Segment 09, also known as the Orr Road to Rocky River Road West stretch, is a two-mile addition to the existing greenway that spans 30 plus miles between Pineville and the Cabarrus County line. It is part of the ambitious Cross Charlotte Trail Project currently under construction in Charlotte, NC. When completed, a delightful network of trails for walkers, joggers, and cyclists will have been created. However, this trail won't just be a scenic route--it will also connect to nearby amen ... Read more
Updated Bridge in Florida Pan Handle
Edited by Alan Zimmerman
The pan handle of Florida has some of the most diverse and unpredictable weather. Heavy rains, high gusty winds, and baking hot temperatures can lead to the deterioration of man-made structures such as bridges and other infrastructures. Just outside of Holt, FL, a new bridge was built to replace the older two-lane bridge that previously served Santa Rose County residents. This bridge is a part of the Blackwater River State For ... Read more
Drainage Repair In Flushing
Edited by: Alan Zimmerman
Flushing, Queens is arguably one of New York City's most visited and traveled neighborhoods. Home to 180,000 people, it has much to offer for residents and visitors. Attractions include Citi Field, USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center and the Queens Zoo. It also includes the largest Chinatown and houses over 30,000 individuals that have immigrated from China directly. This makes Flushing the biggest Chinatown by this met ... Read more
RFK Bridge Gets a Face Lift
Editor: Alan Zimmerman
Building a bridge always starts with a solid foundation. The Robert F. Kennedy bridge, formerly known as the Triborough (aka Triboro) Bridge, is a viaduct structure connecting Manhattan, Queens, and the Bronx across the Harlem River. Approaching its 88th anniversary from being opened, it is receiving some new renovations. Work is currently being completed on the top of the bridge that focuses on widening the bike and pedestrian walkway ... Read more
ICE®'s IP-3 Working on a Postage Stamp
"Hydro with Pants"
Editor: Debbie Reaney
The City of Keene, NH is responsible for maintaining 42 bridges in the area, including 33 vehicular bridges and 9 bicycle/pedestrian bridges. These bridges provide critical transportation links throughout the city and are important thoroughfares for many area residents. Ranging in age from new to 100-years-old, the New Hampshire Department of Transportation (NHDOT) inspects these bridge ... Read more
McLean Returns to Churchland Bridge ~ 50 Years Later
Editor: Debbie Reaney
The Churchland Bridge in Portsmouth, VA is a critical throughfare for residents, connecting two sections of the city. It also serves as one of three crossings of the Western Branch of the Elizabeth River and as a route for trucks delivering goods to and from South Hampton Roads. The original bridge was built by VDOT over 50 years ago before the annexation of Norfolk County with ... Read more
The Path to Four Lakes Revival
ICE® ZR Hammer Driving Hope Following Dam Failures
Editor: Debbie Reaney
Several lakes in mid-Michigan vanished after four dams on the Tittabawassee River faced catastrophic failures in May 2020. During severe flooding, the nearly 100-year-old Edenville Dam breached, causing floodwaters to quickly overflow the river. Other dams of four manufactured lakes connected to the river, including the Sanford Dam (the ... Read more
CH 150 Advances Worker Safety
Editor: Debbie Reaney
The hilly topography and infamous, historic cobblestone streets of Seattle, WA have caused great distress for drivers for as long as cars have been in the city. Half of the 100 cobblestone streets still in use, some dating back 120 years, are historically preserved and thus narrow down options for transportation. Even if the remaining 50 were paved, the steepness of roads throughout the region as well ... Read more
Predrilling For Pedestrian Safety
Editor: Debbie Reaney
The once small south Florida town of Miramar, Florida, is growing faster than 91% of similarly sized cities since 2000. It is currently the 209th largest city in the US and has grown 81.1% since 2000. Due to this fast-paced growth, Florida DOT (FDOT) is orchestrating a complete makeover of the roadways to strengthen the area's infrastructure. Twenty separate projects, involving the constructi ... Read more
East Side Coastal Resiliency Project (EXPANDED)
Editor: Debbie Reaney
In 2012, Hurricane Sandy was the deadliest, most destructive, and strongest hurricane of the Atlantic hurricane season. It completely devastated the Northeast region, particularly New York City, its suburbs, and Long Island. Sandy's impacts included the flooding of the New York City Subway system, many suburban communities, and all the road tunnels entering Manhattan with the exception of the Linc ... Read more
