This …

After Hurricane Ian wiped out portions of the original three-mile-long Sanibel Causeway, which connects the Sanibel and Captiva barrier islands to the mainland in southwest Florida, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) awarded a joint venture team a phased design-build contract to make initial repairs, open a new permanent causeway, …

ATLANTA, GA — U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announces $3.33 billion in grant awards for 132 projects through the Reconnecting Communities Pilot and Neighborhood Access and Equity discretionary grant programs as part of President Joe Biden’s Investing in America Agenda. The funding is aimed at reconnecting communities that …

SEMINOLE COUNTY, FL — The Lane Construction Corporation, the U.S. subsidiary of Webuild Group, has opened all high-speed system-to-system movements and access ramps on Section 8 of the Wekiva Parkway in Seminole County, accomplishing the final link that completes the beltway around Central Florida.

The $253 million design-build …

In the booming metropolitan Atlanta region, the Northwest Corridor Express Lanes project is among the largest transportation projects ever implemented in the state of Georgia. This innovative express lanes system — a roughly $900 million Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) undertaking — added 29.7 miles of reversible, managed toll express …

NASHVILLE, TN — The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) reveals its first-ever proposed 10-year fiscally constrained project plan, with the goal of better communicating with citizens and communities of the long-term investment strategy for infrastructure in Tennessee. The $15 billion fiscally constrained plan includes both the annual TDOT work program …

SAVANNAH, GA — The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) awards its first Construction Management/General Contractor (CM/GC) contract to Kiewit Infrastructure South Co. for the US 17/SR 404 Spur Bridge Major Maintenance Project (PI No. 0019219) that will replace the existing bridge’s cables, bearings, and joints. In addition to the …

FORT WALTON BEACH, FL — Superior Construction, an American family-owned infrastructure contractor, along with WSP, an engineering, environment, and professional services firm, will replace the John T. Brooks Bridge on behalf of the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). This $171 million project, whose design introduces one of the …

Working together in a collaborative manner, the team building the $127 million new dual high-level NASA Causeway Bridge, in Titusville, Florida, completed the first eastbound bridge more than four months early, earning the contractor an incentive bonus, and allowing for easier movement of spacecraft flight hardware to the Kennedy Space …

ORMOND BEACH, FL — The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) recently joined legislative leadership to announce updates on the Moving Florida Forward Infrastructure Initiative, including expected construction timelines for the Interstate 95 (I-95) at U.S. 1 Interchange project. Proposed to the Legislature in January 2023, Governor Ron DeSantis’ Moving Florida …

JACKSONVILLE, FL — The Jacksonville District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awards a $47.6 million contract to The Dutra Group of San Rafael, California, to execute a Flood Control and Coastal Emergencies (FCCE) rehabilitation of the Mid and South Reach segments of the Brevard County, Florida, federal shore …

TALLAHASSEE, FL — AtkinsRéalis, a fully integrated professional services and project management company with offices around the world, has been awarded a contract to provide general engineering consulting (GEC) services for the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). The company has been providing GEC services to multiple FDOT districts across …

TALLAHASSEE, FL — Jacobs was selected to operate and maintain Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and manage traffic operations for Florida's Turnpike Enterprise, a division of the Florida Department of Transportation. Jacobs will operate, manage, and maintain more than 500 miles of ITS-connected roadway infrastructure across the state.

Under the …

CHIPLEY, FL — The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) recently hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for the Brooks Bridge replacement project in Okaloosa County. The $171 million project includes constructing two new parallel bridges over the Santa Rosa Sound to increase bridge capacity and improve traffic flow for this primary east-west …

MONTGOMERY, AL — Governor Kay Ivey announces three major interstate projects totaling approximately half a billion dollars. The governor made the announcements at Hoover City Hall to a gathering of local officials from Shelby and Jefferson counties, state senators and representatives, federal officials, economic development officials, and others. The largest …

TUPELO, MS — Officials from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and National Park Service (NPS) celebrated the completion of a 40-mile roadway rehabilitation and safety improvements project along the Natchez Trace Parkway in Alabama and Mississippi. The Parkway is one of the nation’s most visited national parks with 6 million …

Aiming to reduce congestion on area roads as the population of Jacksonville, Florida, grows and support economic growth, Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has embarked on the construction of the First Coast Expressway connecting Duval, Clay, and St. Johns counties.

