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Construction is a major contributor to the U.S. economy. There were more than 919,000 construction establishments in the U.S. in the 1st quarter of 2023. The industry employs 8.0 million employees and creates nearly $2.1 trillion worth of structures each year. Construction is one of the largest customers for manufacturing, mining and a variety of services.

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The construction industry is an ever-evolving sector that affects the lives of many people and shapes the communities in which they live. To ensure that construction projects are completed successfully, it is important to have a comprehensive understanding of the different types of construction projects and their associated complexities and scope.

From residential to industrial to infrastructure projects, many different types of construction projects must be considered when planning and carrying out a project. Residential construction projects are the most common. These projects involve building and remodeling single-family and multi-family homes and renovating existing homes. Commercial construction projects are different in complexity and scope from residential projects. This type of construction involves building office buildings, shopping malls, and warehouses. Industrial construction projects involve manufacturing facilities, power plants, and related oil and gas infrastructure.

Infrastructure construction projects are some of the industry's most complex and long-term projects. These projects involve the construction of bridges, highways, railway tracks, and tunnels. Specialty construction projects also exist and require specialized knowledge and experience. These projects involve environmental remediation, disaster reconstruction, and the construction of theme parks.

Understanding the different types of construction projects is essential for successful completion. Construction projects vary greatly in complexity and scope, and each type must be understood to properly plan, execute, and complete a project. Knowing the different types of construction projects and their associated complexities and scope will help ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget.

Residential Construction Projects

Regarding construction projects residential projects are among the most common. Depending on the client's needs and budget, these projects can vary greatly in complexity and scope. From the construction of single-family homes to multi-family dwellings, residential projects can take various forms.

Single-Family Homes:

The construction of single-family homes remains the most popular type of residential construction project. These homes can range from small cottages to sprawling mansions, depending on the client's budget and preferences. Constructing a single-family home typically begins with designing the blueprint and laying the foundation. From there, subcontractors are brought in for the electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and framing work. Once the interior and exterior are finished, the finishing touches, such as painting and landscaping, are completed.

Multi-Family Dwellings:

Multi-family dwellings like duplexes, triplexes, and apartment complexes are popular residential construction projects. These projects often require a larger budget than single-family homes, as they involve the construction of multiple units. In some cases, the entire complex may need to be built from scratch, while in other cases, existing structures may need to be renovated or remodeled. As with single-family homes, subcontractors are typically hired for the electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and framing work.

Renovations and Remodels:

Renovations and remodels are also common residential construction projects. These projects involve changing existing structures, such as expanding or upgrading existing homes or updating kitchen and bathroom fixtures. In some cases, the entire structure may need to be demolished and rebuilt, while in others, it may require cosmetic changes. Many of the same subcontractors who work on new construction projects can also be hired to do renovations and remodels.

No matter the type of residential construction project, it's important to thoroughly understand the scope and complexity of the project before beginning. This will help ensure the project is completed on time and within budget. Furthermore, working with professionals experienced in residential construction projects will help ensure the project is done correctly and safely.

Commercial Construction Projects

Commercial construction projects are designed and built to serve a business purpose or to provide a service to the public. This type of construction is often large-scale and complex, considering the needs and preferences of the business or public entity it serves. Common commercial construction projects include office buildings, shopping malls, and warehouses.

Office Buildings

Office buildings are designed for private businesses and organizations, providing space for various functions, including meetings, work, and storage. They are often multi-story structures with amenities such as elevators, conference rooms, and break rooms. Office buildings must be constructed with safety features such as fire alarms and sprinklers and must adhere to building codes.

Shopping malls are large retail complexes with numerous retail stores, food courts, and other services. They are built to attract many customers and boost the local economy. Shopping malls must be designed for customers' needs, providing easy store access and ample parking.

Warehouses are large industrial buildings used to store merchandise and materials. They are typically very large and must be designed with safety features such as fire suppression systems. Warehouses must also be able to accommodate the traffic flow, as goods must be shipped in and out efficiently.

Commercial construction projects are typically much larger and more complex than residential projects. They must be designed to accommodate the specific needs of the business or public entity they are designed for, considering factors such as safety, accessibility, and usability. They must also be built to the highest possible standards to protect the investments of the businesses or organizations they serve. By thoroughly understanding the different types of construction projects, businesses and organizations can ensure that their projects are designed and built to meet their needs.

Industrial Construction Projects

Industrial construction is a subset of civil engineering projects that involve constructing and maintaining industrial infrastructure. This type of construction is often complex and requires a high degree of planning and coordination to ensure safety and compliance with building codes and regulations. Industrial construction projects come in many shapes and sizes, from small fabrication projects to large-scale manufacturing and energy production plants.

Manufacturing Facilities

Manufacturing facilities are the most common type of industrial construction project. These projects involve constructing a facility that can manufacture goods or products efficiently and cost-effectively. Manufacturing facilities require careful planning and coordination between engineers, architects, and contractors to ensure that all aspects of the project are cost-effective, safe, and compliant with regulations. Common manufacturing projects include automotive assembly plants, chemical plants, food processing plants, and other industrial production facilities.

Power Plants

Power plants are large-scale industrial construction projects that are designed to generate power for a wide variety of uses. Power plants use various technologies, such as solar, wind, water, nuclear, and natural gas, to generate electricity. Power plants require extensive engineering and design and strong construction management skills to ensure that all safety regulations and codes are met.

Oil and Gas Infrastructure:

Another type of industrial construction project is oil and gas infrastructure. These projects involve constructing and maintaining pipelines, refineries, and storage tanks to transport oil and gas from sources to consumers. Oil and gas infrastructure projects require a high degree of planning and coordination between engineers, architects, and contractors to ensure that all aspects of the project are cost-effective, safe, and compliant with regulations.

