Thursday 26 April 2012

Department of Transportation,Alaska


The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities proposes to adopt regulation changes in Title 17 of the Alaska Administrative Code, dealing with commercial vehicle enforcement. Oversize and Overweight Permits, is amended to (1) clarify boundaries of Urban Area Peak Traffic Restrictions, (2) change speed restrictions for loads up to 14 feet wide, (3) add height pole requirements for load over 17 feet high, and (4) clarify requirements and specifications for pilot cars and operators. Oral comments may also be made telephonically from the following readmore….

The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, Statewide Procurement Office is soliciting bids for the purchase of Aggregates B-Chip, E-Chip and D-1 for DOT&PF, Maintenance Stations located in Petersburg and Juneau, Alaska. Copies of bid documents may be downloaded in PDF format from this Online Public Notice web page. If you download a copy of the solicitation, you must register with the Procurement Officer listed below. Failure to register may result in the rejection of your bid readmore…..

The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, Statewide Procurement Office is soliciting bids for the purchase of CRS-2P and CSS-1, Emulsified Asphalt, delivered cold to DOT&PF, Maintenance Stations located in Petersburg and Juneau, Alaska. Copies of bid documents may be downloaded in PDF format from this Online Public Notice web page. If you download a copy of the solicitation, you must register with the Procurement Officer listed readmore….

The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities proposes to issue a permit for Lot 5, Block 2000, consisting of approximately 35,485 square feet of land on Kodiak Airport under agreement. The Department reserves the right to correct technical defects, term, or purposes and may reject any or all readmore….

http://www.ezdrivingtest.com/blog/2012/04/25/alaska-state-public-notice-26april2012/


Wednesday 25 April 2012


Michigan Department of Transportation will be reconstructing a portion of M-100 between Franklin Street and Taylor Street, along with installing new sanitary sewer, water main and storm sewer, replacing driveway approaches, and upgrading sidewalk ramps and sections of sidewalks. The city of Grand Ledge also will be constructing a non-motorized walkway along M-100 (Clinton Street) between M-43 and Franklin Street. Construction is scheduled to begin in early May and be complete by late October. Public meeting hosted by the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT)readmore……

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will host a public meeting to present construction plans for the US-2 reconstruction project in Iron River this year, as well as detour route details. Residents will have an opportunity to review project plans and meet one-on-one with MDOT and contractor representatives on specific questions and concerns. During construction, the city is upgrading portions of its water main and sanitary sewer system. Phone lines, a gas main, power poles and street lighting also will be upgraded. Utility work is scheduled readmore…..

While the number of crashes, injuries and fatalities in road construction work zone crashes in Michigan were down from the year before, 2011 statistics released today by the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) indicate that workers, motorists and their passengers are still at risk. MDOT’s 2012 public awareness campaign will include a 60-second public service announcement (PSA) on Michigan Radio Network affiliate stations throughout the state. For a detailed chart on MDOT’s work zone  readmore….

A motorist is making his morning trip to the office. As he turns east, the sun glare temporarily blinds him. Struggling to see, he reaches for his sunglasses and notices what appear to be brake lights on the vehicle in front of him. Hitting the brakes, it takes a couple nerve-wracking moments for him to realize nothing tragic happened, and he safely makes his way to work. Because the sun rises and sets closer to the horizon and almost exactly east and west in the  readmore…..


Tuesday 24 April 2012

Department of Transportation,Iowa


The Iowa Department of Transportation will hold a public information meeting Thursday, May 3, to discuss proposed improvements to Iowa 14/Iowa 57 from the north junction of the roadways through Parkersburg to the south junction. The proposed improvements include resurfacing with milling and corridor improvements. This public information meeting will be conducted utilizing an open forum format. Iowa DOT and city of Parkersburg staff will be present to informally discuss the proposed improvement. No formal presentation will be made. readmore…..
The Iowa Department of Transportation will hold a public information meeting Thursday, April 26, to discuss three proposed bridge replacements on Iowa 141 in Guthrie County. One bridge is located over the Middle Raccoon River, 0.4 mile east of the Carroll County line and near the east city limits of Coon Rapids. The second bridge is over Willow Creek, 1.6 miles west of Bayard. The third bridge is over a tributary of Mosquito Creek, 1.2 miles west of Guthrie County Road P-18. For the Willow Creek bridge project, traffic would be detoured using Guthrie/Carroll/Greene County Road N-58, Greene County Road E-63 and Iowa 25 readmore…..


