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Texas and Louisiana to share cost of Burr Ferry Bridge replacement project

Louisiana and Texas – Plans are moving forward to replace an 82-year-old bridge that connects Texas and Louisiana over the Sabine River. The estimated $40 million project involves constructing a new structure just south of the current Burr Ferry Bridge, also called the

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West Virginia event and convention center expands in design phase

Virginia – An event and conference center is planned near the Elkins Railyard in Randolph County. The 28,000-square-foot facility is estimated at $11.6 million. The building will serve as a conference and events center as well as a workforce development facility. The multi-purpose

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Splish splash: Austin whitewater park looks promising

Minnesota – A recently completed feasibility study provided a favorable review of replacing the Ramsey Mill Pond Dam with five whitewater pools in the Cedar River near Austin. The park would create recreation opportunities for whitewater rafting, kayaking and tubing. Initial designs for

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Updates and improvements planned across College of the Mainland

The College of the Mainland is moving forward on a list of new buildings and renovations after voters approved a $250 million bond earlier this year. The list of projects is part of the college’s 10-year master facilities plan. One of the

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Texas awarded $400M for statewide EV charging network

On Aug. 16, the Texas Transportation Commission approved the implementation of its Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Plan. After Congress passed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act in November 2021, $407.8 million was awarded to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to help place

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Better roads ahead for drivers in Collin County

The 2024 Unified Transportation Program was recently approved by the Texas Transportation Commission. The commission will pour $100 billion into road improvements across the state. The program is part of a larger $11 billion investment in Dallas area roads over the next

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Two projects added to Texas’ 10-year transportation plan

On Aug. 16, the Texas Transportation Commission approved changes to the Unified Transportation Program (UTP) for 2024. The program is the state’s 10-year plan for transportation infrastructure projects. Among other changes, two additions to the program in the Waco District are of

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UT Austin, MD Anderson to build hospital joint medical center

It was announced this week that The University of Texas (UT) will partner with MD Anderson to bring a new MD Anderson medical facility to the UT campus. The massive new development will also include an expansion of the Dell Medical School. The

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Bridge projects to be abundant throughout 2024

Bridge projects currently in the planning phases are abundant throughout the country. Most are large and complex and the majority fall into the category of critical infrastructure. The examples that follow point to commonalities that can be found in planning documents. All

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