Industrial construction projects are complex and require high coordination and planning to ensure safety, cost-effectiveness, and compliance with building codes and regulations. From manufacturing facilities to power plants, and oil and gas infrastructure, these projects come in many shapes and sizes and require a thorough understanding of the project scope and type before they can be completed.

Infrastructure Construction Projects

Infrastructure construction projects involve large-scale construction of public works, such as bridges, highways, railways, and tunnels. Government agencies typically fund these projects and require the coordination of multiple stakeholders.

The complexity of infrastructure construction projects is often greater than other construction projects. This is due to the complexity of the project designs, the environmental impacts, and the need for public approval. Additionally, the scale of the projects is often larger, which increases the risk of cost overruns and delays.

When it comes to actual construction, infrastructure projects require specialized materials and heavy equipment, and the use of advanced engineering techniques. Equipment such as cranes, excavators, and bulldozers are often used to construct large-scale structures. In addition, modern construction methods such as prefabrication have been adopted to improve the efficiency of the builds.

The most common infrastructure construction projects are bridges and highways. Bridges are built to connect two pieces of land, while highways are built to provide access to different towns and cities. Bridges and highways require various engineering techniques, such as using concrete piles and steel cables, for their construction.

Railway tracks are also a common type of infrastructure project. These projects involve the installation of the track, the signaling systems, and the overhead lines that power the trains. This type of project requires specialized materials and equipment and must be carefully planned to ensure the efficient operation of the railway.

Tunnels are another type of infrastructure construction project. Tunnels link two cities or provide access to transportation systems, such as road and rail networks. Tunnel construction is a very complex and costly process, as it requires specialized construction techniques and equipment. In addition, the construction process must be monitored at all times to ensure the safety of those involved.

Overall, infrastructure construction projects are an integral part of our society. These projects require specialized materials, equipment, and techniques and must be carefully planned and monitored to ensure successful and timely completion. Investing in these projects provides numerous benefits to society, such as improved access to transportation, better economic growth, and a healthier environment.

Specialty Construction Projects

Specialty construction projects vary greatly in complexity and scope. These projects typically require specialized expertise and resources that may not be available in standard construction projects. These projects often involve extreme conditions, such as hazardous material cleanup, extreme weather, and the need for specialized equipment.

Environmental remediation projects are a great example of specialty construction projects. These projects involve the cleanup of hazardous materials, such as asbestos, lead, or petroleum-based pollutants, released into the environment. This work requires detailed expertise in identifying and removing these hazardous materials, as well as the proper disposal of them. It is vital to the safety of the public and the environment to complete these projects correctly.

Disaster reconstruction projects are another example of specialty construction projects. After natural disasters like floods or earthquakes, large-scale reconstruction is needed to repair the damage. This work can involve complicated engineering and the specific resources and equipment needed to complete the job. Quick response is also critical to ensure the community can recover from the disaster quickly.

Theme parks are another type of specialty construction project . These projects require a wide variety of skills and resources to construct. Aspects such as engineering, architecture, landscaping, and special effects are all needed to create an enjoyable experience for visitors. Specialty contractors are often needed to complete these projects as they require specialized equipment to complete the job.

Specialty construction projects can be incredibly complex and require much expertise and resources. It is important to understand the complexities of each type of project before starting a project. As the saying goes, "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." Taking the time to understand the specifics of a specialty project can save a great deal of time and money.

Understanding the different types of construction projects is an important part of any successful build. Knowing each type of project's complexity, scope, and benefits is essential for setting realistic expectations and keeping projects on track.

Residential projects, such as single-family homes, multi-family dwellings, and renovations and remodels, are some of the most common projects. Commercial projects, such as office buildings, shopping malls, and warehouses, often require a greater scope of knowledge and more complex project management.

Industrial projects, such as manufacturing facilities, power plants, and oil and gas infrastructure, feature unique challenges that are likely outside of the scope of a typical construction project. Infrastructure projects such as bridges, highways, railway tracks, and tunnels require specialized knowledge and expertise.

Finally, specialty projects, such as environmental remediation, disaster reconstruction, and theme park, require skills and knowledge that might be absent in a typical contractor. It is essential to have a thorough understanding of the specific requirements of any specialty project to ensure the project is completed successfully.

The most successful construction projects have taken the time to understand the different types of projects and the unique challenges that each presents. This understanding allows the contractor to plan and manage projects with realistic expectations, resulting in successful projects completed on time and within budget.

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Below you will find recent updates and photos of each of our Atlanta BeltLine projects in design or construction along with links to get more general information about each project. Additionally, you can explore current design and construction projects via map and list view here . These projects play a pivotal role in furthering the Atlanta BeltLine vision to be the catalyst for making Atlanta a global beacon for equitable, inclusive, and sustainable city life.   

Northeast Trail  

• In Phase I, the trail is complete from Westminster Drive NE, running adjacent to Clear Creek to Evelyn Street. This area is sometimes referred to as the Carriage Trail. Lighting and camera installation, and planting work is complete. This section of trail will be opened for use at the end of March.  Temporary barriers will be in place along the trail edge until permanent handrails along the trail edge can be delivered and installed. The construction team will start refurbishing the wooden Clear Creek bridge along the gravel trail in April.
• Along Phase II, construction grading and wall work is ongoing within the corridor with retaining walls granite cladding underway along the dog park.
• Phase III work, which includes pedestrian safety improvements at the intersection of 10th and Monroe Drive, will be the last phase of work to start. Planning and logistics are in progress for this complex phase of work. The team is fine tuning the plans to minimize traffic impacts. Reeves Young has applied for the traffic and sidewalk permits for 10 th and Monroe.  Once the permits are received from the City, final logistics and phasing plans for the intersection will be shared with the community. The ABI project management team has met with several neighborhood groups and APS to coordinate on timing and phasing of work. 

