- Pennsylvania Turnpike Celebrates Opening Of Hawk Falls Replacement Bridge
- Transportation Corridor Agencies Receives Statewide Recognition For Strong 2025 Performance
- Maine Turnpike Sparks Students' Interest In Skilled Trades Careers
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Pennsylvania Turnpike Celebrates Opening Of Hawk Falls Replacement Bridge
Yesterday, May 26, the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to commemorate the opening of the new Hawk Falls Bridge on the Northeast Extension. The project to replace an existing bridge (and reconstruct the nearby Hickory Run Road span) began in 2022 and cost $88 million.
Spanning the 720-foot Mud Run Gorge and standing almost 200 feet above water, the new four-lane, steel deck arch bridge has wider shoulders and a wider median than the old span. It will carry an average of more than 24,000 vehicles per day within a corridor where traffic volume has increased since the pandemic. The bridge was constructed with weathering steel and without expansion joints to reduce long-term maintenance requirements and to improve longevity. The structure’s arch ribs contain nearly eight miles of wiring, are fully lit, and are connected to electric and ventilation systems to ease inspections.
The cranes used to build the bridge’s three arches were assembled on site from parts transported in 70 tractor-trailer loads for each crane. The materials used in construction included 3,304 tons of structural steel and 4,800 cubic yards of concrete.
Modjeski and Masters, the firm that designed the old bridge in the 1950s, served as the new bridge’s primary designer. Trumbull Corporation was PTC’s construction contractor. STV will begin work in June on demolition of the old bridge. PTC expects the project to reach final completion this fall.
Source: PTC news release
Highway-Tunnel-Bridge Maintenance Modjeski and Masters Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) STV Trumbull CorporationTransportation Corridor Agencies Receives Statewide Recognition For Strong 2025 Performance
The California Transportation Foundation (CTF) recently conferred its Organization of the Year award on the Transportation Corridor Agencies (TCA). The Orange County toll roads operator was recognized for enhancing regional mobility, advancing innovative tolling solutions, maintaining strong fiscal stewardship, and delivering benefits to the communities it serves.
Highlights of TCA’s recent performance include advancing the 241/91 Express Connector Project, contributing to expanded toll interoperability, forming toll processing services partnerships with the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority and the Capital Area Regional Tolling Authority, expanding its Disabled Veterans’ program, and strengthening its financial position through early bond paydowns.
Laurie Berman, former Caltrans director and current CTF chair, commented, “TCA’s achievements this past year exemplify excellence in transportation through its commitment to innovation, strong fiscal management, and meaningful community impact. Their work continues to help shape the future of mobility in California.”
CTF is a non-profit organization that supports the state’s transportation industry by recognizing industry and agency excellence, sponsoring education programs, awarding scholarships, and providing injured and fallen transportation worker emergency relief.
Source: TCA news release
California Industry Awards & Recognitions Transportation Corridor Agencies (CA)Maine Turnpike Sparks Students' Interest In Skilled Trades Careers
The Maine Turnpike Authority (MTA) recently supported an effort to interest more students, ages 10 and above, in exploring careers in the skilled trades. As part of its commitment to workforce development, the authority was a sponsor of the state’s first skills expo organized by Bring Back the Trades, a group dedicated to raising awareness of career options through interactive demonstrations and interaction with working professionals.
It’s estimated that over 1,500 students attended the event. They had opportunities to explore a snowplow, bucket truck, electric fleet truck, and equipment used in building and maintenance operations. MTA ITS staff demonstrated traffic signal components and their mobile work van. Authority human resources representatives answered questions about career paths and jobs of the future. Interactive problem solving activities showed the students that maintaining the turnpike requires technical knowledge, quick thinking, and coordinated teamwork, as well as the ability to operate equipment.
“Bring Back the Trades gives young people tactile experiences that help them understand what skilled trades careers involve,” commented MTA chief executive Andre Briere. “Seeing the equipment up close and meeting the professionals who operate and maintain it helps students picture themselves in these roles in a way that classroom presentations alone cannot achieve.”
The interest shown in MTA demonstrations immediately led to an invitation to continue outreach at a public school that participates in the state’s JMG (Jobs for Maine Graduates) workforce development program.
Source: MTA news release
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