Haslam Announces Grant for Sevierville Greenway Project

Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) Commissioner John Schroer announced today a grant for the final link in a pedestrian and bicycle route between downtown Sevierville and Pigeon Forge. The project also includes ornamental lighting, shade trees and other decorative features designed to enhance the scenic character of the city’s transportation system. “Communities across the state are creating networks of greenways, trails and walkways that offer Tennesseans additional ways to commute or exercise as well as offering visitors a new way to see our state,” Haslam said. “This project will provide an essential link in Sevierville’s alternative transportation network while also promoting healthy living and pedestrian travel.” A variety of activities such as the restoration of historic facilities, bike and pedestrian trails, landscaping and other non-traditional transportation projects are eligible for grant funds made possible through a federally funded program administered continue

Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) Commissioner John Schroer announces the formation of a new Environmental Advisory Council for the department. The group will focus on enhancing TDOT’s commitment to protecting Tennessee’s natural resources while building, operating and maintaining the state’s transportation system. We want to continue to build on the progress TDOT has made in its efforts to protect the environment, particularly in the area of large construction projects,” said Commissioner Schroer. “The Environmental Advisory Council will work closely with TDOT in the development of transportation solutions that protect and enhance Tennessee’s environment. Various environmental groups from across the state nominated the members of the Environmental Advisory Council. The members were selected continue

For over a decade, the Middle Tennessee city of Manchester in Coffee County has hosted one of the most popular live music events in the country – the annual Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival. The festival is a four-day, multi-stage music festival held on a 700-acre farm. Thousands of people from all over the country make the yearly trip to attend the festival, and Manchester becomes their temporary home for several days in June. As in years past, over 80,000 music lovers are expected to attend this year’s festival, which kicks off Thursday night, June 7, and winds down Sunday night, June 10. With 80,000 festival-goers converging at an old farm site in Coffee County, the area in and around Manchester always sees increased traffic throughout the festival. As Manchester prepares to welcome a multitude of visitors, the Tennessee Department of continue

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Proposed lane improvement in Iowa

The Iowa Department of Transportation will hold a public information meeting Thursday, June 14, to discuss the design and right-of-way impacts for the reconstruction of U.S. 20 from just east of Woodbury County Road D-22 (Ida Avenue) east to just west of Correctionville. The public is invited to attend the meeting anytime between 5 and 7 p.m. at the Correctionville Community Center, 312 Driftwood St. 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. Visit the Iowa DOT’s project-related public involvement event website at for information about scheduled public meetings and hearings, and opportunities continue

The Iowa Department of Transportation will hold a public information meeting Tuesday, June 5, to discuss the proposed analysis and evaluation of intersection/interchange alternatives of Iowa 330 between U.S. 65 and Jasper County Road F-17. Included at the meeting will be information about the environmental field studies in the surrounding area. The public is invited to attend the meeting anytime between 5 and 7 p.m. at the Baxter Community Center, 203 South Main St. 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. Visit the Iowa DOT’s project-related public involvement event continue

The Iowa Department of Transportation will hold a public information meeting Tuesday, June 5, to discuss the proposed bridge replacement on U.S. 6 over the West Branch Wapsinonoc Creek, 3.8 miles east of the Johnson County line. The public is invited to attend the meeting anytime between 4:30 and 6 p.m. at the West Liberty High School Commons, 310 W. Maxson Ave. 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. Through traffic would be detoured during construction using Interstate 80 and Cedar and Muscatine county roads X-30 and X-40. For general information regarding the proposed improvements or public meeting, contact Sam Shea, transportation planner, Iowa DOT continue

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Wounded Veterans Internship Program in Michigan

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is introducing a new program focused on helping wounded military veterans transition into the civilian workforce. The Wounded Veterans Internship Program offers wounded veterans paid internships at MDOT facilities throughout the state and is federally funded by the Federal Highway Association (FHWA). The FHWA is MDOT’s partner in the program, along with veteran service organizations in Michigan. This program will help fill a vital need, providing opportunities to our men and women in uniform who put their lives on the line for all of us and suffered physically or psychologically in the process,” said State Transportation Director Kirk T. Steudle. “Gov. Snyder has made it a priority to help the estimated 30 percent of Michigan’s veterans more

