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September 13, 2017 • Vol. XXX • No. 19 • 470 Maryland Drive • Ft. Washington, PA 19034 • 215-885-2900 • Toll Free 800-523-2200 • Fax 215-885-2910
DOTD Deploys Resources for Harvey Victims
DSI Relies on Gregory Poole Equipment Company…8
The Department of Transportation and Development used state resources to mobilize buses to help citizens get to shelters in Louisiana beginning Aug. 30.
Attendees Converge on PWX Show…14
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Installation of the giant girders connecting the north and south sides of the so-called “Bridge Over Broad” has required a great deal of planning and effort.
The Water Expo Sees More Participants…20
Project to Relieve Congestion in Fast-Growing Tenn. City By Cindy Riley
Table of Contents ................4 Attachment & Parts Section ......................................35-40 Truck & Trailer Section ........ ......................................42-46 Recycling Section ........53-67 Business Calendar ............72 Auction Section ............90-96 Advertisers Index ..............98
A $17.6 million project that will reduce congestion at one of Tennessee’s busiest intersections remains on track in Murfreesboro. The work involves separating the intersection of state Route 1 (Broad Street) and state Route 10/96 (Memorial Boulevard/Old Fort Parkway) in Rutherford County, and calls for a new bridge on Memorial Boulevard, which will create an overpass over Broad Street. “Murfreesboro is one of the fastest growing cities in the U.S.,” said Kathryn Schulte, Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) spokesperson. “Keeping traffic moving is extremely important to help support the rapid growth. This project will provide much needed congestion relief to the area.” The Nashville Metropolitan Planning Organization identifies this intersection as the most congested in Murfreesboro. The Average Daily Traffic (ADT) on Old Fort Parkway/Memorial Boulevard is 27,240. The ADT on Broad Street is 31,420. This means nearly 60,000 vehicles pass through this entire intersection every day. By 2034, the ADT is projected to be 72,740. Construction on the high-profile project began in January 2014. Plans include enhanced lighting, landscaping and aesthetic treatment of retaining walls. Other improvements to Broad Street, Memorial Blvd and Old Fort Pkwy include sidewalks and curb and gutter. CEG CORRESPONDENT
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The Department of Transportation and Development used state resources to mobilize buses to help citizens get to shelters in Louisiana beginning Aug. 30. This was done in an effort to assist the state of Texas during their need for additional resources due to the overwhelming devastation brought on by Harvey. These assets will be utilized as long as needed to assist the state’s neighbors along the Louisiana/Texas border. DOTD employees are working with state and local partners to assist the citizens taking shelter at Burton Coliseum in Lake Charles. Buses also transported citizens to a shelter in Alexandria. I-10 westbound in Louisiana remains closed at the Texas state line due to flooding in Texas. Travelers can access travel information by visiting the 511 Traveler Information website at www.511la.org. Also, motorists can access the latest updates on real-time traffic and road conditions using the 511 Traveler Information System by dialing 511 from their telephone and saying the route or region on which they are seeking information. Out-of-state travelers can call 1-888-ROAD-511 (1-888-762-3511). Additionally, motorists can find out travel information for Texas via www.drivetexas.org. (This story also can be found on Construction Equipment Guide’s website at www.constructionequipmentguide.com.)