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Accelerated Bridge Repairs: Meeting the Challenge in Oklahoma
In a record-setting display of accelerated construction, traffic began rolling over the reconstructed Interstate 40 bridge in eastern Oklahoma on July 29, just slightly more than 2 months after the bridge's collapse. Learn how Oklahoma's Department of Transportation met this challenge.

The Time for Accelerated Construction is Now
As the Nation's system of highways and bridges ages, the necessity of repairing and replacing the highway infrastructure means that "Work Zone Ahead" alerts are a daily sight to many U.S. motorists. Read about the accelerated construction techniques that are gaining in popularity across the country.

Workshops Explore Innovative Approaches to Accelerated Construction
Increases in traffic volume nationwide coupled with growing numbers of road rehabilitation and reconstruction projects are often a recipe for congestion and delays for the traveling public. Two pilot accelerated construction workshops held this past spring looked at innovative ways to accelerate the reconstruction of primary corridors in need of major rehabilitation, all while maintaining quality and safety for the motorist and the highway worker.

Making Work Zones Work for You
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (DOT) and FHWA teamed up recently with the goal of "Making Work Zones Work Better." At a pilot work zone mobility and safety workshop held in Raleigh, North Carolina, in June 2002, 115 participants heard presentations on such topics as worker safety, work zone strategies, traffic management, contracting, and travel information.

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