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environment1 year ago

Nitin Gadkari Discusses Road Solutions and Launches NDTV Auto Site

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced efforts to use municipal garbage for road construction to address Delhi's waste problem, citing successful projects like the Mumbai-Delhi Expressway. Additionally, initiatives to convert agricultural stubble into biofuel are underway, aiming to reduce pollution and promote self-reliance. Gadkari highlighted the reduction in stubble burning and the economic benefits of transforming waste into wealth through innovation and technology.

via NDTV|
#biofuel#delhi#environment
infrastructure2 years ago

"Williamson County Unveils East Wilco Highway's Inaugural Section"

Williamson County in Texas has opened Segment 1 of the East Wilco Highway, a two-lane road with a turning lane in the middle, to help accommodate the growing number of cars in the area. The project also widened County Road 138 to add a dedicated right-turn lane to northbound State Highway 130. Segment 3, which includes a bridge over U.S. 79 and the Union Pacific Railroad, is currently under construction. Segment 2 will be decided by voters in the upcoming election. The county is currently working on over 50 road projects, facing challenges such as increased costs and labor shortages.

via KXAN.com|
#east-wilco-highway#infrastructure#road-construction
infrastructure2 years ago

Samsung Highway Segment 1 Opens in Williamson County

Segment 1 of the Samsung Highway project in Williamson County, Texas, has opened, connecting FM 972 to CR 404. The project aims to improve safety and mobility in the growing East Williamson County area. Segment 2, connecting CR 404 to FM 3349, is expected to be completed by summer 2024. The county has undertaken numerous road projects to accommodate increased traffic and construction trucks, with 58 eminent domain requests made between January 2022 and June 2023. The construction cost for Segment 1 was $13,749,803.65, funded through the county's 2019 Road Bond.

via KXAN.com|
#east-wilco-highway#infrastructure#road-construction
infrastructure2 years ago

Texas Secures Historic $142 Billion Investment for Statewide Road Infrastructure

Texas Governor Greg Abbott and the state's Department of Transportation (TxDOT) have announced a record $142 billion investment in Texas' transportation infrastructure, including a $100 billion 10-year statewide roadway construction plan. The plan aims to improve safety, reduce congestion, and preserve roadways. Among the projects is the "Downtown 10" project in El Paso, which is halfway funded at $750.5 million. The investment includes funding for widening I-10, extending FM 2185, and improving US 54 and SH 178, among other projects. Governor Abbott stated that this investment will strengthen Texas' roadways and build a next-generation transportation network.

via KVIA|
#funding#governor-abbott#infrastructure
transportation2 years ago

SMF to Highway 50: Congestion Relief Project Underway

Caltrans has begun a $39 million project to improve safety and alleviate congestion on Interstate 5 between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and the Highway 50 interchange. The project will include the construction of auxiliary lanes, ramp meters, and upgrades to intelligent transportation systems. With the area experiencing development and airport expansion, the project aims to enhance traffic flow and safety. The stretch of I-5 currently sees 175,000 vehicles and 21,000 trucks daily, and the project is expected to support economic development in the region.

via CBS News|
#congestion#highway-50#i-5
transportation2 years ago

Multiple Road Closures and Detours Expected in Pennsylvania and New York.

The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission announced that a more than 100-mile detour will be in place for westbound drivers from the Breezewood interchange to the New Stanton interchange from 11 p.m. Saturday, June 24, through 6 a.m. June 25, 2023, due to necessary road work to implement an interim traffic crossover as part of a total reconstruction project between mile markers 102-109 in Somerset County. The closure is expected to cause higher than normal traffic volumes on the detour route, and drivers are advised to avoid traveling the Turnpike overnight on the said dates.

via PennLive|
#detour#pennsylvania-turnpike#road-construction
environment2 years ago

Florida considers using radioactive material for road construction.

Florida lawmakers have sent a bill to Governor Ron DeSantis that would allow the use of phosphogypsum, a radioactive waste material from the fertilizer industry, in road construction. Conservation groups are urging DeSantis to veto the bill, citing concerns about water quality and increased cancer risk for road construction crews. Phosphogypsum is a byproduct of the production of phosphoric acid for fertilizer, and Florida is the world's largest producer of phosphate. The EPA prohibits the use of phosphogypsum in road construction, but the bill claims it can be used in accordance with EPA approval.

via NPR|
#environment#florida#phosphogypsum