“The First Coast Expressway has already helped to boost economic …

JACKSONVILLE, FL — USACE Jacksonville announces the award of a $20.2 million contract to Weeks Marine Inc. of Covington, Louisiana, for emergency renourishment of the St. Johns County Coastal Storm Risk Management Project (Vilano Beach).

The project will renourish approximately three miles of shoreline along portions of south Ponte Vedra …

Faced with tight spaces and complex construction, the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) divided roadway work for the Interstate 16/Interstate 75 Interchange Improvement project in Macon, Georgia, into six phases with multiple construction contracts.

But the complexities didn’t stop there. Because the highway improvements impacted the adjacent Pleasant Hill neighborhood, …

ORANGE COUNTY, FL — The Lane Construction Corporation, the U.S. subsidiary of Webuild Group, announces it has been awarded a highway construction project by the Florida Department of Transportation to improve the safety and operations of the Interstate 4/State Road 535 (Apopka to Vineland Road) interchange in Orange …

ATLANTA, GA — The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) announces the award of a $25 million Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant to the City of Atlanta and Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. The funds will be used for the construction of a 2.2-mile network of multi-use trails in …

Aiming to decrease congestion along U.S. 82, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has embarked on a $33.9 million widening of the road in Tuscaloosa County.

“This is a capacity project,” says Terence Williamson, Project Manager for ALDOT. “This is to handle the load from growth.”

Tuscaloosa County has …

Four state department of transportation (DOT) projects in Florida and Georgia won regional awards in the 2023 America’s Transportation Awards competition, created by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), AAA, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The competition recognizes DOTs for making a difference in their …

TALLAHASSEE, FL — Governor Ron DeSantis signed his Florida Framework for Freedom Budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024, which prioritizes Florida’s transportation infrastructure with a historic investment of $14.8 billion for the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to fund essential projects to bolster the state’s transportation network, address congestion, enhance safety, …

ATLANTA, GA — Ferrovial, through its U.S. construction subsidiary, has been awarded the contract to improve a section of I-85 in Atlanta, Georgia, for $79 million. The project reinforces its presence in the country, a strategic market for the company generating the largest volume of its income.

The Georgia …

Aiming to reduce congestion and improve safety at the Interstate 285/SR 400 interchange in Atlanta, the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has made substantial progress on its approximately $800 million Transform 285/400 improvement project in a fast-growing area of the metro.

“The majority of work on I-285 and on SR …

TAMPA, FL — The Lane Construction Corporation, the U.S. subsidiary of the Webuild Group, and its joint-venture partner Superior Construction, have been named the preferred team in exclusivity for a project to modernize the Westshore Interchange (I-275/SR 60) in Tampa, Florida, a multi-year effort with a combined …

CLAY COUNTY, FL — Drivers on northbound U.S. 301 will soon play an important role in the Florida Department of Transportation’s (FDOT) effort to identify the most effective concrete pavement designs throughout the state. The new concrete “test road” is the first of its kind in the southeastern United …

NASHVILLE, TN — The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) recently marked the legislative passage of the Lee administration’s Transportation Modernization Act, a landmark bill that will create a new strategy and invest $3.3 billion to accommodate Tennessee’s record growth, address traffic congestion, and meet transportation needs across rural and urban …

On heavily traveled SR 25, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has embarked on one of several projects to enhance travel a major arterial roadway in Miami.

“The purpose of this project is to improve the overall traffic operation and safety along these parts of a 10-mile corridor,” says George …

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Build America Bureau has a new funding and resource program designed to help communities launch large projects. It is called Thriving Communities, and it was created by passage of the Appropriations Act. The program will provide an abundance of funding, assistance, and other resources …

ATLAS DULUTH, GA — When Felecia Basolo opens her dashboard, an onslaught of information overwhelms the screen. “There are hundreds, maybe even thousands of people involved with federal aid,” she said. “I just try to keep all the chaos moving forward.”

As Deputy Program Manager of the Local Administered Projects …

Determined to improve safety and operational efficiency, the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is eliminating loop ramps on a 1.6-mile section of Interstate 24 and creating a frontage road in southern Chattanooga to reduce congestion and support new development.