• Northeast Trail – Segment 3: This federally funded portion of trail includes the mainline trail of the Atlanta BeltLine 22-mile loop, called Northeast Trail – Segment 3, and also includes connector trails to MARTA Lindberg station, PATH 400, and to the Armour-Ottley business district. The design team is finalizing the 90% drawings this month. Real estate acquisition and construction easements are underway and will be followed by GDOT approvals for right of way, environmental, and utility work. A total of 16 real estate parcels will require agreements with property owners.  Construction letting / bidding is targeted for May 2025. The current expected construction start is August of 2025, with up to a three-year schedule to complete the mainline trail and the connector trails.
• Details on each Northeast Trail segment can be found in our design and construction updates section: Segment 1 , Segment 2 , and Segment 3 .

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• Southside Trail – Segments 2 – 3: Construction bids were received on February 27th and a low bidder has been approved by ABI, GDOT, and FHWA.  The team is working to mobilize and start construction in late spring of 2024.  If construction starts as planned, ABI anticipates to have the trail construction wrapped by early 2026, to be followed by landscaping. This project achieved the highest level of federal funding possible at 80% of the total construction budget.   On the interim trail, rail events have caused s lope failure along Skylark Apartments.  A temporary engineering fix has been developed to stabilize the condition near term.  A permanent stabilization solution will be implemented as a part of the construction work.  Trail users should use caution around these areas, which are restricted with cones and barriers.

• Southside Trail – Segment 6, Phase II :  This project will replace the interim condition and includes a new pedestrian bridge over I-20, running parallel to the existing vehicular bridge at Bill Kennedy Way.  The trail section running through Glenwood Park will also be improved to meet BeltLine trail standards.  The design of this project kicked off with the community during an ABI Study Group meeting on March 25th.  The engineering team is currently developing typical cross sections and options for the street and trail composition and alignment.  A Study Group meeting will be scheduled when the concepts are ready to present.
• Manford Road Streetscapes: This project includes the construction of connecting sidewalks to the Southside Trail from the Capitol View Manor neighborhood.  Contractor has constructed the walls, ADA ramps, crosswalks, and signage. Sidewalk construction should be fully completed by mid-April.

Westside Trail  

• Enota Park is an eight-acre park that will be built on the west side of Atlanta. A contract is executed for a Construction Manager for Enota Park, and the award went to Reeves Young. Now that the construction team is on board, the project budget will be confirmed and any required adjustments to the design will be completed to maintain the budget before construction is released to begin. ABI is working with the City of Atlanta to address revisions to real estate parcels within the park, and finalizing construction permitting.  Construction schedule is currently dependent upon permitting and real estate resolution.  A construction start date will be confirmed when these tasks are close to completion.

Northwest Trail  

• Northwest Trail – Segment 1: This section of trail is 0.8 miles in length, beginning at the western edge of Peachtree Parks Apartments and running south along Peachtree Creek. We have executed a contract with Reeves Young for Construction Manager at Risk Services. Drawings are 90% drawings and a cost model for the project is complete. We have begun to procure various parts of the project such as the bridge over Peachtree Creek as well as the materials for the retaining walls along the corridor and all elevated sections. The acquisition of easements is ongoing and once complete, we will be in a position to begin enabling work at the Peachtree Park Apartment complex , targeting early Q2.  This enabling work clear the way for all the work to progress, such as the installation of the new Peachtree Creek bridge.
• Northwest Trail – Segment 2: This segment begins at the southwest corner of Bobby Jones Golf Course and travels east along Colonial Hills Circle for 0.7 miles. Design drawings are 60% complete as of the end of March.  This releases the start of real estate work required to secure the corridor for the trail.
• Northwest Trail – Segment 3: This section of trail begins at Trabert Avenue near Monday Night Brewing’s parking lot and ends after crossing under I-75 at Tanyard Creek, for a total length of 1.2 miles. Design will be 60% complete by May 2024. A contract has been awarded to Astra Group for Construction Manager at Risk Services.  The construction manager will provide early assistance with construction logistics, scheduling, and budgeting while the drawings are being completed.  A section of the trail that is approximately 0.5 miles and runs between between Trabert and Northside is scheduled to start construction early April.
• Northwest Trail – Segment 4: This 0.9-mile-long trail begins at English and Culpepper and ends at the parking lot of Monday Night Brewery at Trabert. The 60% drawings are complete which releases the start of real estate work required to secure the corridor for the trail.  Coordination with the Department of Watershed Management and other property owners has been very productive and the alignment for this segment has been confirmed.
• Northwest Trail – Segment 5:  This trail section begins at the intersection of Marietta Blvd and Huff Rd, traveling to Ellsworth Industrial and English Street for a total of 0.7 miles. Real estate work is coming to an end in Q1.  The project has been posted for construction and bids are due April 11 th .  We expect to be under construction early May. The construction schedule is anticipated to be 14 months.

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• This planning project, primarily focused on determining a preferred transit alignment in the NW BeltLine quadrant where there is no abandoned railroad corridor. It also intends to identify stop locations and generalized cross-sections in the SW and SE quadrants of the BeltLine corridor.  The overall study area is looking at 13-14 miles of future light-rail/streetcar transit corridor, tying into the NE BeltLine quadrant planning work previously performed by MARTA in 2021.  The effort is guided by principles of equity and the goal of developing a world-class network of high-capacity transit in a green guideway wherever possible. Since the October 2 nd kick-off meeting, we have been coordinating outreach with the community via multiple forums, including the State of the BeltLine, an Equity Stakeholder Committee, three small-group roundtables, multiple Pop-Up engagements on weekends, etc. The project runs through June 2025 with numerous engagement points along the way.

You can view February’s design and construction update here .  Our first Quarterly Briefing of 2024 was held virtually on February 8th. You can watch the meeting on the Atlanta BeltLine’s YouTube channel .  

