Parsons given $23.5m contract for I-10 express lane project in LA

22 Jun

US-based technology firm Parsons has been contracted to provide engineering services for the Interstate 10 (I-10) express lane project in Los Angeles, California.

Webber secures $84m highway reconstruction contract in Texas

7 Jun

Ferrovial's US subsidiary Webber has been given an $84m reconstruction contract by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT).

Michael Baker chosen as lead designer for I-15 freight corridor project

25 May

California's San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) has appointed Michael Baker International as lead designer for the Interstate 15 (I-15) Freight Corridor Improvement Project.

Ferrovial’s Webber wins $81m highway reconstruction contract in Texas

3 May

Webber, a US subsidiary of Ferrovial, has secured a $81m reconstruction contract from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT).

Granite secures roadway rehabilitation project in Arizona

6 Apr

The Arizona Department of Transportation has awarded a $34m contract to US-based construction firm Granite for a roadway rehabilitation project in Tucson.

Ferrovial subsidiaries selected for Texas design-build project

6 Apr

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has awarded a $1.5bn design-build project in San Antonio to Ferrovial's subsidiaries Ferrovial Construction and Webber.

Sterling Construction subsidiary wins highway project in Hawaii

30 Mar

The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) has awarded a $40m highway project to Sterling Construction Company subsidiary Road and Highway Builders (RHB).

Iteris contracted for improvement project in Arizona

24 Mar

US-based software solutions company Iteris has secured a $3.5m contract to work on the Arizona Department of Transportation’s (ADOT’s) I-10 Broadway Curve improvement project in the Phoenix metropolitan area.

I-635 LBJ East Project, Texas

17 Mar

The I-635 LBJ East Project involves reconstruction and widening of 17.7km of interstate 635 from highway US 75 in North Dallas to I-30 Mesquite in Texas.

Duke Energy to create EV charging network on US highways with five partners

3 Mar

US-based Duke Energy has partnered with five other utilities for creating more electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in the country.

SICE delivers tolling solution and ITS for Houston’s SH288

2 Mar

In 2016, the Texas Department of Transportation commenced an important project to expand the SH288 interstate highway from US Route…
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World’s costliest expressways

10 Dec

With a whopping cost of $24bn, Big Dig is the most expensive highway project in the world. Road Traffic Technology lists the top ten of the world's costliest expressways, based on their project cost.

Caltrans selects Granite for State Route 74 Ortega Highway widening project

2 Dec

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has selected Granite Construction for the State Route 74 Ortega Highway widening project in Lake Elsinore, California.

Skanska wins $338m motorway construction contract in Norway

1 Dec

Swedish construction and development firm Skanska has secured a contract from the Norwegian Public Roads Administration for construction of a motorway between Bærum and Hole municipality in Eastern Norway.

Nevada DOT concludes road upgrade in southwest Clark County

18 Nov

The Nevada Department of Transportation (DOT) has completed the upgrade of State Route 160 in southwest Clark County, US.

Skanska to divest $625m stake in Elizabeth River Crossings

10 Nov

Swedish construction and development firm Skanska has signed a sale and purchase agreement (SPA) to divest its 50% ownership stake in Elizabeth River Crossings (ERC) in Hampton Roads Metropolitan Area, Virginia for $625m.

SICE Grows and Strengthens its Presence in the US with New Projects in Different States

19 Oct

During the first half of the year, SICE has been awarded new contracts in the US that both strengthen and grow the company's presence in the country.

September’s top news stories  

14 Oct

Australia’s Queensland Government announced that the construction works for the A$1bn ($731m) Gympie Bypass road project was initiated with the first sod turning at the Woondum interchange and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a loan of $274.2m to upgrade 240km of highway in Uzbekistan to improve road transport connectivity. Roadtraffic-technology.com wraps up top news stories of September 2020. 

Wright Brothers Construction wins road contract in Tennessee

7 Oct

The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has awarded a $31.99m contract to alter the Interstate 24 interchanges at State Route 2 (Broad Street) and State Route 58 (Market Street) in Chattanooga to Wright Brothers Construction Company.

Skanska, Manafort Brothers receive $212m for Rhode Island viaduct

18 Sep

Skanska and Manafort Brothers joint venture (JV) has received a $212m contract from Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) for the replacement of an elevated part of the Interstate 95 (I-95) in Providence.