“There are a number of conflict points caused by loop ramps …

TALLAHASSEE, FL — Governor Ron DeSantis unveils his Framework for Freedom Budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024. The proposed $14.7 billion budget prioritizes a historic investment in transportation infrastructure across the state of Florida. This investment is in addition to the Moving Florida Forward Infrastructure Initiative, which invests $4 billion to …

NASHVILLE, TN — Gresham Smith announces that the design of the I-24 MOTION project for the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) received the 2022 Grand Conceptor Award, the top prize, from the American Council of Engineering Companies Tennessee (ACEC Tennessee) 2022 Engineering Excellence Awards program.

Three additional Gresham Smith-designed projects …

JACKSONVILLE, FL — Superior Construction, an American family-owned infrastructure contractor, has won two Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) contracts worth approximately $112.5 million. The heavy civil contractor was awarded FDOT’s project to complete improvements to the I-295 and U.S. 17 Interchange, as well as a contract to improve the …

MOBILE, AL — Stantec and Freese and Nichols (Stantec-Freese and Nichols JV) have been awarded a five-year, $25-million multiple award task order contract for architecture and engineering services by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Mobile District. Stantec-Freese and Nichols JV will provide the district’s Water and Wastewater Technical …

As Hurricane Ian barreled into Southwest Florida, the storm surge resulted in deaths and destruction, including washing away and breaching multiple portions of the three-mile long Sanibel Causeway, the only access to the islands of Sanibel and Captiva. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) prioritized temporary repairs to the causeway …

JACKSONVILLE, FL — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Jacksonville District, awarded the second Corps construction contract for the Central Everglades Planning Project Everglades Agricultural Area (CEPP EAA) Phase Reservoir, a key component of the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP). This contract is for the foundation and cutoff wall …

NASHVILLE, TN — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announces a $315-million Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan to Metro Water Services in Nashville, Tennessee. With EPA’s WIFIA loan, Metro Water Services will modernize its infrastructure to provide safe, reliable drinking water to its growing service area.

“Metro …

ATLANTA, GA — The State Transportation Board of Georgia elected its new executive leadership team at its monthly board meeting. Kevin Abel was named Chairman; Robert Brown was named Vice Chairman; and Ann R. Purcell was named Secretary. The new positions are effective immediately. Board elections are held annually to …

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announces that it has released $59.9 billion in Fiscal Year 2023 apportionments for 12 formula programs to support investment in critical infrastructure, including roads, bridges, and tunnels, carbon emission reduction, and safety improvements utilizing funding from President …

NASHVILLE, TN — Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) Commissioner Butch Eley has named Will Reid as its Chief Engineer and Deputy Commissioner.

Chief Engineer Paul Degges will serve as the Chief Policy Advisor, focusing on legislation and federal affairs. Degges' career at TDOT began in 1986 as an engineering student …

Work on the final three sections of the Florida Department of Transportation’s (FDOT) 95 Express project is under way and will help keep traffic moving on this 29-mile stretch of the congested South Florida interstate highway.

The local 95 Express projects are part of a regional network of Express …

A Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) project won a regional award in the 2022 America’s Transportation Awards competition, sponsored by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), AAA, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The competition recognizes state DOTs for making a difference in their community, with …

ATLANTA, GA — SNC-Lavalin Group Inc., a fully integrated professional services and project management company with offices around the world, has been awarded a contract to provide general engineering consulting (GEC) and construction engineering and inspection (CEI) services for the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT). The company has been …

DECATUR, GA — The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) announces the opening of the new Redwing Circle bridge over I-285 in DeKalb County. Construction partners closed the old structure on February 14, and the new bridge was completed ahead of the 180-day schedule allowance.

Continued construction activities include final …

TALLAHASSEE, FL — The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has been awarded two grants that support Florida’s commitment to enhancing safety and supporting innovative transportation solutions. The grants, awarded in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Transportation, bring over $37 million in new funding to Florida.

In partnership with …

TAMPA, FL — EXP recently joined Hillsborough County leaders, partners, and community members to celebrate the official ribbon cutting of the Apollo Beach Boulevard/I-75 Roadway Construction Project. The ceremony, taking place at Paseo Al Mar Boulevard, acknowledges a year and a half of construction, design, and planning to complete the …

The largest federal climate investment in U.S. history was made on August 16, after President Joe Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) into law. The act aims to fight climate change and address record inflation.

