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® May 27 2026 Vol. XXXVIII • No. 11
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TEC Celebrates Its Grand Re-Opening in Pensacola, Fla. ...12
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Phase II of ARDOT’s Springdale Bypass Ahead of Schedule Originally expected to wrap up in 2027, Phase II work on the Springdale Bypass is currently ahead of schedule. Construction is now expected to be finished this fall. photo “Completing the second phase of the Springdale Bypass is The Springdale Bypass project was awarded to Emery Sapp & Sons Inc.,ARDOT which a big accomplishment for the Arkansas Department of is headquartered in Columbia, Mo. Transportation [ARDOT] and northwest Arkansas,” ARDOT director Jared Wiley told Construction Equipment Guide. ARDOT photo “This seven-mile stretch of the bypass will not only connect Earthwork has Highway 412 West to Highway 112, but it will also link the been completed new four-lane Northwest Arkansas National Airport connector directly to Northwest Arkansas’ freeway system. The airport has seen tremendous growth, and now air travelers will be able to reach their destination much more quickly.” Phase II construction, totaling approximately $181 million, began in spring 2024. When asked by Construction Equipment Guide about the main concerns on the project, ARDOT spokesman Dave Parker said, “Phase II work contained many of the normal challenges that we often face, from right-of-way acquisition to relocating utilities. Thankfully, all parties involved were able to work together and make this project come together well.” Cindy Riley
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Cowin Equipment Hosts Open House in Lawrenceville, Ga. ...14
Dobbs Equipment Raises More Than $159,900 for Construction Angels...18
see ARDOT page 50
Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Attachments & Parts Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25-27 Table Contents . . . . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..28-31 . . . .4 Truck of & Trailer Section Aggregate & Recycling Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37-49 Auction Section . . . . Section . . . . . . . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .25-27 .62-65 Attachments & Parts Business Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 Advertisers Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 Truck & Trailer Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28-31
Getting Every Cent Out of Projects State DOTs Announce Plans This Spring for Road, Bridge, Transit Contracts AASHTO reported in April Adobe Stock photo that state departments of transportation have charted their plans for construction this year. State agencies will be targeting worn pavement, aging bridges, highway safety and expanded transit. In March, ARTBA released numbers on the value of transportation projects expected to break ground this spring. At $10.1 billion, that’s down some from the $11.7 billion value a year ago and first quarter award activity DOTs warn drivers to slow down for construcwas down as well. tion zones and be prepared for delays as a
By Lucy Perry Aggregate & Recycling Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37-49 Auction Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62-65 Business Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 Advertisers Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
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see INFRASTRUCTURE page 58
result of detours for closed roads.