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Business Wire
a day ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Granite's Brunswick Facility to Support East William Street Complete Project in Carson City
WATSONVILLE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Granite (NYSE:GVA) has been awarded a contract valued at approximately $21 million by Carson City, Nevada to enhance the city's transportation network. Project funding is to come from local funding and a Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) grant and will be included in Granite's second-quarter CAP. 'Carson City is excited to partner with Granite to get construction underway on the 3rd of our major corridor complete streets projects,' said Darren Anderson, City Engineer at the Carson City Public Works Department. 'This project will upgrade the major gateway (East William Street) from the east to the downtown core of Carson City.' The East William Complete Street Project will revitalize a nearly 1.5-mile stretch of East William Street, converting it from a vehicle-dominated corridor into a multi-modal roadway. The redesigned corridor will accommodate drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians alike, promoting safer and more accessible transportation for all users. "This project reflects our commitment to our people and the communities we serve," said Chris Burke, Granite Vice President of Regional Operations. "It provides meaningful work for our personnel over the course of nearly a year and allows us to collaborate closely with Carson City on a project that will have a lasting community impact." Granite's Brunswick Facility, acquired in 2023, will supply approximately 10,000 tons of asphalt pavement for the project. 'This contribution underscores the facility's strategic value and its role in delivering high-quality materials that benefit both Granite and the Carson City community,' said Brad Estes, Granite Senior Vice President of Construction Materials. Construction is expected to begin in July 2025 and be completed in Summer 2026. About Granite Granite is America's Infrastructure Company™. Incorporated since 1922, Granite (NYSE:GVA) is one of the largest diversified construction and construction materials companies in the United States as well as a full-suite civil construction provider. Granite's Code of Conduct and strong Core Values guide the Company and its employees to uphold the highest ethical standards. Granite is an industry leader in safety and an award-winning firm in quality and sustainability. For more information, visit the Granite website, and connect with Granite on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, and Instagram.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
DOT streamlining $5.4B for bridge projects
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration on Monday announced $5.4 billion available for major bridge projects in a funding program that Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says will be relieved of Biden-era approval requirements. The new funding opportunity, administered by the Federal Highway Administration, includes $4.9 billion for major bridge projects through FHWA's Bridge Investment Program and up to $500 million to repair or replace bridges in rural areas through the agency's Competitive Highway Bridge Program. The money will help improve approximately 42,000 bridges across the country 'that are in dire need of repair,' according to the administration. 'The previous administration handcuffed critical infrastructure funding requirements to woke DEI [diversity, equity and inclusion] and Green New Scam initiatives that diverted resources from the Department's core mission,' Duffy said in a press release announcing the funding. 'Under the Trump Administration, America is building again.'Applicants – which include state and local governments and metropolitan planning organizations – will no longer have to explain how a project will consider climate change and environmental justice in the planning stage and in project delivery. Under the Biden administration, applicants had to show, for example, how the project would reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the transportation sector and the extent to which the project avoided adverse environmental impacts to air or water quality and to endangered species. They were also expected to address negative impacts on disadvantaged communities. In addition, under the previous administration's DEI and workforce requirements, applicants had to include an equity assessment evaluating whether a project 'would create proportional impacts and remove transportation related disparities to all populations in a project area,' the U.S. Department of Transportation noted. Applications for the Bridge Investment Program must be submitted by Aug. eligible for the $500 million in rural bridge grants under the Competitive Highway Bridge Program include the state departments of transportation for Alaska, Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Utah, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming. Applications for that program must be submitted by Aug. 4. Biden: US will pay to rebuild Francis Scott Key Bridge Top 10 states that won Biden's bridge-fixing windfall US DOT awards $225 million for rural bridges Click for more FreightWaves articles by John Gallagher. The post DOT streamlining $5.4B for bridge projects appeared first on FreightWaves.
Axios
6 days ago
- Axios
Golden Gate Bridge celebrates 88 years
May marks 88 years since the Golden Gate Bridge first opened to the public. Why it matters: The bridge is considered one of the greatest engineering feats of the 20th century and became a symbol of San Francisco that continues to attract millions of visitors each year. As an iconic landmark, it's served as a symbol of the city in TV shows like "Full House" and classic movies like Alfred Hitchcock's thriller "Vertigo." Flashback: The bridge officially opened to pedestrians on May 27, 1937 before opening to cars the following day. State of play: It was crucial in helping grow Marin County by providing a faster and more efficient transportation route across the bay. Prior to construction, ferry travel was the only option, which was often time-consuming and offered limited access. Catch up quick: James H. Wilkins, a former structural engineer turned journalist, planted the idea for the bridge in 1916. He proposed designing a massive suspension bridge with a span of about 3,000 feet — which was unprecedented at the time, according to the Federal Highway Administration. Joseph B. Strauss, who became the chief engineer of the project, created the first renderings for the bridge in 1920. Construction began more than a decade later in 1933, according to the Golden Gate Bridge Highway and Transportation District. Between the lines: Immigrant workers, many of Chinese descent, braved dangerous conditions and were instrumental in helping complete the bridge — though their names were initially left out of carved plaques honoring those who contributed. The intrigue: The bridge runs for 1.7 miles and spans 4,200 feet, which made it the longest suspension bridge in the world at the time construction was completed in 1937.
