KANSAS CITY, MO. — In its latest America THINKS survey, HNTB Corporation finds many people in America acknowledging that much of the nation’s infrastructure has surpassed its intended life span, is in need of repair and that the current gas tax isn’t enough to foot such hefty bills. In fact, most Americans are willing to support large-scale infrastructure projects through increased tolls or taxes as long as they can directly reap or be assured of the benefits.

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.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA. — The innovative construction methods the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is using to rebuild part of Interstate 81 in Augusta County will reduce construction time by two-thirds, save VDOT millions of dollars, and recycle existing road material back into the new pavement.