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Shredded Tyres Stabilise Highway: Oregon engineers used 5,800 tons; project cut landslide risk at low cost

In 1990, engineers in Oregon pioneered a highway repair project that utilized shredded tires to address a daunting slope stability issue. By replacing heavy soil with lightweight tire materials, they reduced the overall weight significantly. The project repurposed about 580,000 tires, proving effective in landslide prevention while also lowering material…

The Times of India · Nov 4

Foundry Sand Aids Embankment Repair: Ohio highway project uses recycled fill; testing and moisture control prove crucial

In Ohio, foundry sand, a by-product of metal casting, was employed to refurbish an embankment. The Ohio Department of Transportation carried out rigorous laboratory assessments to verify its effectiveness for this task. Moisture management played a vital role in ensuring optimal compaction during the embankment repairs. This initiative showcased how…

The Times of India · Oct 17

Oklahoma begins $408 million replacement of 81-year-old Lake Texoma bridge

Oklahoma is set to replace the Roosevelt Bridge over Lake Texoma with a modern four-lane bridge, an ambitious project worth over $408 million. Construction has recently commenced and is expected to take about three years, with a target completion date in fall 2029. Notably, the current bridge will remain open…

The Times of India · Sep 17

Oregon's DOT Abruptly Says "No Snowmobiling" on Scenic Highway This Year

One of the coolest parts about living in the West is each state's propensity to close mountain highways during winter. That may sound like a weird perk given fewer roads means more people on others, which would likely cause traffic, and traffic ain't fun. But fewer open roads also means…

RideApart · Oct 31, 2024

Intel is trucking a 916,000-pound 'Super Load' across Ohio to its new fab, spawning road closures over nine days

Intel is trucking a 916,000-pound cold box from the Ohio River to its new fab near Columbus. This load is one of the largest of Intel's approximately 20 super loads making their way across the state.

Tom’s Hardware · Jun 12, 2024

Ohio Has A Problem With People Crashing Into Snow Plows

There have been 16 crashes so far this season, and winter is far from over.

Motor1 · Feb 1, 2024