LOS ANGELES — AECOM released a white paper titled, “U.S. Infrastructure: Ignore the Need or Retake the Lead?” The white paper discusses the current state of U.S. infrastructure and examines the potential benefits of public-private partnerships in addressing project funding needs.

LEHI, UTAH — Utah Department of Transportation’s (UDOT) Utah County I-15 Corridor Expansion (I-15 CORE) and contractor, Provo River Constructors (PRC), made history with the successful move of the Sam White Bridge over I-15 in American Fork, Utah, in just one night. It is the longest two-span bridge ever moved by Self Propelled Modular Transporters (SPMTs) in the Western Hemisphere.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced a new and improved bridge oversight initiative that will enable the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to more closely monitor how states are performing their bridge inspections and maintenance.

RALEIGH, N.C. — Gannett Fleming is expanding its operations in Raleigh, N.C., to include bridge and structure services.

JEFFERSON CITY, MO. — University of Missouri Professor Erik Loehr, Ph.D., is the recipient of the Missouri Department of Transportation's 2011 Innovative Researcher Achievement Award. The award recognizes an individual or team that produces exceptional and innovative research to advance transportation in Missouri.