The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) will hold a public information meeting Thursday, March 29, to discuss the proposed bridge replacement on U.S.This public information meeting will be conducted utilizing an open forum format. Iowa DOT staff will be present to informally discuss the proposed improvement. No formal presentation will be made readmore…..



Thursday 19 April 2012

Tennessee Department of Transportation


The repair of a landslide on I-75 in Campbell County, which closed both southbound lanes last month. This project also includes the resurfacing of the northbound lanes of I-75 between mile markers 141 and 144 in Campbell County. During repairs, contract crews will excavate the unstable ground underneath the southbound lanes of I-75 South. readmore…..
Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) Commissioner John Schroer today released the 3 year transportation program, featuring approximately $1.5 billion in infrastructure investments for 96 individual project phases in 55 counties, as well as 10 statewide programs. The 3 year multimodal program funds improvements to the interstate system, including the addition of truck climbing lanes, ramp enhancements, and interchange reconstruction projects. readmore…..

The Governor’s Highway Safety Office (GHSO) is again working across the state to crack down on traffic safety violations including impaired driving, seat belt use, distracted driving, and speeding. State and local law enforcement will be out in force to remind all drivers and passengers to never drink and drive, always buckle up, obey the speed limit, and eliminate all distractions inside their vehicles while driving. readmore….

http://www.ezdrivingtest.com/blog/2012/04/19/tennessee-department-of-transportation/


Monday 16 April 2012

Michigan Department Of Transportation


The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is making it easier for motorists with iPhone, Droids, and iPads to check road and traffic information before getting behind the wheel. MDOT says it responded to feedback from motorists and made adjustments to improve small screen viewing. The improvements make it easier for motorists to use the site and all it has to offer. readmore….


Just in time for the summer travel season, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is unveiling a mobile version of its popular traffic data Web site. It is a free site that any mobile device can access. readmore….

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) today announced several significant changes that will consolidate or close eight facilities, with a staff that has 15 percent fewer employees than in 2009. Three construction field offices will close in Tecumseh, Allen Park and Rockford. The department is making financial choices that will preserve funding readmore…..


Tuesday 10 April 2012

Iowa Reconstruction


The Iowa Department of Transportation will hold a public information meeting to discuss the proposed reconstruction of Iowa. he public is invited to attend the meeting at the Battle Creek City Hall. readmore….

The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) will hold a public information meeting Thursday to discuss two projects on Iowa 117 in Jasper County. This public information meeting will be conducted utilizing an open forum format. readmore….

The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) will hold a public meeting to discuss the Council Bluffs Interstate System. No formal presentation will be made. Iowa DOT staff will be available anytime between 5 and 7 p.m. to individually discuss the project. readmore….

Monday 9 April 2012

Bridge Removal, Replacement & Opening in Iowa


Motorists traveling on Interstate 29 in the Sioux City area will be routed through a detour at the I-29 and Wesley Parkway/U.S. 77 interchange (exit 148) due to a bridge removal project beginning at 8 p.m. Friday, March 16, weather permitting, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Sioux City construction office. readmore……


The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) will hold a public information meeting Thursday, March 22, to discuss the proposed bridge replacement on Interstate 29 at the I-29/Woodbury County Road K-25 interchange (exit 134) at Salix.
The public information meeting will be conducted utilizing an open forum format. Iowa DOT staff will be present to informally discuss the proposed improvement. No formal presentation will be made.  
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Over the Veterans Day holiday weekend, the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) restored traffic on Iowa 333 into Hamburg. This marked a significant milestone in Iowa’s fast-track flood recovery effort, as this was the last section of state highway to remain closed as a result of the Missouri River flooding. readmore….