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Interstate 30 is a heavily trafficked corridor that connects Little Rock, Arkansas, to Dallas, Texas. In Southwest Arkansas near the city of Arkadelphia, two aging bridges on this thoroughfare provided passage over the De Roche Creek. In 2017, the time had come for the crossings to be replaced due to almost continual repairs being needed. The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) and Michael Baker International utilized an innovative Accelerated Bridge Construction (ABC) method known as a lateral slide to replace the existing structures. This was notably the first time that a lateral slide had been used in Arkansas. Under this method, the new bridge superstructures were constructed next to the existing bridges on temporary falsework. Once complete, the existing bridges were demolished, and the new bridges were slid into place. The new bridges now accommodate three lanes of traffic in each direction, allowing more people and goods to pass over the creek and reducing delays, which can have economic benefits while also reducing emissions and travel times. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eaZfgKkv #ProjectUpdate #LateralSlide #Innovation #Transportation

Stanislaus County is taking a crucial step towards improving transportation experiences for all modes by preparing a land use and transportation plan for the South 9th Street Corridor. This corridor serves as the main link between downtown Modesto and Highway 99, and the county's goal is to enhance its interface between commercial, industrial, and residential land uses. The South 9th Street Corridor plan will help to support a variety of uses and infill development, ensuring that the corridor is accessible and functional for all. #transportation #infrastructure #landuseplanning

🚨 The Brent Spence Bridge Project: Are we building for the future—or repeating the mistakes of the past? 🚨 The $3.6 billion Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project is one of the largest infrastructure initiatives in the U.S. It is set to expand highways along a 7.8 mile stretch of I-75 and I-71 in Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati along with building a new bridge. But is this the solution we need? A formal lawsuit was just filed against the project by the Devou Good Foundation, Civic Cincinnati, Ride the Cov, and Queen City Bike. Here are some of the concerns from the lawsuit: 🔴 The project could worsen pollution and disproportionately impact marginalized communities already overburdened by environmental hazards. 🔴 6+ years of construction risks worsening air quality, noise, and health outcomes for nearby neighborhoods. 🔴 Highway expansion historically increases traffic, sprawl, and segregation—lessons we should have learned from projects like the original I-75 construction, which displaced 27,000 people in Cincinnati’s West End alone. Instead of investing billions in expanding car infrastructure, we should prioritize transformative solutions: 🚴 Safer bike lanes and pedestrian infrastructure. 🚉 Rail and rapid bus transit systems that move people efficiently and equitably. 🌍 Urban planning that reduces traffic demand and promotes sustainability. Building highways as a one-size-fits-all solution is outdated. If we want a region that thrives, we must embrace infrastructure that moves us forward—not just in cars but as communities. What do you think? Are we missing an opportunity to build a better future? #cincinnati #transportation #urbanism #sustainability #urbanplanning

No-build solutions are ways to solve infrastructure needs without building new assets, such as bridges, roads or buildings. One way of achieving this is by repurposing infrastructure. For example, in Manchester the Castlefield Viaduct sky park provides locals with a place to connect with nature and get together. Originally, Castlefield Viaduct used to carry heavy rail traffic in and out of the city, but it has been out of use since 1969. Repurposing it has served the local communities, without building new assets. Click here to read more: https://bit.ly/3KumGFt #RepurposingInfrastructure #SustainableDesign #CommunitySpaces

Once complete, the Eglinton-Crosstown West Extension will make it easier for people to get to where they need to go and reduce daily travel times.   Did you know? Twin tunnel boring machines known as Rexy and Renny finished their 6.3 km dig of the Eglinton West Crosstown Extension earlier this year! 🏗️ ⚙️The twin tunnel boring machines drilled and excavated soil from Renforth Drive in Mississauga to Scarlett Road in the Rexdale neighbourhood of Etobicoke. To read more about Rexy and Renny’s journey and learn what’s next for the project visit: https://lnkd.in/gypPMgpB Ontario Government | Gouvernement de l’Ontario, Metrolinx, Infrastructure Ontario #EglintonWest #Infrastructure

