Michael Baker Jr., Inc., an engineering unit of Michael Baker Corporation has been awarded a three year, $2.3 million contract by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) for construction inspection services for the Boston Bridge Project.

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From ArkansasNews.com: Highway panel faces major roadblocks to new funding source
From Birmingham Business Journal: Shelby, Bachus push Northern Beltline project
From thenewstribune.com: Nalley Valley bridge error poorly handled, DOT chief says

From startribune.com: St. Croix bridge plan evaluation slogged down by Gulf oil leak
From The San Diego Union-Tribune: ‘One-of-a-kind’ foot bridge still an everyday construction site
From govtech.com: Research improving sensor technology for bridges and roadways
From The Orange County Register: Officials break ground on big O.C. freeway project
From Puget Sound Business Journal (Seattle): Port of Seattle ready to help replace South Park Bridge

From USA Today: States embrace roundabouts for intersections
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From freep.com: State has Dec. 31 deadline to report on bridges
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