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® March 17 2010 Vol. XLVIII • No. 6

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Reed & Reed Lands Vital Maine Bridge Project…30

Record Breaking Visitors at the World of Asphalt...44

Trico Lift Celebrates Another Safe Year…48

Table of Contents ........4 Paving Section ......51-63 Skid Steers & Attachments Section...... ..............................65-83 Parts Section ............106 Business Calendar....112 Auction Section112-132 Advertisers Index ....130

NJTA Announces Plans The Stimulus Effect: for 2010 Project Bids Pros, Cons in AYear By Mary Reed

By Giles Lambertson

CEG CORRESPONDENT

CEG CORRESPONDENT

As part of its 10 Year Capital Investment Program, the New Jersey Turnpike Authority (NJTA) recently announced more than 50 construction projects totaling $2,080,000,000 are to be put out to bid in 2010. Of a total of $7 billion to be spent during the decade-long plan, widening and bridge improvement projects dominate at $2,900,000,000 and $1,775,000,000, respectively, followed by improvements to interchanges ($960,000,000), roadways ($790,000,000), and Turnpike facilities ($575,000,000). In 2010 the Turnpike Authority will be awarding contracts as follows: • Widening Projects: $1,500,000,00 • Bridge Improvements: $355,000,000 •Interchange Improvements: $120,000,000 • Roadway Improvements: $65,000,000 • Facility Improvements: $40,000,000 The Turnpike is being widened between Interchanges 6 to 9, as is the Garden State Parkway from Milepost 48 to Milepost 63. The two toll roads are among the busiest in the country and have long been severely and routinely overcrowded. The Turnpike’s 35-mi. long $2.7 billion widening project is the largest of its type to be carried out by the Authority to date. When completed the

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) was intended to be an effective antidote to high unemployment and stagnant growth in the construction industry. A year after the Act passed, the consensus is that things would have been worse without it. There is no denying the impact on the industry of billions of earmarked dollars. Yet there is disappointment. While major construction associations continue to voice support for the stimulus package for which they lobbied hard, even they sound a little defensive about it. “To appreciate the success of the Recovery Act’s transportation provisions, it is necessary to sidestep the political rhetoric about ‘outlays’ and jobs created vs. saved,” declared a white paper authored in February by the Transportation Construction Coalition, co-chaired by the American Road and Transportation Builders Association and Associated General Contractors. “The simple facts from the Federal Highway Administration and Federal Transit Administration are that, as of Feb. 17: • $16.84 billion in recovery act highway funds are under construction; • $8.46 billion in highway funds have been committed for specific projects; • $7.24 billion in recovery act public transportation funds have been

see NJTA page 34

see STIMULUS page 22

New Lake Champlain Bridge One Step Closer The new bridge’s design is visually pleasing, complements the environment and protects the area’s historic nature. The bridge design has an expected lifespan of at least 75 years.

By Mary S. Yamin-Garone CEG CORRESPONDENT

Less than one month after its demolition New York and Vermont officials — and the public — have selected a design for the new Lake Champlain Bridge. In January, New York State Gov. David Paterson and Vermont Gov. Jim Douglas announced the Modified Network Tied Arch Bridge concept had been chosen for the new bridge. The public’s preference was one of several factors considered. It also played a significant role in the recommendation to proceed with the unique arch structure option. “The selection of a design concept for the

Lake Champlain Bridge replacement is a major step in restoring this critical connection between New York and Vermont,” said Paterson. “New York and Vermont’s transportation agencies identified the Modified Network Tied Arch

Bridge as the overwhelming favorite of the people who live near and depend on this vital link. The next phase of design work will begin immediately as we continue our efforts to restore this important transportation connection.” Douglas said, “Both the public and our bridge engineers agree the Modified Tied Arch is an outstanding and appropriate design to replace see BRIDGE page 14


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