Author: Jonathon Porter

AGC of America’s Highway & Transportation Division marked a leadership transition during the AGC Annual Convention in Orlando, Florida, on Tuesday, March 24, as Kari Karst concluded her tenure as Division Chair. During her time as Chair, Kari provided strong leadership to the Division, helping guide members through a critical period for federal transportation policy and industry priorities. Her commitment to advancing the interests of highway contractors and strengthening engagement across the Division has left a lasting impact. AGC extends its sincere appreciation to Kari for her service, leadership, and dedication to the industry. The Division now welcomes Al Stanley…

A new report from TRIP paints a stark picture of the condition of Pennsylvania’s local roads and bridges, underscoring the economic and safety risks of continued underinvestment. Local roads, which are not part of the National Highway System, carry 44 percent of the state’s vehicle travel yet account for 94 percent of roadway mileage and 75 percent of its bridges. According to the report, 26 percent of PennDOT-maintained local roads are in poor condition. In addition, 14 percent of PennDOT and local government maintained bridges are rated as poor or structurally deficient. These poor infrastructure conditions have serious, real-world consequences.…