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The NMDOT offers many opportunities for citizens to learn about and to share comments on transportation projects and issues. For details on a particular meeting, please contact the NMDOT District Office nearest the location (see link below). District descriptions, phone numbers and email addresses are on our NMDOT Transportation Districts page.  Upcoming and previous meetings, events, or comment opportunities can be found at the link below.

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New Mexico took an important step to ensure that wildlife species and the connectivity of their habitats are best protected with the passage of the 2019 New Mexico Wildlife Corridors Act. The ensuing Wildlife Corridors Action Plan is being developed jointly by the NMDOT, the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish (NMDGF), and a research team. Work on the Action Plan began in fall 2019 and continued through 2020 and into 2021. A report was prepared to provide an update on the progress of the Wildlife Corridors Action Plan as of the end of 2020.

NM 14 (Cerrillos Rd) Study  in Santa Fe

The NMDOT is conducting an Alignment Study for NM 14 (Cerrillos Road) within the City of Santa Fe between St. Michael’s and St. Francis Drive. Cerrillos Road is a major thoroughfare in the Santa Fe metropolitan area transportation system.  A Live Virtual Public Meeting will be held in Early to Mid 2021 .  Project resources and public meeting details will be posted as they become available.

Dust Storm Mitigation & Safety

New Mexico’s arid climate coupled with drought and ground-disturbing activities contributes to dust storms which often reduce visibility for drivers on nearby roads.  In addition to driver education and information systems NMDOT works with adjacent landowners and land management agencies to identify dust hot spots and encourage conservation and mitigation treatments which will reduce dust emissions and increase safety.  Crashes attributed to dust have occurred throughout the state.

NMDOT Environmental, with support from the Federal Highway Administration, is currently working to mitigate point sources of dust in southwest New Mexico affecting operations on I-10 and U.S. 180.

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Construction boom helps fuel job gains in March

Scott Horsley

Hiring accelerated in the U.S. in March, adding 303,000 jobs, according to a report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The unemployment rate dipped to 3.8%, staying under 4% for more than two full years. People walk past a Home Depot in San Rafael, Calif. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images hide caption

Hiring accelerated in the U.S. in March, adding 303,000 jobs, according to a report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The unemployment rate dipped to 3.8%, staying under 4% for more than two full years. People walk past a Home Depot in San Rafael, Calif.

Construction companies helped to hammer together another strong month for the U.S. job market.

The Labor Department reported Friday that construction firms added 39,000 jobs in March — a remarkably strong showing in the face of high interest rates. Hiring was also robust in health care, restaurants and local government. The unemployment rate dipped to 3.8%, even as more than 400,000 people joined or rejoined the workforce.

"Today's release was a blockbuster jobs report and indicates that recession is not arriving anytime soon," said Anirban Basu, chief economist for the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC). He noted that construction job gains in March were about twice as high as the monthly average over the last year.

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The ABC's most recent Construction Confidence Index found nearly 48% of builders expect to add jobs in the next six months, while only about 11% expect job cuts.

That's surprising at a time when borrowing costs are so high. Mortgage rates are hovering around 6.8%, according to Freddie Mac . Of the jobs added in March, about 14,000 were in residential construction, 19,000 were in non-residential construction, and 6,000 were in civil engineering projects.

"We are seeing an uptick in project opportunities for our folks," said Ryan Odendahl, CEO of Kwest Group, a civil and industrial construction firm based in Perrysburg, Ohio. "We're doing everything from a large road construction project to bike path and park-style projects."

Kwest has about 340 employees and is looking to hire more. About 20% of the company's employees are military veterans, which Odendahl calls a good training ground.

"A squad leader is a foreman with different skills," Odendahl said. "The ability to work outside. The ability to change quickly and to handle adversity that happens on projects every day."

The unemployment rate for construction workers was 5.4% in March — higher than the national average but down from 5.6% a year ago.

"Young people are starting to see the opportunity, both from an earnings potential and a growth potential that the construction industry offers," Odendahl said. "We need to do a better job as an industry of telling some of the great things that are going on in construction. We are competing with all of the other industries in the economy for people."

Overall, U.S. employers added 303,000 jobs in March — significantly more than forecasters had expected. The strength of the job market has allowed the Federal Reserve to take its time in cutting interest rates.

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"We don't need to be in an hurry to cut," Fed chairman Jerome Powell said recently at the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco. "We can wait and become more confident that in fact inflation is coming down to 2%."

The Fed will be watching closely when March inflation numbers are released next week. Average wages in March were up 4.1% — almost certainly outpacing the rise in prices.

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Three 2024 highway department construction projects delayed to next year

Kalli Hawkins | April 6, 2024

The Cook County Highway Department is gearing up for the upcoming construction season.

However, this summer will be significantly different than initially expected due to recent project delays.

A significant  Gunflint Trail project  stretching from the old Gunflint Trail at Fifth Avenue to the “Four Corners” area at Devil Track Road was expected to begin in June. 

Now, that is no longer the case. 

In total, three 2024 Cook County construction projects have been delayed to 2025. 

They include the following:

· Gunflint Trail “Mill the Hill” and Little Devil Track River bridge replacement

· Tofte Park Road reconstruction

· Spruce Creek bridge replacement on Cascade Beach Road

The Cook County Highway Engineer Robbie Hass said the three projects are delayed due to design changes, staffing, and community engagement. 

“It’s a bummer,” Hass said. “Some of these projects get delayed, and it means we have to shuffle around our schedule a little bit.”

Despite the three delayed projects, t he Cook County Highway Department will still move forward with the following 2024 projects:

• Replace Alfred Creek culvert on County Road 28
• Construct a heated storage building on the main highway department property
• Re-align Upper Road over Grand Portage Creek and construct a new timber bridge

Cook County Highway Engineer Robbie Hass stopped by WTIP to talk about the 2024 delayed construction projects. Audio below.

