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May 11 2024 Vol. XXX • No. 10
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Missouri’s $284M Chester Bridge Under Construction MoDOT photo
There are currently four cranes on site. Once the towers are farther along, a crane will be added to each.
RMS Rentals Welcomes Guests to Open House in Savage, Minn. ...14
Fabick Cat Hosts Its Two-Day Open House Event in Fenton, Mo. ...20
By Cindy Riley
Allen Engineering Hosts Its 60th Anniversary Celebration at HQ...34
For 80 years, Missouri’s Chester Bridge has allowed motorists to drive both east and west across the Mississippi River. Although it’s still considered CEG CORRESPONDENT
Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Paving Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57-73 Attachments Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77-91 Auction Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99-105 Business Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102 Advertisers Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
safe for travel, the structure has become less functional for modern vehicles and needs to be replaced. “The bridge is in poor condition and requires a lot of maintenance,” said Brian Okenfuss,
Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) project director. “It’s too narrow to allow for the passage of farm vehicles without police assistance to close the bridge.” see BRIDGE page 101
Keeping Eyes, Ears On the Job Site Make Eliminating Driver Distractions Company Safety Goal Heavy equipment operation requires a clear mind and sharp vision. Distractions from electronic devices, fatigue or ground activity can put the operator, the employer and the project at risk. Marking Distracted Driving Month in April, OSHA urged contractors to have a play to prevent operator distraction while driving machinery on the job. Reducing workplace distractions is everyone’s responsibility, from the newest laborer to the top of the corporate ladder, said NCCER.
By Lucy Perry
CEG CORRESPONDENT
see SAFETY page 104
Adobe Stock photo
Distractions during operations on a job site can cause all kinds of problems for heavy machinery drivers resulting in loss of machinery, down time for repairs and project delays.