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® April 18 2018 Vol. LVI • No. 8
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$152M Binghamton, N.Y., Project Reaches Milestone By Cindy Riley CEG CORRESPONDENT
Dozer Dave’ Discusses Industry Issues, Advocacy...8
H.O. Penn Holds Technology and Equipment Showcase...22
Designed to be completed in stages, a complex reconstruction project for NY Route 17 and Interstate 81 in the city of Binghamton, N.Y., is now more than halfway complete. Work is currently under way on the $152 million second phase of Prospect Mountain construction. “The main objective of the project is to address safety, operational and structural deficiencies,” said New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) spokesperson Curtis Jetter. “This work will improve safety by correcting
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vehicle weaving and eliminating traffic bottlenecks by limiting merging traffic and lane changes.” The work will enhance the mobility of commerce and safety of the local traveling public and tourists in the region. Jetter said the timing is right. “The existing structures are at the end of their useful life. NYSDOT has taken measures to stay on budget and schedule by progressing work that can be done during the winter season.” The Phase II contract was awarded in 2016. The project is funded through a combination of New York state funds Work involves reconstructing nearly nine center lane and National Highway Performance miles of highway. Construction is expected to be finished see NYSDOT page 96
by December 2020.
Border Wall Reinforcement Under Way see WALL page 34
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The new wall rises in the background. The “X” shaped vehicular barrier was all that existed in this stretch of the border in New Mexico. Monroe Tractor Opens New Facility in Campbell, N.Y....28
Table of Contents................ 4 Paving Section.............. 51-65 Skid Steers, Compact Track Loaders & Attachments Section.......................... 69-93 Parts Section....................114 Auction Section...... 118-129
Ballston Development Comes to Life in Arlington By Jennifer Rupp CEG CORRESPONDENT
Mixed-use developments are trending in
Business Calendar.......... 128 major cities across the United States. The afflu-
ent community of Arlington County’s Rosslyn-
Advertisers Index............ 130 Ballston Corridor will see its newest edition to this market in 2020 at 750 N. Glebe Road. This
$275 million Saul Centers project is located at the intersection of North Glebe Road and Wilson Boulevard in an effectual 3-mi. stretch of commercial and residential developments. The property is situated across from the Ballston Common Mall and three blocks from the Ballston Metro Station, served by the Orange and Silver lines.
The 2.8-acre site plan approval was granted from Arlington County for the development of a 12-story complex housing approximately 490 residential units and 62,000 sq. ft. of retail space. Three retail clients have already signed leases — the Silver Diner, Target and Enterprise Rent-A-Car. The buildings will taper see ARLINGTON page 108