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December 17 2025 Vol. LXVII • No. 26
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Skanska Takes On Commodore Barry Rehab By Chuck MacDonald
A worker paints the Commodore Barry Bridge as part of a $220 million contract.
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Maintaining a major urban bridge is no small job, especially one as vital as the Commodore Barry Bridge. Spanning the Delaware River and connecting Chester, Pa., to Bridgeport, N.J., this heavily traveled structure supports nearly 15 million vehicles annually through the Philadelphia region. Named after Revolutionary War hero Commodore John Barry of Philadelphia, the bridge stretches 2.6 mi., making it the fourth longest cantilever bridge in the world. Soaring nearly 200 ft. above the Delaware River, the bridge has served the region since construction began in 1969. Over the decades, it has undergone multiple cycles of repair and maintenance to ensure its long-term safety and performance. In January 2025, the Delaware River Port Authority (DPRA) awarded Skanska the latest phase of this ongoing effort, a $220 million contract for Phase Three painting and structural rehabilitation. The see BARRY page 106
Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Paving Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37-55
An Upbeat Outlook
Mini & Compact Equipment Section . . . . . .59-82
Transportation Contractors Have Reason to Be Optimistic in 2026
Snow & Ice Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99-100
By Lucy Perry
Business Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
The U.S. Interstate Highway System turns 70 in 2026. As one of the greatest public works projects in American history enters its septuagenarian era showing its age, the people who build it face their own issues. The new year brings a mix of opportunities and challenges in the areas of labor, logistics, sustainability and the integration of AI technology.
Auction Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104-112 Advertisers Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
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see OUTLOOK page 84
The demand for funding programs such as the IIJA could be tempered by challenges including rising supply costs and labor shortages.