Kalli Hawkins April 6, 2024

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ST. PAUL, Minn. – Travelers should prepare to slow down for construction work zones as road projects begin to ramp up across the state, the Minnesota Department of Transportation announced today. The agency has nearly 200 road construction projects this season that will help maintain and improve Minnesota's roads, bridges and transportation infrastructure; improve safety and mobility; and support jobs that will be worked on statewide.

The 2024 construction season includes 193 planned road and bridge projects, plus 54 projects that will improve airports, water ports, railroad crossings and transit infrastructure.

"Drivers throughout Minnesota can expect to see more work zones, more orange cones, more closed lanes, and more people working along the road wearing their high-visibility gear," said Commissioner Nancy Daubenberger. "We need everyone on the road to work together to keep our crews, and yourselves, safe in work zones. When we all slow down and obey work zone speed limits, set aside our cell phones and other distractions, plan ahead and remain patient, we become safer together as we share the limited space inside work zones."

• Find more information about safe driving around construction work zones .

Significant projects this year

• Replacing and repairing bridges on Interstate 494 between Edina and Richfield continues for the second year of a four-year project that also includes reconfiguring the I-35W/I-494 interchange, building a pedestrian bridge, adding E-ZPass lanes, and constructing noise walls. Other major projects in the Twin Cities Metro area include pavement improvements on I-94 between Oakdale and Lakeland and Highway 36 between Roseville and Little Canada , and the start of a three-year project to repair the Stone Arch Bridge in Minneapolis .
• Completing bridge work on I-35 between the Twin Cities and Duluth and resurface pavement near Hinckley , and the Atkinson bridge over Carlton County Road 61 will be repaired. Roadwork will also continue on I-35 in Duluth .
• Completing the I-35 Faribault project will include ramp, bridge and pavement improvements.
• Crews will begin a three-year project to improve the I-90/Highway 52 interchange southeast of Rochester which involves replacing the I-90 bridges, constructing a new ramp/bridge over Highway 52 and other improvements.
• Reconstructing Highway 220 north of East Grand Forks with pavement and culvert replacements to improve drainage and the driving surface.
• Resurfacing the Hwy 25 bridge over the Mississippi River in Monticello , including drainage and sidewalk updates.
• A three-year project to improve the 11th Street underpass in Moorhead will involve constructing two underpasses under BNSF rail lines, sidewalk and other improvements.
• Two new roundabouts will be constructed during a two-year complete streets project on Highways 59 and 108 in Pelican Rapids , which will also improve a shared-use path, sidewalk and city utilities.

Safety in work zones

Motorists should always be prepared to encounter traffic changes when approaching work zones including lane closures, lane shifts, uneven road surfaces, slow-moving heavy equipment and slow or stopped traffic. To keep everyone safe, drivers must:

• Obey posted speed limits . The fine for speeding in a work zone is $300.
• Drive undistracted. Avoid using cell phones, mobile devices, adjusting the radio – even eating – while in work zones.
• Move over. Give workers room to safely complete their work.
• Know before you go. Get real-time information about traffic and road conditions at www.511mn.org or get the free 511mn smartphone app at Google Play or the App Store.
• Be patient. Expect delays, especially during peak travel times.
• Do the zipper merge .
• Avoid making unnecessary lane changes.
• Never enter a road blocked with barriers or cones.

2024 Minnesota road construction planning and travel tools

Travelers can use several online tools to plan ahead for construction impacts like detours and lane closures.

• Visit mndot.gov/construction for the statewide view of the 2024 construction season’s projects. The site includes interactive maps linking to more detailed construction project websites, full project lists and other information.
• Individual project pages include information about construction schedules, detours and traffic impacts, maps, benefits and project costs.
• Know before you go – visit 511mn.org or use the 511 app to get near-real-time travel information.
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• Follow MnDOT on social media . 

Moscow major projects

Since launching modern Russia’s largest construction program in 2011, Moscow has more than doubled its territory. To catalyze the full potential of this rapidly-growing metropolitan area of 19.5 million people, the City of Moscow’s government pays significant attention to infrastructure as one of the key pillars of urban development—with a current focus on projects that create livable and comfortable urban spaces for both citizens and tourists.

Following its first five years of projects, Moscow was given special recognition for “demonstrating outstanding strategic commitment and ambition” by the International Association of Public Transport (UITP). That period saw 50 million square meters of real estate developed, 370 social infrastructure objects built, and the metro expanded by 30 percent—including 101 kilometers of metro lines and 55 new stations. Innovative finance solutions, necessitated by the city government’s debt-free approach to development, enabled all this whilst maintaining a budget surplus and remaining a net donor region within Russia.

On 30-31 May 2018, the City of Moscow and Mosinzhproekt—a large Russian engineering, construction and project management company—hosted an Innovation Site Visit to showcase Moscow’s major projects to the Global Infrastructure Initiative (GII) community. Through roundtable discussions and site visits with project executives, participants explored where innovation and technology have enabled the step-changes that have allowed Moscow to deliver major projects on a short timeline—and how to apply these lessons to other cities and major projects.

