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® July 16 2025 Vol. LXVII • No. 15
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By Cindy Riley
Construction crews in Virginia continue making progress on the $756 million Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel (CBBT) expansion as they look ahead to a 2028 completion date. The project includes a new two-lane tunnel from the southernmost island under the Thimble Shoal Channel to the next island, providing a new pathway for drivers crossing the Chesapeake Bay. Workers reached a significant milestone in January, as the tunnel boring
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Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Aggregate & Recycling Section . . . . . . . . . . . . .49-68
machine (TBM) broke through the receiving pit on Two Island at Thimble Shoal Channel. “The parallel tunnel is a key component of enhancing the safety and efficiency of this vital transportation link,” said Fred Stant, CBBT Commission chairman. “It demonstrates the CBBT Commission’s commitment to advancing infrastructure and ensuring the long-term sustainability of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel.” see TUNNEL page 30
Ramping Up Proper Rig Transport Safe Loading, Unloading Practices That Must Be Followed By Lucy Perry
Attachments & Parts Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69-74 Truck & Trailer Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75-79 Auction Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84-92 Business Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88 Advertisers Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
No project can really start until the machinery arrives and is fired up. That’s why load securement is step number one in transporting heavy construction machinery. Assets can be damaged or destroyed, employees can be injured or worse during either loading or unloading, so hauling contractors cannot risk taking safety precautions lightly. There are endless sources for solid information on proper load mobilization, starting with the USDOT. That’s why there’s no excuse for cutting corners during such a critical phase of the construction project. CEG CORRESPONDENT
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Determining transport vehicle hauling capacity is a critical step in the safe machine transport process. Tire pressure must be logged and brake lights are required to function perfectly.
see TRANSPORT page 40