The IRA includes policies that will invest in U.S. energy production, reduce carbon emissions, …

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has selected Dewberry to lead an interchange improvement project that will increase capacity, enhance traffic operations, and improve safety in Polk County, Florida. Dewberry will provide concurrent project development and environment (PD&E) study and design services for the I-4 and U.S. 27 interchange project. …

When the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) was passed back in November 2021, it expanded Buy America, Build America Act (BABAA) coverage to include certain construction materials used on federal-aid highway and transit projects. This was intended to strengthen Made in America requirements by ensuring projects use American-made iron, …

TALLAHASSEE, FL — With Governor Ron DeSantis’ signing of the 2022-2023 Freedom First Budget, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) continues to build upon critical enhancements and innovations for Florida’s multimodal transportation system. This historic $12.6 billion in funding for Florida’s transportation infrastructure ensures that Florida continues to serve as …

TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, FL — The United State Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Mobile District awarded the Hensel Phelps Southeast District the $531-million Zone 1 F-35 Flightline Facilities project at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida.

In October 2018, Hurricane Michael swept through the Florida Panhandle and left many areas …

Responding to residents’ requests for improvements to a main arterial road between Campbell and Claiborne counties, the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is widening and reconfiguring State Route 63.

“It’s to make this roadway as safe and efficient as possible,” says Mark Nagi, Community Relations Officer for TDOT. “We …

NASHVILLE, TN — Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) Interim Commissioner Joe Galbato release TDOT’s annual three-year transportation program, featuring just over $3.6 billion in infrastructure investments for 58 individual project phases in 34 counties across the state.

The program emphasizes the repair and replacement of …

FORT PIERCE, FL — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District (USACE) and South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) recently hosted a groundbreaking event to celebrate the start of construction on the Indian River Lagoon - South C-23/24 Stormwater Treatment Area.

“We are here with our outstanding partners at …

ORLANDO, FL — SGL Constructors has completed the I-4 Ultimate managed lanes, known locally as “I-4 Express”, a significant milestone in the roadway’s comprehensive redevelopment. The implementation of the managed lanes along the highway is an innovative solution to address traffic congestion and provide motorists with more reliable travel options. …

OAK RIDGE, TN — A new facility that will share the history of the K-25 Building from a new vantage point is one step closer to reality through a newly formed partnership between two government agencies.

The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Oak Ridge Office of Environmental Management (OREM) signed …

WASHINGTON, DC — Despite the increase in transportation funding provided by the passage of the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) in November 2021, the nation’s roads, bridges, and transit systems remain significantly underfunded and will require increased investment for needed improvements and repairs. Fees on highway users continue …

WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Biden and the U.S. Department of Transportation announce more than $1.2 billion for the Appalachian Development Highway System (ADHS) toward the timely completion of designated corridors in 11 states in the Appalachian region.

Under President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, annual funding for the ADHS will increase …

BRUNSWICK, GA — The U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary announces the award of more than $241 million in discretionary grant funding for 25 projects to improve port facilities in 19 states and one territory through the Maritime Administration’s (MARAD) Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP).

“U.S. maritime ports play a critical …

ATLANTA, GA — U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg announces that the Biden Administration will invest nearly $1 billion in American infrastructure through the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) discretionary grants program. The funding has been awarded to 90 projects in 47 states and the District of …

SAVANNAH, GA — VHB and Chatham County Engineering were recognized with both a Georgia Partnership for Transportation Quality (GPTQ) Preconstruction Design Award from American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) Georgia and a Civil Engineering Project of Merit Award from the Georgia Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) …

A critical part of northeast Florida’s transportation network, the Interstate 10 and U.S. 301 interchange near Baldwin is receiving a $107 million major upgrade.

“The reconstruction project is designed to accommodate increased truck traffic making the northbound U.S. 301 to eastbound I-10 movement,” says Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Secretary …

NASHVILLE, TN — The Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure (NDOT) has named Brad Freeze as Chief Engineer - Assistant Director. Freeze will provide strategic leadership in communications and interact with the Mayor’s Office and the Council and work collaboratively with other Metropolitan Government departments and agencies as part …

SARASOTA COUNTY, FL — The Florida Department of Transportation District 1 (FDOT D1) has selected the design-build team of Stantec and The de Moya Group to widen River Road from north of US 41 to south of I-75 in the West Villages district of Sarasota County, Florida. With a construction …

JACKSONVILLE, FL — Balfour Beatty Vision 2 Reality (V2R) Team has been selected to deliver the Bay Street Innovation Corridor (BSIC) project on behalf of the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA). The JTA Board of Directors selected the Balfour Beatty V2R Team during a recent meeting, following the conclusion of a …

ORLANDO, FL — The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority has (GOAA) selected HNTB to continue serving the agency as consultant for transportation planning services. The selection continues HNTB’s service to GOAA in this role, which the firm has been providing since 2016.