The following insights emerged during GII’s Innovation Site Visit in Moscow:

• Establish a structure for citizen involvement. Major urban infrastructure projects are an extremely visible expenditure of taxpayer funds while also often being large disruptors of daily life. A foundation of citizen support is essential for success and requires a thoughtful engagement program. In Moscow, citizens are encouraged to participate in the planning process by steering major initiatives through the “Active Citizen” application—a portal for online referendums on topics appropriate for democratic decision-making. To date, almost 2 million citizens have cast more than 90 million votes on over 3,000 issues through the platform. The purpose of this structure is to increase the opportunity for citizen engagement and involvement with their city’s major investments.
• Manage the disruption ‘cost’. Major urban projects cannot be delivered without disrupting daily life. While citizens can be enrolled to accept the disruption as a necessary investment for a better outcome, equal attention needs to be given to managing the disruption ‘cost’ as to managing real expenditures. For example, MyStreets, a project to upgrade and enhance Moscow’s urban environment through reconstruction of streets and building façades, was disruptive to many citizens and commuters. However, through staging and swift execution, the disruption was minimized and the intended lifestyle improvements were quickly delivered to Muscovites and tourists who traverse newly styled pedestrian streets every day.
• Invest in technology to optimize sequencing. Moscow’s cohesive vision for urban transformation has allowed early investments in technology to assist future delivery. One of the first projects completed was the centrally-controlled traffic management system which can monitor traffic conditions and urban movement through more than 2,000 traffic cameras and 160,000 CCTV cameras installed across the city. Data collected on current conditions, and knowledge of planned activities, allows real-time rerouting of traffic through the city’s dynamic signage. It also allowed identification and analysis of permanent traffic flow changes that could further ease disruptions like those created by the major construction projects.

Moscow traffic speed increased over 13% in 201.

• Maximize utility of brownfield sites. A key reason the Moscow Central Circle (MCC), a new light-rail system integrated into the Moscow Metro, was completed in a record four-year period was the repurposing of existing brownfield networks which allowed the installation of modern technology on existing rail transport routes. The MCC’s 31 new stations will revitalize formerly abandoned industrial areas when its next stage of development builds an expected 300,000+ square meters of hotels, 250,000+ square meters of retail, and 200,000+ square meters of offices. This will give districts with historically poor infrastructure access a chance to develop at the same pace as the rest of the city.
• Leverage PPPs to enhance basic services. To manage public cost and investment while delivering world-class infrastructure, municipalities need access to additional financing tools. Based on a structure that took an act of federal legislation, the MCC is an example of enhancing publicly developed foundations with private services. The tracks and land are owned by the Moscow Metro, with the rolling stock subcontracted to Russian Railways under a life cycle contract with a guaranteed buyback. The innovation is that Moscow Metro is licensing the development rights of its individual stations to private investors. Though all stations will exist under the same covenants, individual investors will assume their station’s construction cost and operational risk and rewards.
• Create citizen-centric spaces. In addition to serving as open spaces, today’s city residents expect their parks to provide for entertainment and consumer services too. Many modern parks offer architectural features, charismatic vistas, and social, educational, and artistic spaces for all ages. When Zaryadye Park, an area of prime real estate next to the Kremlin was converted to parkland, an international contest resulted in 10 hectares being densely designed for this multi-function purpose. The outcome was two concert venues, restaurants, a parking garage, an entertainment complex, and a biological education center, all neatly camouflaged into a natural landscape that represents Russia’s ecological diversity.
• Innovate where needed but not excessively. Moscow’s planners and builders did not shy away from technological innovation. The MCC used weldless joint rails to create a smoother and quieter system that is easier on riders and less disruptive to residents living near the railway tracks. The retrofit designs for Luzhniki Stadium were fully modeled in building information management (BIM)—a step which identified more than 100,000 conflict points before they could escalate into project delays. However, the project teams were also careful not to force innovation where it could create unnecessary risk and complications. Instead, they delivered the massive project portfolio by tactically melding innovations with highly-proficient execution of well-known and proven methods.

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'It's really bad': In Lake Worth Beach, residents fume about endless road construction

LAKE WORTH BEACH — Tammy Pansa has been a Lake Worth Beach resident since 2007, and she understands the quirkiness and coziness of a city that has 37,000 residents packed into 7 square miles.

On a daily basis, there are thousands of pedestrians, scooter riders, bicyclists, business owners and motorists trying to get from here to there in tight quarters. It's what makes all the current road construction "so frustrating" for Pansa and residents.

"My biggest gripe is the lack of organization and communication of officials with the many road projects," she vented.

"I understand the city needs roadwork done. I get that. But why do we have all of the construction going on at the same time when a detour for one turns into another construction project when the first one isn't even finished? It's just silly."

In Lake Worth Beach, construction is at every turn it seems. Among the current projects:

• Improving and lengthening turn lanes on Sixth Avenue South at Interstate 95, adding bicycle lanes and sidewalks, building sound walls and enhancing drainage, signs, lighting and pavement markings. It's part of an $18 million project started in November. Completion is planned for late 2025.
• Repaving, new traffic signals, sidewalks, lighting and 7-foot-wide bicycle lanes are among the improvements being made on Lake Worth Road at the Palm Beach State College entrance. The $14 million project is scheduled to be complete this summer.
• Building a 6-foot-wide sidewalk along Lake Osborne Drive, adding better lighting on Lake Worth Road and installing new pedestrian signals are part of a $2.8 million project started in January. Completion is scheduled for this summer.
• Resurfacing the pavement, installing better signs, improving sidewalks and enhancing curb ramps to meet the Americans with Disabilities Act are part of the $5.4 million project underway on Lucerne and Lake avenues. The project is between east of A Street to east of Golfview Road. Completion of the 2 miles of the twin downtown east-west roadways is planned for early 2025.

And on the construction runway — upgrades to North Federal Highway begin in May.

Specifically, Pansa is critical of the road flow that chokes traffic.

"Take Sixth Avenue South," she said. "You go from two really busy lanes to one lane, and it clogs up at the intersection before it opens up to five lanes. There's absolutely no reason to bottleneck it down to one lane."

Concern about all the road construction is the primary feeling Mayor Betty Resch gets from city residents.

“There are so many construction projects. People don’t know what end is up,” said Resch, who won a second term as mayor in a runoff election Tuesday night.

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After her election win, Resch said the city's roads need repairing, but admits construction can drag on.

