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® July 9 2025 Vol. XXXVII • No. 14
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Thompson Tractor Holds Tech Demo in Hanceville, Ala. ...12
RCS Grading Inc. — Grading Beyond Expectations...16
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 Paving Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31-47
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 48
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Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-66 Auction Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82-85 Business Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83 Advertisers Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86 See story page 28 74
COVID-19 forced construction contractors to rethink their approach to a multitude of issues, including insurance coverage for projects. Since investing in supply-chain visibility, vendor vetting and risk diversification, today the industry is better positioned for whatever comes next.