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Flyover: Types, Design, and Advantages

The Constructor

A flyover is a high-level road bridge that crosses over another railroad or highway intersection or an existing road. A road, highway, or railroad may be required for the passage. It is also called an “overpass.” A bridge […].

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Cabmate Suspension System Adjusts to Bumps in the Road

Construction Equipment

A new cab air-suspension system delivers a smoother ride for trucks and tractors, and therefore their occupants, especially over harsh pavement and railroad crossings, says Link Manufacturing, maker of the Cabmate suspension that forms the basis for the new product. Cabmate ROI, for Road Optimized…

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Best Highway/Bridge, Excellence in Safety, Award of Merit; I-10, Ina Road Traffic Interchange

ENR Construction

Before the renovations, Ina Road crossed at-grade railroad tracks and then crossed under I-10, which created traffic delays during peak travel periods, primarily due to the busy railway.

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New York’s Moynihan Train Hall opens

BD+C

The new Daniel Patrick Moynihan Train Hall has opened its doors to travelers from the Long Island Rail Road, the New York City Subway, Amtrak, and the entire northeast region. Moynihan Station connects to nine platforms and 17 tracks that primarily service the Long Island Railroad and Amtrak.

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Award of Merit Small Project: River Road Bridge over Raritan Valley Railroad, Emergency Bridge Replacement

ENR Construction

Sustainability, history, quality and safety were themes throughout the process of replacing a deteriorated timber-decked bridge above a NJ Transit rail line with a high-strength prestressed single-span concrete box beam superstructure fabricated off site to help expedite construction.

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1/4 Million May Go Without Heat While Utility and Railroad Argue

Construction Equipment

After the freight train derailed in Plainfield, Illinois on June 30, spilling more than 30,000 gallons of crude oil, the CN Rail Road said utility company, Nicor Gas , was to blame for the accident because soil beneath the tracks gave way while a gas pipeline was being rebuilt nearby.

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How to derive formula for super elevation or road bending

Construction Cost Estimating

By going through the following construction video, you can learn the tips for obtaining formula toward full super elevation of highway or road. Full super-elevation stands for the amount with which the external edge of a curve located at a road or railway is grounded directly above the inner edge.

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