KYTC - Tue January 04, 2022
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Awards Contract for I-69 ORX Section 1 in Henderson
It's the final key step to move one of Gov. Andy Beshear's top-priority transportation projects to construction — Section 1 of the I-69 Ohio River Crossing (I-69 ORX) between Henderson and Evansville, Ind....
Lori Tobias – CEG Correspondent - Wed December 22, 2021
Sherman Minton Bridge Undergoing $137M Makeover
Fifty-nine years after opening, the iconic Sherman Minton Bridge carrying I-64 and U.S. 150 traffic over the Ohio River between Louisville, Ky., and New Albany, Ind., is in need of structural repairs. But the challenges of rehabbing a double decked bridge over a major body of water are many, not the least of which are traffic and space....
CEG - Tue December 21, 2021
Bunch Brothers Holds Annual Fall Auction in Louisville
Bunch Brothers Auctioneers returned to Louisville for its annual two-day day fall auction at the Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center on Dec. 7 to 8. Conducted for area contractors, dealers and rental houses, the sale featured a large selection of construction equipment and trucks....
CEG - Wed December 15, 2021
Soosan America's Rock Commander Gives Flynn Brothers Inc. Confidence
To supplement their teacher incomes, brothers John and Jesse Flynn started an asphalt patching and driveway paving business in the Louisville, Ky., area in 1973, working from the back of their pickup truck....
CEG - Wed November 10, 2021
GIE+Expo Returns to Kentucky Expo Center in Louisville for 2021 Show
The Green Industry & Equipment Expo (GIE+Expo) was back in full force this year at the Kentucky Expo Center in Louisville, Ky., from Oct. 20 to 22. The event, sponsored by the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP), Outdoor Power Equipment Institute Inc....
CEG - Wed October 27, 2021
Link-Belt Hosts 2021 CraneFest at Its Lexington, Ky., HQ
Link-Belt Cranes held CraneFest 2021 at its world headquarters in Lexington, Ky., Sept. 27 to Oct. 1. The event was staged in two-day sessions with representatives from the company's dealer network, rental houses and end users in attendance to learn about Link-Belt's historic beginnings, manufacturing capabilities and lineup of world class cranes....
CEG - Thu October 07, 2021
VIDEO: Industry Professionals Gather in Louisville for 'Largest-Ever' Utility Expo
Utility professionals were in the operator's seat Sept. 26 to Sept. 28, 2021 in Louisville, Ky., as the Utility Expo brought the industry back together. Organizations from across the country, including Duke Energy, CenterPoint Energy, Michels, Intren and Henkels & McCoy Inc., sent representatives ranging from CFO, COO, executive vice president, fleet and asset and equipment purchasing, to view specialized exhibits and product unveilings, participate in hands-on test drives and demonstrations, learn about the latest innovations in the industry and make purchasing decisions....
Chuck MacDonald – CEG CORRESPONDENT - Tue September 28, 2021
ATS Construction's 72-Hour Paving Sprint Rehabs Kentucky's Blue Grass Airport
Blue Grass Airport in Lexington, Ky., plays a key role in the economics of the state. Located near the capital, the airport services a city that is home to the state's flagship university and is a center for horse racing and horse breeding....
Department of Veterans Affairs - Wed September 01, 2021
VA, USACE Announce Contract for New $840M Louisville Medical Center
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Louisville District, will build a new 104 bed, full-service hospital in Louisville, Ky. An $840 million contract was awarded to Walsh-Turner Joint Venture II headquartered in Chicago, Ill., on Aug....
Sherman Minton Renewal Project - Tue August 03, 2021
Crews Prep for Painting On Ohio River Bridge, Hold Contest
Preparations for bridge painting are under way as part of the Sherman Minton Renewal project. The painting portion of this major rehabilitation project will not only give the structure an attractive new finish but also will protect the bridge for many years to come....
