By Cindy RileyCEG CORRESPONDENT

In an effort to improve driving conditions,crews in Jefferson County, Ala., are rebuild-ing the original, 30-year-old concreteroadbed on a more than 2-mi. (3.2 km) seg-ment of Interstate 65. The project is sched-uled to be completed by the end of the year.The project, estimated at $21 million,

replaces the maintenance intensive segmentof I-65 from the well-traveled I-459 to U.S.Highway 31. The project is part of AlabamaDepartment of Transportation’s (ALDOT)Progress on Alabama Roadways campaignto preserve critical highway infrastructure.When finished, the new concrete surfacewill provide a smoother ride along one of thestate’s busiest interstate corridors.The first traffic impact began in mid-

March, with the inside southbound laneclosed for one weekend in the area where I-65 South crosses over I-459. The insidesouthbound lane was shut down to allow asafe zone for workers to upgrade the shoul-

der in the area so that future phases of workcould be carried out. Other early phases of work will result in

outside shoulder upgrades on I-65 north-bound and southbound, and will require theoutside lane in both directions to be closedand blocked off by temporary concrete bar-rier walls to provide a safe work zone. Oncethe shoulders are upgraded, traffic will beshifted while rebuilding begins first on thenorthbound lanes, then on the southboundlanes.ALDOT plans to minimize traffic

impacts; however, the project will result inlane closures and traffic shifts throughout theduration of the project. It also will result inthe use of alternate routes while exit rampsare closed to be rebuilt. Ramp closures willbe done one at a time, ranging from a maxi-

mum of eight to 14 days each. ALDOTstresses that efforts will be made to mini-mize traffic impacts and avoid conflicts withholiday travel and major sporting events.“We’ve worked hard to plan this Interstate

65 rebuilding project in a way that mini-mizes impacts on commuters and through-traffic as much as possible,” saidTransportation Director John R. Cooper. “In2008, the Tennessee DOT completely closedInterstate 40 in downtown Knoxville formore than a year for a rebuilding project.We’re moving forward with a plan that triesto keep at least two lanes open at all times.We believe this project will provide a highquality rebuild while still keeping I-65 openwith single lane closures and short-durationramp closures. We’ve studied a number of

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The project, estimated at $21 million, replaces the maintenance intensive segment ofI-65 from the well-traveled I-459 to U.S. Highway 31.

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Terex Roadbuilding Signs Warrior Tractor as Distributor Warrior Tractor is now the

exclusive Terex mobile asphaltequipment distributor for centraland northern Alabama. Supplyingmore equipment solutions toasphalt contractors in the majormarkets of Huntsville,Birmingham, Tuscaloosa,Montgomery and beyond, WarriorTractor now offers local sales andafter-the-sale parts and service sup-port for Terex asphalt pavers,material transfer vehicles anddevices, reclaimer/stabilizers andmilling machines. “Warrior Tractor is one of the

strongest construction dealers inthe country and covers the territorywith six branches and experiencedfield sales and service personnel,”said Julio Valladares, director ofdistribution of TerexRoadbuilding. “With its reputationfor strong service, Warrior Tractoris a company that contractors wantto do business with.” The Terex mobile asphalt line

features innovations designed toimprove operating efficiency andprofitability. Warrior Tractor now

offers asphalt contractors inAlabama the Terex CR662RMRoadMix, which delivers highmachine utilization rates and asolid return on investment by offer-ing both asphalt paving and mate-rial transferring capabilities,according to the manufacturer. The paver line also features both

traditional slat conveyor andRemix Anti-Segregation Systempavers to improve paving efficien-cy and quality. The reclaimer/stabilizer line fea-

tures the new Terex RS950B andthe entirely redesigned TerexRS446C. Terex Roadbuilding’smilling machine offering includesa full line of utility, half-lane andfull-lane models, with cuttingdepths reaching 15 in. on certainmodels. “The Terex mobile equipment

line complements our asphalt com-pactor offering and allows us toprovide a wider range of equip-ment solutions for asphalt contrac-tors,” said Gene Taylor, presidentof Warrior Tractor. “The Alabamaroad rehabilitation market is

strong, and the Terex line will helpour customers take advantage ofthese project opportunities.” A top equipment distributor for

more than 44 years, Warrior

Tractor operates under the philoso-phy that sales may sell the firstmachine but service and supportretain the customer. To better sup-port the contractor, Warrior Tractor

is a stocking distributor for bothequipment and parts. The companyfills nearly 70 percent of partsorders locally, from its own inven-tory, and a majority of parts salesare shipped from its centrally locat-ed 30,000 sq. ft. parts distributionwarehouse. “Warrior Tractor has developed

a great business model and is high-ly recommended by many asphaltpaving contractors throughoutAlabama,” added Steve O’Neal,regional sales manager of TerexRoadbuilding. “The company hasan experienced field sales team andour asphalt paving and rehabilita-tion equipment will allow them tohelp their customers be more suc-cessful.” Warrior Tractor’s headquarters

is located at 6801 McFarland Blvd.West in Northport, Alabama, andthe company operates branch loca-tions in Athens, Montgomery,Monroeville, Oxford and Pelham. For more information, call

205/339-0300 or visit www.war-riortractor.com.

Warrior Tractor is now the exclusive Terex mobile asphalt equip-ment distributor for central and northern Alabama.

