Friday, January 3, 2020

Today's Infrastructure News

Tennessee Awards Contract for State Route 317 Project | Transportation Today
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) recently awarded a $93.1 million contract to Wright Brothers Construction Co. for the State ...

Roads Closed in Williamson County Because of High Water | WSMV Nashville

4WARN Chief Meteorologist Lisa Spencer said 2-4 inches of rain can be expected in some areas of Middle Tennessee before the rain moves out on ...

Lee Talks Regional Transit | Nashville Post

Though Gov. Bill Lee has made a point of emphasizing Tennessee's rural areas during his first year in office, some Middle Tennessee leaders are ...

Several Large Potholes Open on Interstate 640 Due to Heavy Rain | WVLT

Officials with the Tennessee Department of Transportation said many large potholes have opened on Interstate 640 due ...

Opinion


Materials Competition Needed for Infrastructure | ASCE SmartBrief

An American Society of Civil Engineers estimate of $2 trillion to return US infrastructure to acceptable condition puts a premium on every tax dollar spent, write Reps. Harley Rouda, D-Calif., and Brian Babin, R-Texas, and opening competition for construction materials may be one way to achieve significant savings. They have introduced a bill to improve materials choice for project engineers.  The Hill 

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