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
DOT Secretary Duffy announces $1.5B for Hurricane Helene, other disaster recovery
Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced Wednesday that the Department of Transportation will provide more than $1.5 billion in federal funding to help states and U.S. territories repair roads, bridges and other transportation infrastructure damaged by natural disasters, with $683 million targeted to Hurricane Helene recovery efforts. The funding, part of the Federal Highway Administration's Emergency Relief program, will support repair projects in 36 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. Duffy, who visited the hardest-hit areas as one of his first official actions upon taking office, said the administration is committed to expediting recovery. 'Under President Trump's leadership, this Department will leave no state behind. We are expediting the process to remove unnecessary barriers for urgent projects so communities can rebuild in real time,' he said. 'Within the first 100 days of the Administration, we announced repairs to North Carolina's I-40 highway, washed out by Hurricane Helene, that are projected to save two-thirds in both cost and time — amounting to hundreds of millions of hard-earned tax dollars.' Hurricane Helene, which struck in September 2024, caused catastrophic damage across the Southeast, particularly affecting transportation networks in North Carolina and Tennessee. The storm destroyed sections of key highways, including I-40 and I-26, both critical routes for freight transportation in the hurricane's impact was especially severe on railroad infrastructure. More than 40 miles of CSX's former Clinchfield Railroad between Erwin, Tennessee, and Spartanburg, South Carolina, was washed away, including two bridges. Norfolk Southern also suffered extensive damage, with many sections along 50 miles of its line between Marshall and Old Fort, North Carolina, through Asheville destroyed by flooding. I-40, which straddles the North Carolina-Tennessee border, has been particularly affected. While some sections have recently reopened with limited capacity — including the stretch between Exit 7 in North Carolina and Exit 447 in Tennessee — many areas remain under construction. Currently, only one lane is open in each direction between exits 15 and 20 in North Carolina. Of the $1.5 billion allocated, North Carolina will receive $415 million, with more than $400 million dedicated to Hurricane Helene recovery. Tennessee will get $227 million, including more than $178 million for Helene-related repairs. Additional allocations include $68.8 million to South Carolina (with over $50 million for Helene), $44.6 million to Florida (including $43 million for damage from hurricanes Milton, Helene and Debby), and $26.4 million to Georgia (with $23 million for Helene recovery). This emergency funding builds on previous allocations, including a $352.6 million 'quick release' package and $167 million initially provided to North Carolina and Tennessee for emergency relief following the funds will be used to restore transportation routes that are essential to regional productivity and economic recovery. Projects include rebuilding damaged sections of I-40 and I-26, repairing bridges, and restoring roads that support tourism by connecting Americans to the region's natural resources. 'The Federal Highway Administration has been working closely with states across the country to restore vital transportation networks and provide safe travel for the public,' said FHWA Chief Counsel Jay Payne. 'As we continue to provide disaster relief, we remain steadfast in our commitment to provide the federal resources needed until all highway transportation links are restored.' The damage from Helene has had significant economic impacts beyond just infrastructure. CSX reported losing approximately $1 million per day in revenue during the first quarter due to hurricane damage and related network constraints. The railroad continues to rebuild its 60-mile line through eastern Tennessee and western North Carolina, with reconstruction expected to continue 'through the better part of this year' before completion in October or November, according to CSX Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Sean Pelkey. Duffy emphasized that the Department of Transportation will continue assisting affected states throughout the recovery process. 'We will continue to support impacted states and regions every step of the way as they make emergency repairs and get critical transportation infrastructure back up and running as quickly and safely as possible,' he said. The post DOT Secretary Duffy announces $1.5B for Hurricane Helene, other disaster recovery appeared first on FreightWaves.
Epoch Times
28-05-2025
- Business
- Epoch Times
New York Wins Temporary Court Order to Keep Manhattan Congestion Toll
A federal judge has temporarily barred the federal government from punishing New York State for continuing New York City's congestion pricing toll in defiance of a federal directive to shut it down. The That toll aims to reduce traffic gridlock and bring an estimated $15 billion for the Metropolitan Transportation Agency (MTA) to modernize its aging mass transit infrastructure. It adds to what drivers already pay to use bridges and tunnels to get onto Manhattan. President Donald Trump has vowed to stop the tolls since the beginning of his second term. In February, he directed the Transportation Department to revoke federal approval for the tolls, which were authorized under a Federal Highway Administration pilot program. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy wrote in a Feb. 12 letter to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul: 'I share the president's concerns about the impacts to working-class Americans who now have an additional financial burden to account for in their daily lives.' Less than an hour after Duffy issued the letter, the MTA filed a lawsuit against the Transportation Department, accusing the Trump administration of trying to terminate the plan for 'blatantly political reasons.' Related Stories 5/26/2025 5/23/2025 'The administration's efforts to summarily and unilaterally overturn the considered determinations of the political branches—federal, state, and city—are unlawful,' the The lawsuit also contended that abruptly ending the toll would leave the MTA responsible for repaying roughly $1.4 billion in debt the agency had already taken out to implement the program. After the MTA chose to sue rather than comply, Duffy gave Hochul a March 21 deadline to end the toll. That deadline was later extended to April 20, then again to May 21. In the most recent warning, Duffy's department gave the state until May 28 to end the tolling program or have the Federal Highway Administration hold up money and regulatory approvals for federally funded road projects, starting with a payment freeze on a number of highway and transit accessibility projects. 'President Trump and I will not sit back while Gov. Hochul engages in class warfare and prices working-class Americans out of accessing New York City,' Duffy said in a statement in April. 'The federal government sends billions to New York—but we won't foot the bill if Gov. Hochul continues to implement an illegal toll to backfill the budget of New York's failing transit system.' In a statement to The Epoch Times, the Transportation Department emphasized that Tuesday's order does not rule on the merit of the case but is a temporary measure to give more time to reach a decision. 'Enforcement actions for noncompliance were merely under consideration, and we will comply with the judge's request to hold,' a spokesperson for the department said. Meanwhile, Hochul 'Secretary Duffy can issue as many letters and social media posts as he wants, but a court has blocked the Trump administration from retaliating against New York for reducing traffic and investing in transit,' the governor said Tuesday.