Contractor Plans on 24/7 Schedule to Meet Dec. Deadlineoptions, and this is the best plan for getting the jobdone.”McCarthy Improvement Co. of Davenport,

Iowa, is the general contractor on the job. Thegoal for completion is the end of December 2011.That means much of the work will be seven daysa week, and at times will be 24 hours a day. “The traveling public should go ahead right

now and plan for impacts,” Cooper said. “Therewill be longer travel times, heavier congestionand some detours when ramp closures are neces-sary. Our goal is to be finished by the end of 2011,because we don’t want to impact commuters andtravelers any more than necessary. The finishedproduct, though, will be a rebuilt section of road-way in the place of a section that has requiredconstant maintenance in recent years. This will bereal progress for this area of I-65.”A reduced speed limit of 45 mph is in effect

throughout the 2.34-mile work zone. Motoristsare urged to consider using alternate routes, toadjust arrival/departure times, to observe work-zone speed limits and work-zone signs, and useextreme caution in this area.

(This story also can be found onConstruction Equipment Guide’s Web site atwww.constructionequipmentguide.com.) CEG

Early phases of work will result in outside shoulder upgrades on I-65 northbound and southbound, and will require theoutside lane in both directions to be closed and blocked off by temporary concrete barrier walls to provide a safe workzone.

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The Alabama State Department of Transportationreceived bids for transportation-related improvementprojects.Following is a list of some of the projects let.

County: JeffersonContract ID: IM-NHF-I065(393)Project: Reconstruction (grade, drain, pavement, ITS &lighting) on I-65 from I-459 to SR-3 (US-31) in VestaviaHills.Distance: 2.341 mi.Contractors and Bid Amounts:

• McCarthy Improvement Company — $21,116,157• Archer West Contrs Ltd. dba: Archer Wes —

$22,118,247• Brasfield & Gorrie LLC — $25,604,590

County: JeffersonContract ID: IM-I059(333)Project: Pavement rehabilitation on I-59 from the northend of the 11th Street Bridge to the south end of FairfieldBlvd. Bridge in Bessemer.Distance: 4.952 mi.Contractors and Bid Amounts:

• Dunn Construction Company Inc. — $7,391,673• Good Hope Contracting Co. Inc. — $8,415,630• Apac Mid-South Inc. — $8,706,586

Counties: Baldwin and MobileContract ID: IM-I065(398)Project: Planing, resurfacing and traffic stripe on I-65from Gunnison Creek (MP 19.923) in Creola to north ofSR-226 (MP 32.054).Distance: 6.057 mi.Contractors and Bid Amounts:

• Hosea O. Weaver & Sons Inc. — $8,644,875• Mobile Asphalt Company LLC — $8,982,493

County: ChiltonContract ID: IM-I065(402)Project: Interchange lighting on I-65 AT SR-145 (Exit212) near Clanton.Distance: 1.181 mi.Contractors and Bid Amounts:

• Temple Electric Company Inc. — $914,504• Stone & Sons Electrical Contractors Inc. — $968,894• Ground & Pipe Construction LLC — $1,004,149

County: MadisonContract ID:NH-0002(538) and NH-0002(540)Project: Planing, resurfacing and traffic stripe on SR-2(U.S.-72) (westbound) from west of Moores Mill Road(MP 102.03) in Huntsville to west of Brock Road (MP108.61).Distance: 6.579 mi.Contractors and Bid Amounts:

• Reed Contracting Services Inc. — $1,436,921• Apac Mid-South Inc. — $1,553,820• Wiregrass Construction Company Inc. — $1,827,481

County: JacksonContract ID:NH-0002(544)Project: Planing, resurfacing and traffic stripe on SR-2(U.S.-72) on the eastbound lanes from CR-42 to CrowCreek southwest of Stevenson.Distance: 5.715 mi.Contractors and Bid Amounts:

• Jackson Paving & Construction Inc. — $1,049,853• Whitaker Contracting Corporation — $1,095,868

County: WalkerContract ID:NH-0005(532)Project: Planing, resurfacing and traffic stripe on SR-5(ALT. 78) from CR-721 (Stella Lockard Road) to CR-399(New Bethel Road) Southeast of Jasper.Distance: 6.05 mi.Contractors and Bid Amounts:

• Apac Mid-South Inc. — $2,886,270• Good Hope Contracting Company Inc. — $2,953,377• Dunn Construction Company Inc. — $2,965,124

County: WashingtonContract ID:NH-0013(562)Project: Planing, resurfacing and traffic stripe on SR-13(US-43) from north of Roberts Branch (MP 48.430)through Wagarville to Bassetts Creek (MP 51.920).Distance: 3.49 mi.Contractors and Bid Amounts:

• Mobile Asphalt Company, LLC — $1,442,043• Hosea O. Weaver & Sons Inc. — $1,610,735

County: LimestoneContract ID:NH-0020(512)Project: Planing, resurfacing and traffic stripe on SR-20(ALT. U.S.-72) from MP 71.44 in Decatur to the beginningof I-565 at MP 73.54.Distance: 2.1 mi.Contractors and Bid Amounts:

• Reed Contracting Services Inc. — $1,055,768• Wiregrass Construction Company Inc. — $1,257,797• Joe Keenum Excavation & Construction Inc. —

$1,315,430

County: DekalbContract ID:NH-0035(518)Project: Planing, resurfacing and traffic stripe on SR-35from Star Road to North of Deerman Avenue in Rainsville.Distance: 2.84 mi.Contractors and Bid Amounts:

• Jackson Paving & Construction Inc. — $1,029,991• Whitaker Contracting Corporation — $1,065,437

County: CalhounContract ID:NH-0074(525)Project: Planing, resurfacing and traffic stripe on SR-74(US-278) from MP 155.588 to MP 157.533 in Piedmont.Distance: 1.945 mi.Contractors and Bid Amounts:

• Mccartney Construction Company Inc. — $999,202• Good Hope Contracting Company Inc. — $1,054,852• Apac Mid-South Inc. — $1,101,609

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