Check out the fascinating time-lapse of the Baltimore Street over the Wills Creek Bridge project in Cumberland, Maryland! #TeamEBA provided CMI services for the superstructure replacement on this 71-year-old bridge, which serves both vehicular and pedestrian traffic. It's incredible to see the transformation of this vital infrastructure that connects our community. Maryland State Highway Administration, City of Cumberland MD
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🌉 The recent collapse of the Key Bridge in Baltimore has sparked urgent discussions about infrastructure safety and rebuilding efforts. According to a report from WBALTV, Maryland officials are seeking federal funding to support the reconstruction of this vital bridge, which serves as a crucial artery for commuters and businesses in the region. Did you know that over 40,000 vehicles cross the Key Bridge daily, highlighting its significance in our transportation network? As a local Baltimore business, Matos Builders recognizes the importance of maintaining our city's infrastructure. We stand in solidarity with Mayor Scott and Maryland officials in their proactive steps to address this critical issue. The safety and well-being of our community are paramount, and we commend their efforts to secure federal funding for the reconstruction of the Key Bridge. With our extensive experience in construction and infrastructure projects, Matos Builders is poised to contribute to the rebuilding process. Our team is committed to delivering high-quality solutions that prioritize safety, efficiency, and sustainability. Together, let's work towards rebuilding a stronger and more resilient Baltimore. #KeyBridgeReconstruction #InfrastructureSafety #MatosBuilders #BaltimoreStrong https://lnkd.in/dF9cSUZH
REBUILDING THE COLLAPSED FRANCIS SCOTT KEY BRIDGE IN BALTIMORE IS A COMPLEX ENDEAVOR. The estimated cost for this project could be at least $400 million, or potentially even more than twice that amount. However, the actual cost will depend on several factors that are still mostly unknown. These factors include the design of the new bridge and the speed at which government officials can navigate the bureaucracy of approving permits and awarding contracts. Experts have varying opinions on the timeline for reconstruction. While some believe it could take five to seven years, others are more optimistic, suggesting it might be completed in as little as 18 months to two years. The disaster has significantly impacted Baltimore, closing the city’s busy port and a portion of the Baltimore beltway. Comparing this situation to past bridge collapses, such as Florida’s Sunshine Skyway Bridge, which took five years to build and opened in 1987, provides context. However, more recent bridge disasters, like the reconstruction of Minnesota’s Interstate 35W bridge after it collapsed in 2007, may offer a better sense of how quickly the Key Bridge could be rebuilt. In any case, the rebuilding process involves intricate planning, coordination, and substantial financial resources. The city and its residents await the restoration of this critical infrastructure, hoping for a safe and efficient outcome. #NEWS, #WEATHER, #ENTERTAINMENT, #SPORTS #FINANCES AND #MORE
🌉 NEXT WEEK 🌉 The New Jersey Historic Sites Council will host a virtual meeting regarding the replacement of Bridge W-9 on Brielle Road in #MonmouthCounty, a project funded through the NJTPA's Local Capital Project Delivery Program. Monmouth County proposes to rehabilitate/replace the three bridge structures located between #Brielle and #Manasquan. To learn more, visit https://lnkd.in/eGDCgz64
From Salisbury, to Baltimore, to Frederick, all Marylanders deserve to get around safely, reliably, and affordably. Wherever we live across the state, we want our communities to be inclusive and vibrant. Our transportation system plays a key role in making that happen. But the Maryland Department of Transportation - influenced by the asphalt and road-building industry -- continues to pour OUR tax dollars into expanding roads and widening highways. This type of wasteful spending has been proven to actually increase traffic and have negative impacts on air pollution, water quality, and public health. Imagine if these resources were instead spent on accessible sidewalks, crosswalks, bike paths, and investing in high-quality public transit that helps increase access and safety for all Marylanders. Tell Governor Moore that if he truly wants to leave no one behind it's time for Maryland to fund transit, biking, and walking projects, that get us all where we need to go. Sign the form below! https://lnkd.in/gir5bPDc #MTA #MarylandTransit #GetMarylandMoving #urbanplanner
Thomson’s Farm Ruined Steading to twenty beautiful homes It’s amazing just what you find when restoring old buildings - These buildings are part of our heritage, part of our past I don’t understand why our Council’s charges for affordable and otherwise make it so difficult to save and re-purpose for modern requirements. Why Planning takes so long, particularly given the housing emergency when if they just spoke to those involved in the industry we could come up with solutions Royce Clark Kate Forbes MSP #propertydevelopment #propertyinvestment
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The Minnesota Department of Transportation, Wright County, Minnesota, Sherburne County, and the City of Monticello, MN invite you to a Public #OpenHouse to learn about #construction and #planning projects expected to impact the traveling public in 2024. Highlighted projects include: 🚧 Resurfacing the Highway 25 Mississippi River Bridge 🚧 Starting the I-94 Gap project Albertville to Monticello 🚧 Constructing improvements to east County Road (CSAH) 75/Broadway Street 🚧 Constructing roundabouts at School Boulevard’s intersections with Cedar Street & Edmonson Avenue 🚧 Completing the Planning & Environmental Linkage (PEL) process for future transportation improvements between Highway 10 and I-94 Stop by between 6-7 p.m. to learn more about the expected traffic impacts, detours, and project details. There is no formal presentation, so you can focus on the projects that matter most to you. Wright County Economic Development Partnership #transportationplanning #transportation #economicdevelopment #connectivity
