Better Roads

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• ROAD SCIENCE: Materials that Make a Difference- Here's a sneak peak at the materials behind exceptional equipment for roadbuilding at ConExpo-Con / Agg 2014. Plus web exclusive coverage: a new generation of synthetic fibers.
• BETTER Bridges: Bridging the Gap Between Economics and Innovation- The Jesup Bridge in Buchanan County, Iowa, has been a vital market link for farmers and the community since it opened in the 1940s. When it became a safety hazard, the county knew it had t
• HIGHWAY CONTRACTOR: Running Shingles the Right Way: Running recycled asphalt singles and reclaimed asphalt pavement at the same can be tricky business. Here is what you need to know about heat transfer for good mixing.
• Transportation Talk: How an extra penny tax on every dollar will fund a South Carolina county's transportation system.
• In Court: The government denies a bid regarding a contract award to the second-lowest bidder based on a "best value' determination.
• The Last Word: Winter weather war stories, a truck of ice and a cool minivan "swagger wagon."
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