"Our roads are a problem," Resch said. "We've never been a rich town. There's always been a lot of delayed maintenance."

The city is often at the mercy of the Florida Department of Transportation on many of the projects, such as the paving of Lake and Lucerne Avenues and the turn lanes on Sixth Avenue South.

"We have city, county and state road construction all going on at the same time," Pansa griped. "They need to communicate and work with each other to make things easier for residents. It's not happening."

Pansa, who is a Realtor, is used to driving the city's roads during the day and is annoyed by the number of large trucks using side streets to get through town because the major roads are clogged with traffic and construction.

"It's really bad," she said. "The traffic on the alphabet streets (In Lake Worth Beach, north and south side streets are labeled A Street from Interstate 95 to O Street at the intracoastal) is just as jammed up as Dixie Highway."

Pansa also pointed out the various flooding issues that exacerbate the road problems, particularly on Dixie Highway at three locations — Third Avenue North at the Burger King, 14th Avenue South near the Key Food Fresh Supermarket and near Harry's Banana Farm at 19th Avenue North. She said flooding is also a problem off Lake Worth Road just west of Interstate 95 at the El Bodegon Plaza.

FDOT trying to open communication lines from 'Coffee with Construction' public meetings

Officials have tried to open up some communication lines with a recent Thursday night "Coffee with Construction" meeting the public could attend and ask officials information.

Pansa, however, said she and other residents didn't get the mail flyers until Friday and it was too late.

Some, however, did attend and expressed their concerns.

“Everywhere you look, there’s construction going on. It gets old after a while,” said veterinarian John Lynch, whose Lake Osborne Animal Shelter office on Lake Osborne Drive is near one of several construction projects in and around the city. 

Lynch was among about two dozen locals at Common Grounds Brew & Roastery on J Street for the meeting on the Federal Highway project. The meeting was called by the Florida Department of Transportation in the downtown coffee shop across the street from The Bamboo Room.

Scheduled to start in late May, the project includes resurfacing, lighting, drainage, improving curb ramps and sidewalks, making the speed limit 25 mph and installing new signals and signs at pedestrian crossings.

Completion of the $2.3 million project on North Federal Highway from south of 10th Avenue South to Sixth Avenue North is scheduled for spring of 2025.

FDOT usually holds such information meetings at sedate places like city halls, but the recent meeting at Common Grounds is part of a “new approach” by FDOT to encourage more public participation, said Leslie Wetherell, project manager for the Florida Department of Transportation.

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“Getting resident feedback is important. We listen and learn,” Wetherell said.

For example, she said Lake Worth Beach residents suggested eliminating existing center turn lanes on North Federal Highway between Second Avenue North and Sixth Avenue North at an earlier meeting.

“After hearing their concerns, we are taking out those center turn lanes. Six-foot-wide bicycle lanes on both sides are going in,” said Wetherell, pointing to that section of the map on North Federal Highway near Sacred Heart Catholic Church and the Parrot Cove apartments.

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New signal lights for pedestrians got the attention of Vincent Cerniglia, a musician who lives along Federal Highway.

“We ride our bicycles and walk to most places. New signals will make crossing the streets much safer for us and others, especially during rush hour,” said Cerniglia.

Parking his blue golf cart outside the coffee shop, Greg Richter said he was glad to see the roadwork being done. As president of the South Palmway Neighborhood Association, Richter was concerned about parking and diverting traffic during construction.

“I’m here to find out what’s going on. I’ll report back to our association,” said Richter, a Realtor.

When will the paving project for Lake and Lucerne Avenues be completed?

At the meeting, FDOT rolled out its expansive plan for the paving project on Lake and Lucerne Avenues, which has been in the works for many years .

Crews will first redo sidewalks, curbs and lighting on both streets in sections, which will last through the summer. The road resurfacing won't begin until early fall, officials say.

Inevitably, traffic will be affected but for the city, which has long wanted a fresh look for its signature avenues , it is worth it.

The goal for the paving project is to be completed in time for the 2025 Lake Worth Beach Street Painting Festival , which will give the artists a newly minted canvas.

For information on the Federal Highway project in Lake Worth Beach and other Palm Beach County road construction, go to  d4fdot.com .

James Coleman is a journalist at the  Palm Beach Post , part of the USA TODAY Florida Network. You can reach him at  [email protected]  and follow him on X (formerly known as Twitter) at  @JimColeman11 . Help support our journalism.  Subscribe today.

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The 100-year-old building, located at 100 Clairmount Ave. in Detroit, has sat vacant for more than 20 years.

Construction has begun on a $9 million multi-family affordable housing project just south of Detroit’s Boston-Edison neighborhood on Clairmount and Woodward.

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Urbanize Detroit reports the city announced this week that the 42-unit apartment building — dubbed “The Claire” — will have three studios, 32 one-bedroom, four two-bedroom, and three three-bedroom apartments, with half of them listed as affordable.

When renovated, the report said, the building will have a National Green Building Standard Silver certification, with 6 EV charging stations onsite. Other amenities will include parking, a fitness center, modern design, and art from local Detroit artists Matt Corbin and Yvette Cole.

The 100-year-old building, originally called “The Clairwood,” has sat vacant for more than 20 years, David Alade, CEO and co-founder of Century Partners — the project developer — told Urbanize Detroit.

Century Partners is a locally-based, Black-owned development firm that has rehabilitated over 200 units of housing, and they currently own or manage a portfolio of 200 residential rental units in Detroit.

The project was funded using low-income housing tax credits from the federal government as well as several other sources from the city and state, such as the Detroit Housing for the Future Fund and the state’s Missing Middle Housing program.

Under the agreement, affordability of the apartments is guaranteed for the next 11 years.

Construction on The Claire is expected to take about a year, with new tenants being able to move in summer of 2025.

