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® January 21 2026 Vol. XXXVIII • No. 2
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VDOT Filling in Gaps Between Richmond, Hampton Roads...8
Superior Construction photo
Tackling Brownfield Projects: Sitecrafters of Florida Inc. ...12
The John T. Brooks Bridge connects Florida’s Fort Walton Beach and Okaloosa Island. Built in 1965, the four-lane bridge is the primary connection between Okaloosa Island and the mainland.
The John T. Brooks Bridge connects Florida’s Fort Walton Beach and Okaloosa Island. Built in 1965, the four-lane bridge is the primary connection between Okaloosa Island and the mainland. The design-build team of Superior Construction and WSP is constructing a new John T. Brooks Bridge, a significant upgrade over the original. By Larry Bernstein
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Meekins Conducts 31st Annual Winter Auction in Lumberton, N.C. ...84
Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Wood, Brush & Processing Equipment Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39-42 Paving Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47-65 Business Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78 Auction Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82-85 Advertisers Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Inciting Incident The ADT on the bridge is more than 66,000, significantly more than when the bridge was constructed. Currently, drivers periodically experience slowdowns crossing the bridge. The bridge serves as the primary access route to and from Okaloosa see BRIDGE page 66
S.T. Wooten Continues $81M Gordon Road Widening in North Carolina By Cindy Riley
In New Hanover County, N.C., construction workers are widening 2.5 mi. of Gordon Road. The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is overseeing the $81 million effort, which calls for a 17.5-ft. raised median. “Gordon Road is a heavily traveled corridor connecting Market Street [U.S. 17] to I-40,” said Jamie Martinez Gomez, NCDOT senior assistant resident engineer. “With significant residential growth, commuter traffic and tourism in Wilmington, the two-lane road is no longer adequate. Widening to a four-lane divided facility will improve safety, increase capacity and reduce congestion.
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see NCDOT page 74
S.T. Wooten Corporation photo
In New Hanover County, N.C., construction workers are widening 2.5 mi. of Gordon Road.