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will host a public informational meeting to discuss 2013 road improvements on M-26 through the village of Laurium. The work is being planned in cooperation with the village, and will include Lake Linden Avenue, and Hecla and Third streets. MDOT Ishpeming Transportation Service Center (TSC) staff Laurium village official’s interested residents and business owners. Third Street: reconstruction with concrete pavement stamped to replicate the original pavement appearance, red-colored sidewalks, historic period lighting, and water main replacement. The village also plans to reconstruct Osceola Street from Third Street to the hospital at the same time. Work on Osceola Street will include new red-colored sidewalks, historic period lighting, new curbs, and asphalt more

Five teams from Portage schools were among 12 winning teams statewide in the 4th Annual Michigan Design & Build Bridge Challenge held in Lansing on April 30, and a team from Portage was one of nine participating teams in the National Bridge Challenge held in Traverse City on May 18. The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) organizes the statewide competition as part of Michigan’s Transportation and Civil Engineering (TRAC) program. The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) sponsors the national competition. MDOT partners with AASHTO to provide hands-on tools to Michigan science and math classrooms, thus increasing interest in civil engineering and transportation-related careers. The bridge competitions, designed more

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is holding a public meeting for interested residents to learn more about the proposed reconstruction and widening of I-75 in Saginaw County. The project would stretch from Dixie Highway north to the south junction of I-675, and extend through Buena Vista and Bridgeport townships. The proposed work includes reconstructing 5.4 miles of the existing six-lane freeway and the addition of a permanent outside lane to ensure traffic congestion relief for weekend travelers. The majority of the reconstruction would occur within MDOT’s existing right of way. Work also includes minor use of Soap Box Derby property at the Buena Vista Lions Park to allow for drainage improvements. MDOT is preparing an Environmental Assessment (EA) that describes and analyzes this proposed work on I-75 and measures taken to minimize potential harm to the project area. MDOT encourages interested more

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Extend a State Airport Land Lease at Alaska

The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities proposes to extend Lease ADA-06772 (Items 21, 22, 23), consisting of approximately 1,442,900.00 square feet, at the Bethel Airport for an additional 10 years, to expire September 30, 2022. Applicant: U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration. Annual rent: Free. Authorized uses: Aeronautical – Glide Slope, RAIL(REIL) and Localizer Sites. This application is filed under AS 02.1590(c), which allows the Department to grant the proposed term extension without competition. Written comments must be received by 4:30 p.m., June 13, 2012, after which the Department will determine whether to extend the land lease agreement. Only a person who submits written comment or objection to the Department at the address and by the date and time specified in this notice and includes a return more

The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities proposes to extend Lease ADA-07893 (Blk. 5, Lt. 1), consisting of approximately 10,000.00 square feet, at the Mekoryuk Airport for an additional 10 years, to expire September 30, 2022. Applicant: U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration. Annual rent: Free. Authorized uses: Aeronautical – Maintenance shelter, Maintenance garage and Storage connex. This application is filed under AS 02.1590(c), which allows the Department to grant the proposed term extension without competition. Written comments must be received by 4:30 p.m., June 13, 2012, after which the Department will determine whether to extend the land lease Agreement. Only a person who submits written comment or objection to the Department at the address and by the date and time specified in this notice and includes a return more

The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities proposes to extend Lease ADA-07921 (Item 5), consisting of approximately 3,000 square feet, at the Hooper Bay Airport for an additional 10 years, to expire September 30, 2022. Applicant: U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration. Annual rent: Free. Authorized uses: Aeronautical – Weather shelters to maintain and operate navaid support equipment. This application is filed under AS 02.1590(c), which allows the Department to grant the proposed term extension without competition. Written comments must be received by 4:30 p.m., June 14, 2012, after which the Department will determine whether to extend the land lease Agreement. Only a person who submits written comment or objection to the Department at the address and by the date and time specified in this notice and includes more

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Bridge Replacement & Public Meeting in Iowa

The Iowa Department of Transportation will hold a public information meeting Tuesday, June 5, to discuss the proposed analysis and evaluation of intersection/interchange alternatives of Iowa 330 between U.S. 65 and Jasper County Road F-17. Included at the meeting will be information about the environmental field studies in the surrounding area. The public is invited to attend the meeting anytime between 5 and 7 p.m. at the Baxter Community Center, 203 South Main St. 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 more