Under the new agreement, HNTB is responsible for a …

Located one hour south of Montgomery, Luverne, Alabama, bills itself as the friendliest city in the south. The small town, which has a population of approximately 2,800 is located one hour north of the border between Alabama and Florida. At 103 miles in length, U.S. 331 runs the entire route …

Located on the Georgia coast, Savannah draws millions of visitors each year. Besides, those who are drawn to the southern town for its hospitality, architecture, and history, the city is also home to a bustling port as it exported more loaded containers than any other port in the country from …

MACON-BIBB COUNTY, GA — Contractors for the Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) continue construction activities related to the I-16/I-75 Interchange Improvement Project in Macon-Bibb County. The recent activities are listed below.

• The dedicated right turn lane on the I-16 eastbound off-ramp to Spring Street will remain …

PANAMA CITY, FL — Florida Governor Ron DeSantis recently joined Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Secretary Kevin J. Thibault, PE as well as other state and local partners in Panama City to celebrate the completion of the 23rd Street Flyover project. The $67.9-million project is part of a continuing effort …

TALLAHASSEE, FL — Governor Ron DeSantis unveils his Florida Leads budget for Fiscal Year 2021-2022. The proposed budget provides $10.4 billion in funding for the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). This budget continues to invest in essential improvements and enhancements that will allow FDOT to stay focused on providing a …

WASHINGTON, D.C. — President-elect Joe Biden has nominated Pete Buttigieg as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT). The former two-term South Bend, Indiana, mayor (2012 to January 2020) was a contender for the Democratic presidential nomination earlier this year. He withdrew from the race and endorsed Biden …

Benjamin Franklin advised Philadelphians, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Franklin was referring to fire prevention, yet this same wisdom can apply to many things in life, including construction. In fact, this reasoning is driving the I-20 capital maintenance project by the Georgia Department of Transportation …

OCOEE, FL — The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) recently presented Barbara Davis, Toll Studies and Forecasting Administrator for the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise, with the President’s Transportation Award for Research during a nationwide virtual event. Davis’ work includes developing advanced …

I-95 around Jacksonville, Florida, experiences a lot of traffic. Consider that according to census data released earlier this year, Jacksonville is the 12th most populated city in the United States. Over the decade, the city had the 15th largest population growth in the country and is now home to over …

ATLANTA, GA — The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has been selected as the 2020 NOCoE (National Operations Center of Excellence) TSMO Awards Overall Winner. The awards celebrate the expanding discipline of transportation systems management and operations (TSMO), which aims to get the most out of the existing transportation system …

GAINESVILLE, GA — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp recently headlined Kubota Manufacturing of America Corp.’s groundbreaking ceremony for the company's new engineering and design center in Gainesville, Georgia.

Kubota’s newest facility will consist of engineering offices, workshops, and testing buildings, as well as large-scale grading and development of several outdoor …

TALLAHASSEE, FL — The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) received two regional awards for the S.R. 82 Widening Project and SunTrax Phase 1 from the Southern Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (SASHTO) as part of the annual America’s Transportation Awards competition.

“This recognition further highlights the department’s continued …

MIAMI, FL — The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces a $99.9-million grant to the Miami-Dade County Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTPW) for the South Corridor Rapid Transit Project in Miami-Dade County, Florida. The project will provide faster, more reliable transit service from Florida …

The Georgia interstates see a significant amount of traffic. That traffic comes in the form of tourists who are going to and from Florida as well as freight due to the port in Savannah. In addition, there’s the typical local traffic. In order to move these various types of traffic …

ST. PETERSBURG, FL — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces a $21.8-million grant award to the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) for the Central Avenue “SunRunner” Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project in St. Petersburg, Florida. The project will provide faster, more reliable transit service from …

TALLAHASSEE, FL — The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) recently received Best in Construction Awards from the Florida Transportation Builders Association (FTBA) for 14 projects throughout Florida. Each year, the FTBA recognizes those companies and individuals who have responsibly executed outstanding road and bridge construction projects across the state.

