More than $6 billion invested since start of Move Illinois Program DOWNERS GROVE, IL, JULY 26, 2018 — The Illinois Tollway Board of Directors today approved six construction contracts and two professional engineering service contracts totaling $30.5 million at its July meeting. More than $484 million in construction contracts have been approved by the Tollway Board in […]
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MD Governor Announces Study of Potential I-95 Interchange Project in Cecil County
Informational Public Open House Scheduled for Tuesday, July 31 Baltimore, MD, July 20, 2018 — The Hogan Administration today announced the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA), in coordination with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), is studying a potential interchange at I-95 and Belvidere Road in western Cecil County. The potential enhancements would improve truck access to I-95 […]
TransCore Selected to Modernize Electronic Toll Collection System along US and Canadian Border
New toll system enables interoperability and ensures reliable bi-national travel and commerce NASHVILLE, TN, June 27, 2018 — The Thousand Islands Bridge Authority (TIBA) has selected TransCore to design, develop, and maintain a next-generation toll collection system for its iconic international bridge that connects Wellesley Island, New York to Hill Island, Ontario. TransCore will replace […]
ARTBA Leader Pete Ruane Announces Retirement Plans
Washington, D.C., June 19, 2018 — Pete Ruane, president and chief executive officer of the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA), today announced he will be retiring from the organization in October after 30 years of service. He is the longest tenured head of the 116-year-old organization. After Ruane’s departure, ARTBA Executive Vice President & Chief […]
Hogan Administration Adds $890 Million to Extend I-95 Express Toll Lanes
$1.1 Billion Project To Add Two Express Toll Lanes on Northbound I-95 from White Marsh to Abingdon Baltimore, MD, June 15, 2018 — The Hogan Administration announced today the investment of an additional $890 million to extend the northbound I-95 Express Toll Lanes (ETL). The expanded $1.1 billion project will now provide two ETLs for more […]