Other headlines for Friday, April 5, 2024:

• The Michigan Attorney General’s office has launched a website to help people track power outages and whether they are due a credit or a refund for lost service.
• Health officials are taking the opportunity to highlight the dangers of alcohol abuse and the paths to recovery during Alcohol Awareness Month .
• The Detroit Historical Museum will host a discussion on Black Heroes of Detroit’s Eastside from 1900-1990 from 1:30 to 4 p.m. this Sunday, April 7.
• Royal Oak Bourbon Fest is set for this Saturday, April 6 at the Royal Oak Farmers Market, featuring 200+ whiskeys and bourbons, store picks, classic cocktails and more.

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Underpass underway: Downtown Moorhead project separating trains and traffic

Construction has begun on the 11th Street underpass in Moorhead, a $120 million project to shift traffic and pedestrians away from trains north of downtown.

It involves building underpasses where currently a railroad line crosses three city streets; the roadway will be lowered and the railroad will remain at the same grade.

Emma Olson, public affairs coordinator with the Minnesota Department of Transportation, said the aim is simple. “Making it safer for everybody is really the project in a nutshell,” she said.

The idea is to separate trains from cars, cyclists and pedestrians commuting through the area. The project also includes new Americans with Disabilities Act compliant sidewalks.

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Up till now trains cross directly through traffic at First Avenue, Center Avenue and Main Avenue.

Bikers, pedestrians and drivers — including emergency responders — get hung up at these intersections, Olson said, which she calls main thoroughfares through the city.

Olson said this is a busy thoroughfare, and the projects will “kind of move that traffic through and not having them getting stuck behind a train, because there’s a lot of trains that move through this area, and a lot of hours spent people sitting and waiting.”

The project has garnered broad political support. Democratic U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, who helped secure over $26 million in federal funds, and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz visited the site as construction kicked off.

“Moorhead is one of the fastest-growing cities in our state and everyone who lives here knows that the 11th Street underpass project couldn’t have come any sooner,” Klobuchar said in a post on X . “Once built, the new underpass will make driving up and down 11th Street a safer experience for decades to come.”

Construction will unfold in three phases and is expected to be complete in November 2026. Train travel is not likely to be interrupted.

Train horns may be used when workers are out from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., mostly on weekdays, Olson said, depending on weather. She said there is potential for soil contamination; environmental coordinators are on site.

Olson said the project will look similar to the 20th Street underpass in Moorhead built several years ago.

People can find updates, project details and sign up for email updates at dot.state.mn.us .

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Drivers will face lane reductions, closures and detours during 8-month road construction project in Plover

Construction on portage county b, between post road/state 54 and interstate 39 in plover, starts monday and will continue until late november..

PLOVER – Drivers traveling along Portage County B, between Post Road/State 54 and Interstate 39 in the village of Plover, will encounter lane reductions and closures, construction vehicles and detours in the area starting Monday and continuing until late November.

The Portage County Highway Department detailed the project timeline in a news release Thursday afternoon that included additional information about planned road improvements along Portage County B, travel routes and business access during construction.

Here’s what readers need to know about the project.

What road improvements are planned?

Road construction on Portage County B, between Post Road/State 54 and Interstate 39, begins Monday and has a targeted completion date of Nov. 22, the highway department said.

The stretch of construction will include two separate projects. The section between Hoover Avenue and Interstate 39 will see replacement of the deteriorated concrete pavement. The section between Wisconsin Avenue and Hoover Avenue is being reconstructed from a rural to urban design and will get new curb and gutter or asphalt shoulders, widened pavement median, new concrete sidewalk and an asphalt multi-use path. That section will also see intersection reconstruction at the intersection with Mecca Drive to add traffic signals, according to the highway department.

Traffic signal upgrades also are planned at the intersection of Portage County B and Hoover Avenue.

Expect lane closures and reductions during construction

The project will progress through stages and public vehicle access will vary based on which stage the project is in .

The first stage begins Monday and is expected to be completed by mid-June. This stage will include a total closure of the eastbound traffic lanes between Hoover Avenue and Interstate 39, while the westbound lanes will be reduced to one lane. In the second stage of the project, the lane closures will reverse and both westbound lanes will close and one eastbound lane will open.

Access to Village Park Drive from Interstate 39 is expected to be restored by June 17.

The stretch between Wisconsin Avenue, which is one block east of Post Road, and Hoover Avenue will have one lane open in the work zone in each direction through the duration of the project that will maintain access to roads and driveways on both sides of Portage County B.

The intersection of Portage County B and Hoover Avenue will be closed entirely from mid-June to the end of the month. During that 14-day period, Portage County B will only be open from Wisconsin Avenue to Iber Lane.

From July 1 until the completion of the project, which is currently planned for late November, reduced lanes will be open in the work zone.

Use detour routes to avoid construction zone

The posted detour route for drivers coming from the west end of the project would take them along State 54 East to Interstate 39 North, which can be used to reconnect with Portage County B to the east. Drivers coming from the east end of the construction project, would travel the reverse route.

For people who need to visit business location in the construction area north of Portage County B and east of Hoover Avenue, near the interstate, use Hoover Avenue and turn into the parking lot between Metro Market and WoodTrust Bank. Locations south of Portage County B can be accessed via Maple Drive.

Businesses west of Hoover Avenue will still be accessible via Portage County B.

What else should I know about the Portage County B road construction project?

The project is receiving 80% of its funding for design and construction through the Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s Surface Transportation Program-Urban, which is a mix of state and federal funds.

The Portage County Highway Department will post weekly updates about the project on their website: https://www.co.portage.wi.gov/283/Highway-Department .

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Erik Pfantz covers local government and education in central Wisconsin for USA-TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin and values his background as a rural Wisconsinite. Reach him at  [email protected]  or connect with him on X (formerly Twitter)  @ErikPfantz .