👀 👀 👀 👀 In my home province of Te Matau-a-Māui, four-laning work is underway 𝑩𝑬𝑭𝑶𝑹𝑬 an investment case is approved. Story from Oliver (Oli) Lewis here 👉🏾 https://lnkd.in/gDh3zZBx At a base level, it's fiscally irresponsible to proceed without this. How do we know the benefits will outweigh the costs? We don't! But more fundamentally, so many roading projects don't deliver on what they promise on the box. The USA 🇺🇸 is an exemplar of this: ✳️ Between 1993 and 2017, 30,511 new freeway lane miles (49,103 kilometres in Kiwi-speak) were added across the 100 largest urban areas. ✳️ That's a 42% increase in lanes versus a population increase of just 32%. ✳️ So, roading growth significantly outpaced population growth. ✳️ The cost of all those additional lanes? A sneaky $500 𝑩𝑰𝑳𝑳𝑰𝑶𝑵 ✳️ You'd expect that for all that investment, they nailed the congestion issue, right? ❌ Wrong. Congestion increased by 144%. Don't get me wrong, there's a strategic case for investment and upgrading of some roads, but by and large, four-laning is the wrong solution to the issues we face. American stats are available here 👉🏾 https://lnkd.in/gkDSGpxj

Infrastructure is key to sustainable growth

The Texas Department of Transportation is gearing up for a massive $4.5 billion project to overhaul I-35, the largest and costliest highway endeavor in our city's history. 🛣️ What does this mean for you? Expect traffic and lane closures as the project unfolds over the next decade. But beyond the inconvenience, there's a silver lining: city leaders anticipate improved mobility, walkability, and a revitalized downtown core. 🌇🚗 As the project kicks off with the reconstruction of the Riverside Drive intersection and the Martin Luther King Boulevard Bridge, it's essential to stay informed. 📆 . . . . #I35Expansion #AustinTraffic #UrbanDevelopment #CityRevamp #InfrastructureUpgrade #AustinRealEstate #CommunityProgress #CityTransformation #MobilityImprovement #TransportationUpgrade #UrbanRenewal #DowntownAustin #CityLife #NavigatingChange #HomeSweetHome

Here we grow - AGAIN! #TXDOT announced work to widen US 82 from #Interstate 30 to US 259 in Bowie County will begin this fall. The $114,513,431 project is expected to be completed in 2028. The project will widen #US82 to a five-lane road, including a continuous center lane. #US259 ultimately provides access to the #Oklahoma #Turnpike, an Interstate quality #road that connects with #Interstate40, #Interstate44 and #Tulsa. This project will give the #Texarkana region interstate quality roads or similar going East, West, South, and North. #economicdevelopment #siteselection #commercialrealestate #industrialpark #Interstate30 #Texas #arkansas #OklahomaTurnpike Texas Department of Transportation

NSW Government has revealed the proposed designs for the much-anticipated Richmond Bridge and Traffic Improvements project. This significant development aims to enhance connectivity and reduce congestion for communities in the Hawkesbury region. Key features of the project include: ▪️ Duplication of Richmond Bridge: Building an additional bridge over the Hawkesbury River to provide two lanes in each direction. ▪️ Intersection Upgrades: Improvements at key intersections to streamline traffic flow and improve safety. ▪️ Active Transport: New pedestrian and cyclist pathways to promote active travel and better connect local communities. This project is set to support the growing population and economic development in the region, making daily commutes smoother and safer for all road users. Stage 1 construction is planned to begin in mid-2025 and expected to be complete in 2026, when stage 2 construction is planned to begin. https://lnkd.in/g9TFCGJQ #RichmondBridgeUpgrade #NSWInfrastructure #TransportNSW #CivilEngineering