November 19, 2024
Former Wisconsin Congressman Sean Duffy set to become next Transportation Secretary
By Lane Kimble
President-elect Donald Trump aims to focus on building roads, bridges, and airports during his second administration and he believes a former Wisconsin Congressman is the man to lead that charge. Trump announced Sean Duffy as…
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November 13, 2024
State’s first major Design Build project produces “spectacular” Lone Rock bridges
By Lane Kimble
LONE ROCK, Wis. -- Two beautiful new bridges spanning a scenic stretch of the Wisconsin River in southwest Wisconsin are something of a dichotomy. They’re built to last a very long time. And yet, the…
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November 12, 2024
WTBA’s Grove offers municipalities sage advice on crafting attractive bids, successful projects
By Lane Kimble
WTBA provides its members in the field–contractors, laborers, and engineers–with a lot of guidance, advice, and expertise every year. Sometimes, it pays to help guide project owners, too. Matt Grove, Director of Engineering and Construction…
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November 8, 2024
FHWA updates work zone safety rules for first time in two decades
By Lane Kimble
For the first time in 20 years, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is changing certain rules to try to prevent work zone crashes, injuries and deaths. FHWA updated its Work Zone Safety and Mobility Rule…
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