EDITOR’S NOTE: During National Engineers Week, which calls attention to the importance of engineering and career opportunities in engineering, blog posts are featuring different aspects of engineering at ADOT. By Caroline Carpenter / ADOT Communications ADOT engineers design and execute projects, ensure the quality of materials used in pavement, rebar, concrete and more, protect Arizona’s $20 … Read more
EDITOR’S NOTE: During National Engineers Week, which calls attention to the importance of engineering and career opportunities in engineering, blog posts are featuring different aspects of engineering at ADOT.By Steve Elliott / ADOT Communications To explain her role as an ADOT materials engineer, Julie Kliewer suggests thinking about the parts and pieces that go into anything. … Read more
AMES, Iowa – Feb. 22, 2018 – The public information meeting scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 22, to discuss the highway corridor study near the intersection of Iowa 141 and Iowa 415 Polk County has been cancelled due to inclement weather. The meeting was to be held between 5 and 6:30 p.m. at the Jester Park … Read more
EDITOR’S NOTE: During National Engineers Week, which calls attention to the importance of engineering and career opportunities in engineering, blog posts are featuring different aspects of engineering at ADOT.By Tom Herrmann / ADOT Communications Ever played Sim City? The game that has been amusing millions since 1989 lets you design a city from the buildings to the … Read more
AMES, Iowa – Feb. 21, 2018 – The Iowa Department of Transportation is conducting a planning study of Interstate 80. The study is being developed and released through a series of technical reports that identify the existing condition of I-80, the way the system is performing, short- and long-term issues, and strategies to improve the … Read more
EDITOR’S NOTE: During National Engineers Week, which calls attention to importance of engineering and career opportunities in engineering, blog posts are featuring different aspects of engineering at ADOT. By Dustin Krugel / ADOT Communications Graduating from the University of Arizona and joining the Arizona Department of Transportation’s Engineer in Training program in 2007, Kole Dea was … Read more
NCDOT Names Pea Island Bridge for Outer Banks Hero by Rodanthe – The heroic leader of the Pea Island Life-Saving Station, who saved numerous lives off the shores of the Outer Banks, was honored today with a new bridge named in his honor. North Carolina Department of Transportation Secretary Jim Trogdon, along with other state … Read more
Feb. 19, 2018 – AMES, Iowa – Iowa Department of Transportation officials are urging motorists to evaluate the necessity of each trip during poor winter driving conditions, and monitor weather forecasts and road condition reports before heading out on the roads. Log on to https://511ia.org/ for the latest road conditions, towing restrictions, and snowplow locations … Read more
EDITOR’S NOTE: During National Engineers Week, which calls attention to importance of engineering and career opportunities in engineering, blog posts are calling attention to different aspects of engineering at ADOT. By Doug Nick / ADOT Communications You may have seen the bumper sticker that says, “If you can read this, thank a teacher,” and we heartily agree. … Read more