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WisDOT Study: PoreShield Reduces Concrete Pavement Damage

Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) study shows that PoreShield, a concrete durability enhancer technology, can provide long-term concrete pavement protection from chloride ion diffusion.

WisDOT Study Shows PoreShield Reduces Concrete Damage Protection From Chloride Ion Diffusion

Where Does Surface Transportation Funding Stand?

With the latest coronavirus relief bill to the Senate, experts say infrastructure funding is the next item on the Congressional agenda

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Federal Highway Bill Funded Nearly 110,000 U.S. Road and Bridge Improvements

American Road and Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA)

ARTBA outlines the benefits of the 2015 Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act as a Senate hearing begins on the federal highway program’s reauthorization.

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Rural Communities in Indiana to Receive $100 Million for Infrastructure Improvements

The Indiana Department of Transportation said the money will be used to improve roads and bridges, make communities more walkable and bikeable

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NAPA Honors Asphalt Industry Leaders and Quality Jobs with 2020 Awards

National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA)

NAPA announced 2020 award winners during the virtual 66th annual meeting.

Gerken Paving Inc. of Napoleon, OH recipient of the 2020 Ray Brown Award for North Bass Island Airfield

300 Industry Groups Push Congress for Infrastructure Funding

While Biden met with labor leaders to discuss our failing infrastructure, another 300 groups sent a letter to Congress urging immediate action on the issue

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Road Building Industry Fights for Surface Transportation Funding

Experts say the highway materials sectors need to push for higher amounts of funding for a robust surface transportation bill and to do that, Congress needs to enact a sustainable and equitable funding mechanism for the Highway Trust Fund

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Legislators in 25 States Introduce Transportation Funding Increases

With the federal gas tax at 18.4 cents per gallon since 1993, states have had to raise revenues to cover a more-than-125% increase in construction costs. 61 transport-funding measures started making their way through legislatures in January

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Could Impeachment Delay Infrastructure Bill?

Congress may push an infrastructure financing bill into the second quarter as other priorities could impede on Biden's 100-day plan.

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How the Buttigieg DOT Might Shape Infrastructure's Future

Here's how Pete Buttigieg's plan to address our nation's crumbling infrastructure, outlined in his presidential campaign, might shape his role and policy at the US DOT

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Biden Prepares Infrastructure Pledge, Congress Argues How to Fund It

Former President Donald Trump promised major infrastructure spending, but it never happened. President Biden is making a similar promise with a soon-to-be-unveiled $2 trillion plan. Lawmakers however, offer competing priorities for infrastructure funding.

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Industry Applauds Pete Buttigieg's Confirmation as US Secretary of Transportation

Senate confirmed Buttigieg as President Biden's Transportation Secretary

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