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• ROAD SCIENCE: Why Functional Fibers in Pavements and Bridges are Important: New research is reaffirming the benefits of steel or synthetic engineered fibers in asphalt pavements and concrete.
• APPLICATIONS & INNOVATIONS: Strategizing for Safety: Despite a truncated work season, the construction team for Minnesota's Highway 23 Paynesville Bypass completed this project ahead of schedule by using local materials and project scheduling.
• BETTER BRIDGES: A new bridge spanning the St Mary's River on Highway 50 just east of Jefferson City, Missouri, may not look unusual, but it could save Missouri taxpayers thousands of dollars in bridge construction costs during the next few decades. Also,
• SAFETY SECTION: APWA International Congress and Exposition 2014: This trade show will bring attendees more than 125 technical and professional development sessions from colleagues and vendors through with CEUs and PDHs may be earned.
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