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March 28 2026 Vol. XXXII • No. 7
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Nebraska DOT Brings Down Historic Bridge Nebraska DOT photo
Chicago Fire FC Breaks Ground On New Stadium at The 78...8
Construction Equipment Guide Continues Coverage of ConExpo ’26...18
Among the significant challenges of the project is traffic management. U.S. 30 is the primary corridor to Columbus from the south and the only river crossing for more than 12 mi.
A $22 million, threefold Columbus, Neb., project is replacing two major highway structures and repairing a third in a partnership between the Nebraska Department By Lori Tobias
Randy Gallegos Claims ‘Pink-Belt’ for Breast Cancer Awareness...28
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Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Attachments & Parts Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35-39 Aggregate & Recycling Table of Contents . . . Section . . . . . . ... .. .. .. .. .. ..... .. .. .44-55 . . . .4 Truck & Trailer Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63-69 Auction Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74-81 Attachments & Parts Business Calendar . . . .Section . . . . . . . .. ... .. .. .. .. .. ... .. .35-39 . . . .76 Advertisers Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
Aggregate & Recycling Section . . . . . . . . .44-55
of Transportation (NDOT) and the city of Columbus in a “multi-year infrastructure project that will improve long-term safety, mobility and access for the entire community.” The project includes the demolition — com-
pleted in August 2025 — and replacement of the historic Columbus River Loup Bridge, built in 1931. see NDOT page 60
Big Bridge for the Industry USDOT’s New Bridge Funding Formula Has States Investing in Repair, Replacement of Aging Spans By Lucy Perry
Truck & Trailer Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63-69 Auction Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74-81 Business Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76 Advertisers Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
It is predicted that the Adobe Stock photo next two years will be solid ones for contractors taking on bridge construction projects at the state level. Taking advantage of the opportunity for federal dollars flowing out of a new bridge formula program, state DOTs also are capitalizing on highway program funds and discretionary grants to repair and replace bridges across the country. That means Government procurement consultants predict that more future construction. 2026 and 2027 will be very good years for anyone CEG CORRESPONDENT
see USDOT page 70
involved in bridge construction.