CHICAGO — The Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI) will offer a track of seminars featuring peer-reviewed technical papers at its 2011 Annual Convention/Exhibition and National Bridge Conference. PCI is accepting abstracts for papers to be considered for those sessions now through April 4, 2011.

RICHMOND, VA. — Prior to the competition period deadline, Virginia’s Office of Transportation Public Private Partnerships (PPTA Office), in coordination with the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), received two competing proposals from private firms seeking to develop and operate the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel and Interstate 64 from the I-664 interchange in Hampton to the I-564 interchange, in Norfolk.

WASHINGTON D.C. — American Public Works Association (APWA) leaders recently attended Congressional field hearings and listening sessions in support of accelerating the delivery of federal-aid transportation projects. APWA transportation leaders also provided key testimony for the joint House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee and the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee in Los Angeles to draw attention to the need to reform and streamline the process for implementing federal-aid transportation projects.

WASHINGTON, D.C. ─ Increase in U.S. driving underscores need for continued investment in roads, bridges, and tunnels.

OAKLAND, CALIF. — The new eastern span of the Bay Bridge is soaring to new heights as crews work to install the fourth stage of the new tower, making it significantly taller than the old one. Click here for the full story.