I'm interested in collecting information on the 25 Metro Urban Reserves that are intended as the next places that Metro's UGB would expanded into. I've grouped them into 6 clusters, with the amount of acreage each one represents. I've linked a map with Metro and used a numbering terminology that's used in several reports. I'm interested in all sorts of responses. Here are four ideas: 1. What would likely develop on the site if it were inside the Metro UGB and had a favorable regulatory environment...? 2. Are there major infrastructure investments that would accelerate the development of that urban reserve...? 3. Why haven't nearby jurisdictions decided to advance proposals for their annexation, planning, and development...? 4. Are there any unwarranted policies or regulations (besides the UGB) that would delay development...? Thanks. +++++++++++++++++ Cluster Name Potential Jurisdiction Acres EAST METRO 1c Gresham East Gresham 857 1d Boring Gresham…? 2,716 1f Boring-Highway 26. Gresham…? 680 2a Damascus South Happy Valley…? 1,223 NORTHWEST 8c Bethany West Beaverton…? 72 2 West Union Hillsboro…? 440 3 Bendemeer Hillsboro…? 577 4 Hillsboro South Hillsboro 940 7b David Hill Forest Grove 328 OREGON CITY 1 Holly Lane-Newell Creek Oregon City 700 2 Beaver Creek Bluffs (2) Oregon City 124 3 Maplelane Oregon City 573 4 Henrici Road Oregon City 360 5 Holcomb Oregon City 380 SHERWOOD 5b Sherwood West Sherwood 1,291 5f Tonquin Road Sherwood 600 5d Sherwood South (Brookman Road) Sherwood 447 5a Sherwood North Sherwood 123 STAFFORD 4a, 4b Borland Tualatin 1,354 4c Stafford Lake Oswego/West Linn 3,198 WILSONVILLE 4e I-5 East Wilsonville 848 4f Elligsen Road North Wilsonville 633 4g Elligsen Road South Wilsonville 256 5g Grahams Ferry Wilsonville 63 TOTAL 18,783 Erik Cole Jerry Johnson Preston Korst Ezra Hammer Mark Childs Tom Holt Greg Manning Greg Specht Kirk Olsen Greg Frick Deanna Palm Teresa Carr Gary Fisher Michele Gila Angela Wilhelms Kelly Ross Elizabeth Mazzara Myers
Professor of Environmental Engineering at Penn State Harrisburg and ASCE-EWRI Past-President
What if the river centerline is in your living room now? How do we compensate for the losses? Do we compensate for the loss of land or should they have known better? Are inland residents who aren't in a FEMA floodplain treated differently than coastal people who "should have known better," said many. This also shows the magnitude of the damage left by Helene. #hurricanehelene #northcarolinaflooding #rivercenterlinemoves
Director, Program for the Study of Developed Shorelines at Western Carolina University
What if your house is gone and the river now sits where your house once was? What are the implications for the parcel you hold, and your ability to rebuild? We need to dig out some of these olds deeds and look at the boundary descriptions. Many rivers shifted dramatically during Helene. Rebuilding NC 9 will not be straightforward as well. In many areas, the river now sits where the road was. Moving the NC 9 right-of-way is problematic. It is largely surrounded by private land. How easily and quickly can this happen? Has anyone experienced this kind of change in other areas? Thoughts? Thanks again Katie Peek and Holli Thompson. #PSDS #hurricanehelene #WNCsmart
Assistant Director (Research) of LaHouse Resource Center, Assistant Professor at LSU AgCenter
🌪️🏠 As we approach another hurricane season, it’s crucial to explore innovative solutions that ensure safety and affordability in housing. I'm thrilled to share that our team (LaHouse Research and Education Center) with Louisiana State University (Lead of the project) is working on a groundbreaking project examining the feasibility of FORTIFIED® elevated manufactured homes specifically designed for lower- and middle-income residents in high-risk areas. This initiative, supported by a generous grant of over $250,000 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, aims to enhance housing supply, safety, and sustainability particularly in regions prone to natural disasters like hurricanes and floods. Our research is driven by a multidisciplinary team from Louisiana State University and LSU AgCenter, including Industrial Engineering Professors Isa Nahmens (principal investigator) and Laura Ikuma, Biological and Agricultural Engineering Assistant Professor Rubayet Bin Mostafiz, Biological and Agricultural Engineering Associate Professor Carol Friedland, and Oceanography & Coastal Sciences Professor Robert Rohli. 🏗️ The FORTIFIED® standard represents a voluntary, superior construction model focused on wind resistance, incorporating third-party evaluations to achieve specific building designations for enhanced safety and durability. 🔍 Our study will integrate diverse perspectives from manufacturers, installers, and end-users, tackling challenges such as logistics, early contractor commitments, and standardized practices to ensure these homes can provide reliable protection against severe weather threats. The results of this project will not only serve as a vital resource for HUD researchers and policymakers but also guide industry professionals toward adopting resilient construction practices. Preliminary findings at LaHouse Research and Education Center have demonstrated significant potential in reducing risks associated with high winds and flooding. 🌍 Together, we aim to make a tangible impact on the communities most vulnerable to natural disasters by providing affordable, resilient housing solutions. Stay tuned for more updates on our progress! https://lnkd.in/eyM9b8pi #LSUResearch #ResilientHousing #HurricaneSeason #SustainableDevelopment #HUD
Researchers at LaHouse are a part of a team, led by researchers at LSU College of Engineering, awarded a grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to research the efficacy of manufactured, raised homes. The aim of this project is to explore options to meet the need for affordable and resilient housing in underserved communities across Louisiana. You can read more about the team and the project here https://lnkd.in/gkuHk9Pc
🚧 This apartment building in Burke, Virginia, sustained damage, but our RECONSTRUCTION team restored it fully. When it comes to property restoration, halfway is never an option—we deliver a complete solution. _____ #CNCCompleteServices #EmergencyServices #Reconstruction #PropertyRestoration #PropertyDamage
Vice President at EBA Engineering, Inc.
1wFascinating indeed, thank you for sharing Steve!