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® April 9 2023 Vol. XXIV • No. 8
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Crews Create Key Connection Points in Houston The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is investing $116 million for its Interstate 610/Cambridge project in the southcentral area of Houston, which will create multiple connecting points to major event venues such as NRG Stadium, the Museum District, multiple universities and the Medical Center. The project is designed to reduce congestion, add capacity, create better connectivity with State Highway 288 and improve overall mobility in the area. The work is being performed by Williams Brothers Construction Co. Inc. as part of the Texas Clear Lanes initiative. The project includes the reconstruction of mainlanes, frontage roads and the addition of a freeway overpass with eight direct connect tie-ins at I610/SH 288.
By Irwin Rapoport
CEG CORRESPONDENT
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Ongoing Construction Current construction activity is action packed. The I-610 South Loop eastbound mainlanes between Fannin Street and Scott Street are being reconstructed, with an anticipated completion in late 2024. This includes: removing the old retainBrothers Construction Co. is the general contractor tasked with completing the ing walls from the I-610 bridge over FM Williams $116 million Interstate 610/Cambridge project. Here, a Hyundai excavator is working in 521/Almeda Road and installing drill shafts for tandem with a crane to place the rebar inside the shafts at the Mainline Bridge prior to consee CONNECTION page 26
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The End Goal — Cleaner Air Both Equipment Makers, Fuel Providers Want Seat at Regulation Table By Lucy Perry CEG CORRESPONDENT
Net-zero engine emissions is a construction industry goal, and everyone’s got ideas on how to get there. Sectors of the industry are taking respective stands on federal emissions rulemaking. They are pushing for more of a voice in the rulemaking process while driving the fed to work harder at setting policy that both makes sense and benefits the environment. The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) and its members “have aggressive goals to improve air quality and reduce the impact of clisee EMISSIONS page 56
Equipment manufacturers have made several recommendations to government policymakers regarding future emissions regulations, including to consider practicality versus investment.