Since the construction of Portal North Bridge in 1910, it has become the busiest rail line in the entire Western Hemisphere. This swing-style rail bridge that spans the Hackensack River from Kearney to Secaucus, NJ has been working on her last legs. One out of seven times the bridge opens, it fails to close properly. Operational issues like this have been the culprit of major train delays and heavy boat traffic for years--sometimes causing trains to be backed up all the way to Boston. With over ... Read more
The Neosho River bridge project on U.S. 59, located near Chanute, Kansas, is a vital infrastructure improvement aimed at replacing an aging and potentially unsafe bridge. This upgrade ensures safe and reliable transportation along a key highway route, particularly for traffic traveling between Kansas and Oklahoma. The project plays a crucial role in maintaining regional connectivity, facilitating the efficient movement of goods and people.
Kicking off in January 2024, this $11 ... Read more
The Howard Frankland Bridge, a crucial link between Tampa and St. Petersburg and the largest bridge in all of Florida in terms of the square footage on the deck being built, continues to undergo a remarkable transformation. Since the project's inception in 2020, significant strides have been made, and as we enter 2025, the new bridge is on the cusp of opening. The Howard Frankland Bridge project is one of Florida's most ambitious infrastructure endeavors. The new bridge will accommodate the so ... Read more
In Merritt Island, Florida, the Sea Ray Drive Bridge replacement project is a testament to resilience and innovation. Managed by SEMA Construction, Inc., this significant infrastructure initiative aims to replace the existing bridge over Sykes Creek, which was severely damaged during Hurricane Irma in 2017. The new bridge, a Florida I-beam structure, promises enhanced durability and safety for the local community. Recently, SEMA completed the pile portion of the project, marking a sign ... Read more
A Texas based special trade contractor who specializes in providing rail construction and maintenance services has been involved in the Loop 1604 North Expansion Project in San Antonio. This project, led by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), aims to expand and improve a 23-mile stretch of Loop 1604 to reduce congestion and enhance mobility. The contractor has most recently been working on a segment between Highway 281 and Redland Road to continue to ease congestion for San Antonio ... Read more
North Causeway Bridge in Fort Pierce, Florida, is currently under construction and will soon bring congestion relief to boaters and motorists. The old draw bridge built in 1963 is structurally deficient and needs major remodifications. When the new bridge is completed, it will eliminate delays for motorists waiting for the bridge to open and close. Boaters also will benefit from free water access and not having to wait for bridge openings. The new bridge will soar 85 ft. over the water, ... Read more
In June 2003 construction began on what is claimed to be the world's longest span cable-stayed bridge to date. The Sutong Bridge lies between Nantong City and Suzhou of Jiangsu province, and became a part of the national key trunk route planned by the Ministry of Communications from Jiayin in Helongjiang province to Nanping in Fuijang province.
Sutong Bridge, which crosses the 6km Changjiang River, has several roles: it has aided the trunk road net in both the province and throughout the ... Read more
The Beaver River Bridge located just outside of Pittsburgh, PA, is being reconstructed and the project is now approaching the third and final phase of the process. This project, in North Sewickley Township, Homewood Borough and Big Beaver Borough in Beaver County, involves the complete replacement of the Mainline Bridge over the Beaver River. Along with the Beaver River Ridge construction, two miles of the Turnpike's east-west mainline (Interstate 76) between Milepost 12 and Milepost 14 PA ... Read more
The Blue Ridge Parkway is one of the nation's most visited and scenic national parks. The park runs for 469 miles through 29 counties in Virginia and North Carolina providing memorable views of the Appalachian Mountains. There are also numerous parking areas at trailheads for the various hiking trails that intersect the parkway, and several campgrounds located along the parkway allow for overnight stays. Certain sections of the park are closed in the winter due to inclement weather mak ... Read more
Route 78 in Bedminister, NJ is receiving some new updates to help alleviate the increased volume of traffic that it has received over the last few years. Route 78 is an east-west highway that runs from Harrisburg, PA all the way through the whole state of New Jersey ending at the Holland Tunnel. I-78 accommodates over four million trucks annually, representing 24% of all truck traffic in the nation. It also is a major connection point to the New York metropolitan area's thr ... Read more
