Taproot ~ Connecting Charlotte Communities 

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

ICE® 44B Drives for Garden State Parkway Improvements

Editor: Debbie Reaney Construction is underway on the widening of the Garden State Parkway in Clifton, NJ.  Also known as US Route 46, this is one of fourteen ventures which is a part of a much larger $24 billion capital improvement project put together by the New Jersey Turnpike Authority.  These improvement plans are aimed at creating safer roadways, with wider lanes, shoulders, and approach entrances.   IEW Construction Group has been awarded the US Route ... Read more

Repairing Eroded Retaining Walls in Ohio 

Editor: Ashley Steele  The retaining wall on Madison Avenue in Lake County, Ohio was a victim of erosion and sinkage.  The guardrail, curb, and even a portion of the roadway had sunk into the sloped embankment that dropped off into the Grand River below.  The road was closed for public safety on April 17, 2020.  During this time, the more than 20,000 residents of Painesville Township had to re-route their daily routines.  In order to re-open the ... Read more