Department of Transportation may close parts of airspace if government shutdown continues, Duffy says Secretary Sean Duffy's comment comes amid a growing number of flight delays at airports across the country.

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State DOTs Make Preparations for Winter Operations State DOTs are preparing for winter operations by inspecting equipment, hiring seasonal workers, and engaging in outreach efforts. Ohio DOT, for example, has 3,000 drivers and aims to clear primary routes within 2 hours of snowfall. Idaho DOT holds a 'Name a Snowplow' contest to promote winter driving safety....

State DOTs Make Preparations for Winter Operations #AASHTO #SitePrep #SnowEquipment #USDepartmentofTransportation

West Virginia Wants to Install More Structural Monitoring Systems on Older State Bridges West Virginia plans to expand high-tech structural monitoring systems on bridges using funds from the USDOT's SMART Grant Program. The initiative aims to detect issues early, prioritize repairs, and enhance safety, efficiency, and innovation in infrastructure management statewide....

West Virginia Wants to Install More Structural Monitoring Systems on Older State Bridges #Bridges #federalfunding #safety #USDepartmentofTransportation

Maine U.S. Senator Helped Fund Shore Repairs, Create Composite Bridge Research Partnership Maine Sen. Susan Collins secures $23 million for Camp Ellis shore repairs, combating erosion caused by historic storms. She also spearheads $8 million partnership to develop innovative composite bridge materials with the University of Maine....

Maine U.S. Senator Helped Fund Shore Repairs, Create Composite Bridge Research Partnership #Maine #USArmyCorpsofEngineers #USDepartmentofTransportation

Opinions Differ On Road Diets for Traffic Calming Efforts Among Transportation Agencies Transportation agencies are at odds over the use of road diets for traffic calming efforts. Some view them as a safety measure, while others believe they hinder traffic flow and emergency vehicle access. Recent federal policy changes indicate a shift away from funding projects that reduce lane capacity for vehicles....

Opinions Differ On Road Diets for Traffic Calming Efforts Among Transportation Agencies #RoadSafety #safety #USDepartmentofTransportation #Construction