The Iowa Department of Transportation will hold a public information meeting Thursday, June 7, to discuss the proposed interchange alternatives at Floyd and improvements for the Avenue of the Saints corridor from Floyd County Road B-35 north to March Avenue. The public is invited to attend the meeting anytime between 5 and 7 p.m. at the Floyd Community Center, 706 Fairfield St. 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 more

The Iowa Department of Transportation will hold a public information meeting Tuesday, June 5, to discuss the proposed bridge replacement on U.S. 6 over the West Branch Wapsinonoc Creek, 3.8 miles east of the Johnson County line. The public is invited to attend the meeting anytime between 4:30 and 6 p.m. at the West Liberty High School Commons, 310 W. Maxson Ave. Through traffic would be detoured during construction using Interstate 80 and Cedar and Muscatine county roads X-30 and X-40. 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 more

Emergency patching work will require closing the Interstate 380 exit ramp at the east interchange of southbound I-380/U.S. 20 (exit 65) near Raymond from 7 p.m. Thursday, May 24, until mid-morning Friday, May 25, weather permitting, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s New Hampton construction office. During this closure, traffic will be routed on U.S. 20 east to South Canfield Road (exit 240), and then back west to the southbound I-380 ramp. There will be static and electronic message signs in place to direct traffic in this area. The Iowa DOT reminds motorists to drive with caution, obey posted speed limit and other signs in the work area, and be aware that traffic fines for moving violations are at least double in work zones. As in all work zones, drivers should stay alert, allow ample space between vehicles and wear seat belts. The Iowa DOT has developed a more

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Rally Car Route And Bike Path Improvements

The second annual M-15 Heritage Route Car Rally is scheduled for Saturday, June 2, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. “The Heritage Rally” allows participants to visit historic villages along the route while enjoying free food and giveaways. The event will stretch from Clarkston to Vassar, almost the full length of the M-15 Heritage Route. Whether you have a classic car or an everyday ride, anyone can participate. The rally is expected to be a first-class event that will benefit all the communities along the M 15 Heritage Route. Passport value books will be available at participating businesses along the route, with proceeds to benefit local service more

The Department of Transportation (DelDOT) encourages motorists to plan ahead as the Memorial Day Weekend and summer season gets underway. The department will suspend road construction projects beginning at noon on Friday, May 25. Operations will not resume until Tuesday, May 29. DelDOT’s Transportation Management Center (TMC) will provide continuous monitoring of traffic conditions across the state. Motorists looking for a break during their travels can stop at the I-95 Service Plaza which includes the following amenities: gas station with 21 fuel pumps and high-speed diesel fuel dispensers; the A Plus Convenience store; Delaware State Visitor Center providing information on local and statewide attractions, events, and activities; an environmentally-friendly truck parking area complete with anti-idle hookups; the “Postcards from Delaware” retail store selling local products that highlight the state’s history, heritage, and culture; and snack/restaurant facilities more

The State of Alaska, Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOTPF), Northern Region Procurement is soliciting Sealed Bids for Aggregates, B & C Chips, As Needed, Fairbanks Alaska Federally Funded. The State of Alaska complies with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with disabilities who may need auxiliary aids, services, and/or special modifications to participate in this procurement should contact the Procurement officer named above at one of the following numbers no later than 10 days prior to bid opening date stated above to make any necessary arrangements.The ITB can be downloaded at this site. If you need more

The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) has assumed the responsibilities of the Federal Highway Administration, in accordance with Section 6004(a) of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act (SAFETEA-LU), and is proposing to construct a pavement and sidewalk rehabilitation project which would include the extension of an existing multi-use path in Petersburg, Alaska. Comments on the proposal from the interested public would assist us in preparing the project’s environmental documentation. The proposed project is located on Haugen Drive in Petersburg, Alaska. The beginning of the project (BOP) is the intersection of Haugen Drive and Nordic Drive. The project continues on Haugen to the end of the project (EOP) at the intersection of Sandy Beach Drive. The proposed project is located in Sections 26, 27, and 35, T58S, R79E, Copper River Meridian, on the Petersburg D-3 USGS Quadrangle more

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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…..

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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….

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