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April 4 2020 Vol. XXV • No. 7
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The DigIndy project is part of a $2 billion effort to reduce combined sewer overflows into area waterways.
ConExpo 2020: Construction Industry Takes to Vegas...24
State-By-State: Industry Reacts to COVID-19 By Chuck MacDonald CEG CORRESPONDENT
It’s business as usual in the paving industry — almost. Construction and infrastructure work, which includes paving, have been classified as essential services. Only two states, Pennsylvania and Washington, have put this work on hold. In other states, work goes on while emphasizing federal, state and local guidelines including social distancing, sterilizing work surfaces and keeping meetings to 10 people or less. As with many industries, meetings formerly conducted in person are often handled through virtual means. So far, there have been no reports of labor or supply shortages from paving companies. Audrey Copeland, Ph.D., National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) president and CEO, outlined progress and caution in the industry.
JCB Joins Global Call to Action Over Ventilator Shortage..30
see INFRASTRUCTURE page 88
NTEA Marks Its 20th Anniversary With Work Truck Show...75
Table of Contents ............4 Recycling Section ....31-45 Attachment & Parts Section ......................59-63
$2B DigIndy Project Improves Water Quality in Indianapolis By Cindy Riley
Truck & Trailer Section .... .................................75-83 Auction Section........86-91 Business Calendar.........89 Advertisers Index ..........90
CEG CORRESPONDENT
Constructed 250-ft. beneath the city, a 28mi. long stretch of 18-ft. diameter deep rock tunnels will dramatically reduce the threat to public health and the environment in Indianapolis, Ind. The DigIndy project is part of a $2 billion effort to reduce combined sewer overflows into area waterways. “This is a significant expense that will lead
to improvements in water quality in and around Indianapolis,” said Mike Miller, manager, DigIndy Capital Program. “Citizens Energy Group will reduce combined sewer overflows into area waterways by up to 99 percent, keeping the utility in compliance with a Consent Decree with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency [EPA].” Miller said the project has been a long time in the making. see DIGINDY page 58
Contractors continue emergency demolition of pedestrian bridge over I-94 in Detroit.