PennDOT - Thu November 08, 2018
Construction to Reconstruct, Widen U.S. 1 in Bensalem, Pa., Under Way
Construction began Oct. 29 on a four-year project to reconstruct and widen a 1.3-mi. section of U.S. 1 from Old Lincoln Highway to just south of the Neshaminy Interchange in Bensalem Township, Bucks County....
Emily Buenzle - Thu October 25, 2018
Nonprofit Sues State, FHWA Over Historic Bridge Replacement
The Delaware Riverkeeper Network, a nonprofit, is suing the state of Pennsylvania and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) over the replacement of a historic bridge that has spanned the Tinicum Creek since the War of 1812....
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation - Mon October 15, 2018
PennDOT Accepting Unsolicited P3 Plans Through Dec. 31
The PennDOT Office of Public-Private Partnerships (P3) announced that it is accepting unsolicited proposals for transportation projects from the private sector through Dec. 31. The submission period applies to PennDOT-owned projects and infrastructure....
PennDOT - Mon October 08, 2018
Wolf Administration Announces Improved Bridge Conditions, New Online Bridge Tool
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Secretary Leslie S. Richards announced that the overall condition of state-maintained bridges has improved compared to January 2015. PennDOT also has unveiled a new “Bridge Conditions” map at projects.penndot.gov where the public can view conditions of state-and-locally owned bridges....
PennDOT - Wed October 03, 2018
Pennsylvania Invites Teens to 'Innovations Challenge'
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) invited high school students in grades 9-12 to participate in the second PennDOT Innovations Challenge, which encourages students to use their problem-solving, creative and strategic-thinking abilities to solve real-world transportation challenges....
Craig Mongeau - CEG Editor in Chief - Mon October 01, 2018
Fifty Years in the Making — I-95 Finally Connects Maine to Florida With Opening of the 'Missing Link'
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, PennDOT, FHWA and elected officials, including U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, cut the ceremonial ribbon Sept. 21, 2018, on Stage 1 of the PA Turnpike/I-95 Interchange project....
Cindy Riley – CEG Correspondent - Mon September 17, 2018
Philly Bridge Undergoes $103M Facelift
As part of its commitment to bridge preservation, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is rehabilitating the Chestnut Street bridge over the Schuylkill River, connecting Center City Philadelphia with University City and West Philadelphia....
Irwin Rapoport – CEG Correspondent - Wed December 14, 2016
Pennsylvania Turnpike's $425M Interchange Project on Schedule
There are three construction projects left to complete for Stage 1 of the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission's $425 million I-95 Interchange project in Bensalem and Bristol Townships in Bucks County....
Lori Tobias – CEG Correspondent - Mon August 06, 2018
PA Turnpike/I-95 'Missing Link' Nears Finish
After decades of talk, plans, studies, designs and all the other myriad issues that go with a major highway project, the $425 million Pennsylvania Turnpike/I-95 Interchange is on the cusp of completion....
PennDOT - Fri July 20, 2018
PennDOT Promotes Work Zone Safety, Honors Fallen Workers
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), the Constructors Association of Western Pennsylvania (CAWP) and the Pennsylvania State Police held a media briefing to urge safe driving throughout work zones in the region....
