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Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
ACEC Celebrates Infrastructure Week 2025
Washington, DC, May 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today Linda Bauer Darr, president & CEO of the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC), released the following statement celebrating Infrastructure Week 2025: "As we mark Infrastructure Week 2025, ACEC proudly joins the national celebration of the people and systems that connect, empower, and improve our communities. "Infrastructure is the backbone of America's economy. It helps move our people, power our homes and businesses, protect our environment, and keep our nation competitive on the global stage. "Now is the time to double down on our commitment to strategic and sustained infrastructure investment. It creates high-paying American jobs, boosts economic growth, and will enhance quality of life for generations to come. "At ACEC, we are proud to represent the engineering firms designing the future of American infrastructure. Let's seize this moment because infrastructure is not just something we build. It's the foundation we build upon." CONTACT: Jeff Urbanchuk American Council of Engineering Companies 202-682-4325 jurbanchuk@ in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Business
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Road Warrior: La Bajada project firm wins awards
May 12—Happy Monday. I hope everyone had a peaceful and pleasant Mother's Day. Let's start out by congratulating Albuquerque firm Wilson & Company for recently being recognized for its work on the Interstate 25 Slope Mitigation and Roadway Improvements project at La Bajada. The project was named winner of the Grand Conceptor and People's Choice awards at the recent American Council of Engineering Companies New Mexico Chapter Gala Awards Ceremony, according to the firm's Facebook page. Wilson & Company collaborated with the New Mexico Department of Transportation, WSP and Mountain State Constructors to stabilize the road, mitigate slope erosion and improve the highway's safety. Work included the construction of 1,000 soil-mix columns, which were drilled up to 50 feet deep under the highway. This provided stability to the subgrade, allowing for the reconstruction of outdated pavement, according to the firm. "The project team delivered a suite of innovative engineering solutions to stabilize the roadway, enhance safety, and accommodate future traffic demands," ACEC spokesperson Allison Schneider said in a news release. SOUTH VALLEY PROJECT: Bernalillo County will host a public meeting to discuss the San Ygnacio Road and Tapia Boulevard Phase 1A Project. The meeting will take place Wednesday from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Westside Community Center, 1250 Isleta SW. The project will include work on storm drainage infrastructure as well as curb and gutter, sidewalk and other improvements on Tapia from San Ygnacio to Robertson Avenue, and on Robertson from Tapia to the outfall at the Armijo Interior Drain. Bernalillo County representatives will present draft plans and outline the project schedule, county spokesperson Melissa Smith said. 'NEED TO BE EDUCATED': Reader Leslie Kryder said nobody stops at the crosswalk at Lomas and Jefferson NE. "Nobody even slows down," Kryder said. "I suspect most people don't even see the crosswalk because the signage is so small. The only time people stop is when there are school crossing guards with yellow vests and whistles." Kryder said not only does the signage need to be improved, "but Albuquerque drivers need to be educated about the laws on crosswalks." BRIDGE CLOSURE: The Rio del Oso bridge on U.S. 84 in Chili will have rotating closures starting at 8:30 a.m. Monday while the contractor raises the bridge to replace bearing pads under the bridge, NMDOT District 5 spokesperson Jim Murray said. The road is expected to fully reopen at 5 p.m. For the latest updates, he said, people can visit or call 511. PATROL RECOGNITION: The Cuba Patrol was recently named NMDOT's District 6 Patrol of the Year. The Best Patrol Program recognizes a patrol from each district that has displayed excellence throughout all areas of its maintenance operation. "Patrols must not only display exceptional maintenance of their roadways, but must also maintain proper bookkeeping, a clean and organized patrol yard, and well-maintained equipment," NMDOT District 6 spokesperson Jenny Gallegos said.
Yahoo
13-03-2025
- Automotive
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Local city with most roundabouts earns national recognition
GREEN, Ohio (WJW) – A local city, with likely more roundabouts than any other in northeast Ohio, is receiving national recognition. While roundabouts aren't typically viewed as the most popular traffic pattern by the public, experts maintain they are much safer than traditional traffic signals — and two in Northeast Ohio have earned a national award for their design. According to a press release from the engineering firm American Structurepoint, their team and the City of Green earned a 'National Recognition Award' from the American Council of Engineering Companies in the '2025 Engineering Excellence Awards' for their work along Massillon Road, which is the city's busiest road. Powerball win in Ohio! Is it yours? According to City Engineer Paul Pickett, Green has six roundabouts on Massillon Road. Google Maps shows those roundabouts all within about a 2.5 mile stretch. This specific project being recognized created two of the roundabouts — both multilane — and according to American Structurepoint, made the stretch of roadway safer, improved traffic flow, and eased congestion. They're located at Boettler Road and Corporate Woods Circle/Thorn Drive. Why analyst says Intel won't fulfill Ohio promises 'Traffic analysis showed Massillon Road would need to be widened to 9 lanes for a traditional intersection improvement project,' read the release from American Structurepoint. 'Opting for the roundabout solution saved the city approximately $1.2 million in costs related to right-of-way, land acquisition, construction, and future maintenance.' The Massillon Road Roundabouts Project is also set to receive an 'Outstanding Highway Project Award' by the American Society for Health Care Engineering later this month. Overall, the City of Green has 12 roundabouts within city limits and one more on the border with Stark County. In addition, Pickett said, the city has 4 more roundabouts planned which are currently under design. According to Pickett, Green 'likely' has the most roundabouts in northeast Ohio, but he notes that central Ohio has well over 100 roundabouts in the greater Columbus area, with cities like Dublin, which reportedly has 17 roundabouts, and Hilliard, which has 15. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