“FDOT …

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao announces that the Trump Administration will award more than $273 million in airport safety and infrastructure grants through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to 41 states and the District of Columbia, American Samoa, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Marshall …

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) is making headway on its Major Mobility Investment Program (MMIP), an ambitious initiative to reduce congestion and advance mobility in key regions of the state. This $11 billion bundle of megaprojects – made possible by the state’s Transportation Funding Act of 2015 – is …

TAMPA, FL — An $18.1-million modernization of Tarpon Springs High School in Pinellas County, Florida, was completed recently by JE Dunn Construction, the project’s construction manager.

From resolving drainage problems and demolishing multiple buildings, to upgrading interior systems throughout campus facilities and constructing a 12,261-square-foot building to serve as …

TALLAHASSEE, FL — As a result of his directive to accelerate work on the I-4 Ultimate project due to decreased volume in traffic as a result of COVID-19, Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) announce the opening of five new Interstate 4 (I-4)/State Road (S.R.) 408 …

COLLEGEDALE, TN — Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) Commissioner Clay Bright recently joined federal, state, and local officials to officially break ground on the SR-317 (Apison Pike) improvement project in Collegedale, Tennessee.

Work is slated to begin soon on the 3.4-mile project to widen and improve the Apison Pike corridor …

ATLANTA, GA — The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) announces that Phil Peevy, the Atlanta Branch Chief in the Office of Planning has been named an American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Transportation Management Fellow.

Peevy, who has been with the department for 15 years, will …

ATLANTA, GA — An agreement signed among four agencies will streamline the completion of certain approval processes for historic preservation during highway construction in Georgia. This first-of-its-kind Section 106 Programmatic Agreement (PA) will set the framework to encompass all types of transportation improvement projects from major widenings to new location …

BIBB COUNTY, GA — Georgia Department of Transportation construction crews with the I-16/I-75 Interchange Improvements Project are moving forward with ongoing project items. Details of the project to date are below.

TALLAHASSEE, FL — Governor Ron DeSantis recently unveiled his Bolder, Brighter, Better Future budget for Fiscal Year 2020-2021. The proposed budget provides $9.9 billion in funding for the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). The investment will enable the department to continue to deliver transportation projects to meet the needs of …

BIBB COUNTY, GA — Despite the weather, construction crews working on the I-16/I-75 Interchange Improvements Project are progressing with ongoing project items. Details of the project to date are below.

Phase 2 and 3

Crews continue working on both the substructure and superstructure of the bridge on I-16 westbound over …

TALLAHASSEE, FL — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) announced $1.4 billion for the reconstruction of the I-275/SR 60 Westshore Area Interchange in Tampa. The project is set to take place in fiscal year 2023-2024.

The reconstruction of this major system-to-system interchange in the Westshore …

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Secretary Elaine L. Chao announces that the Trump Administration will invest $900 million in American infrastructure through the Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) Transportation Discretionary Grants program. The funding has been awarded to 55 projects in 35 states.

“The administration is targeting BUILD Transportation …

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao announced that the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) will award $157 million in airport infrastructure grants to 34 airports in 19 states, plus the U.S. Virgin Islands. This is the sixth allotment of the total $3.18 billion in Federal Aviation …

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Federal Highway Administration announces recipients of $321.4 million in Nationally Significant Federal Lands and Tribal Projects (NSFLTP) grants. These are the first grants awarded under the program and will help build and repair roads and bridges that serve tribal or …

NASHVILLE, TN — JE Dunn Construction has completed a $102-million, technology-integrated parking and ground transportation center and related improvements at Nashville International Airport.
The new center is a component of the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority’s BNA Vision, a $1.2-billion expansion and renovation plan to accommodate regional population growth and the …

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao announces the immediate availability of $10 million in “quick release” Emergency Relief (ER) funds from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to help repair roads damaged by flooding and landslides in Tennessee. The funds were approved shortly after being requested …

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Transportation'sFederal Highway Administration (FHWA) has awarded Advanced Transportation and Congestion Management Technologies Deployment (ATCMTD) grants valued at $53.2 million to 10 projects to fund advanced technologies that will improve mobility and safety for drivers and enhance the performance of the nation’s highway …

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announces more than $705.7 million in Emergency Relief (ER) funds to help 34 states, as well as American Samoa, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, make repairs to roads and bridges damaged by storms, floods and …