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Maryland Capital Beltway/I-270 Toll Lane Plan Now in Peril: What Does This Mean for Virginia?

Posted on November 18, 2022 by Fernando

Decision on I-495/I-270 toll lanes contract delayed; project’s fate now rests with Governor Elect Wes Moore, new Bureau of Public Works Virginia’s Department of Transportation (VDOT) has aggressively pursued extending the I-495 Toll Express Lanes north to the American Legion … Continue reading →

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New Clues on Cause of Retaining Wall Collapse in New Jersey Highway Construction

Posted on October 19, 2021 by Fernando

New Jersey’s Department of Transportation still has not determined what caused the late March collapse of a retaining wall on the massive Camden County construction project to connect Interstates 295 and 76 to Route 42. There are some potential clues. … Continue reading →

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Transurban Seeking Federal TIFIA Loan Bailout With No Relief to Taxpayers?

Posted on May 15, 2020 by Fernando

One of the key tenants provided by Virginia for the Commonwealth’s 50 to 73 year long Public-Private Partnership (P3) tolling contracts with private companies has been the private partner assumes the financial risk, not the taxpayers. Suddenly Transurban is signaling … Continue reading →

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Nutley Street I-66 Interchange Design Meeting, June 5, 2019

Posted on May 20, 2019 by Fernando

FAM Construction and I-66 Express Mobility Partners (CINTRA/MERIDIAM) is proposing a new design at Nutley Street to save them money and modify the impacts near the Vienna Metro Station.  You can learn more about this design proposal at their public … Continue reading →

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Flashback: 30 Years Ago A Car Fell from Cedar Lane in Front of Metro Train on I-66

Posted on May 3, 2019 by Fernando

As the “Transform 66” project is planning to replace many bridges across I-66, it is worth remembering a heart stopping incident that happened 30 years ago this week.  A driver somehow lost control on Cedar Lane, jumped over the sidewalk … Continue reading →

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Is Your Land Being Taken for I-66? EMP/ FAM Must Pay VDOT $50,000 for Eminent Domain Takings

Posted on December 13, 2018 by Fernando

If VDOT Contractors I-66 Express Mobility Partners LLC / FAM Construction LLC / Bowman Consulting Group, Ltd. is taking your land for the I-66 Transformation, you should be aware of a key clause in the Commonwealth of Virginia’s contract with … Continue reading →

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Flashback 10 Years: HOT Lane Promises & Impacts

Posted on June 27, 2018 by Fernando

Ten years ago, in the summer of 2008, construction was just ramping up for the Virginia I-495 HOT Lane project. Looking back at the issues then, what has changed in 2018 as the I-66 HOT Lane project ramps up?  The … Continue reading →

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