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On Saturday April 19, 2025, in Athens, Ga, the Roadshow celebrated the restoration of one of the state’s most culturally and historically significant infrastructure landmarks—the Murmur Trestle. The event was livestreamed and can be replayed here.  Now a treasured part of Athens’ Firefly Trail, the Murmur Trestle first captured national attention in 1983 when it appeared on… Continue reading Murmur Trestle in Athens, Ga

On April 16, 2025, the Roadshow stopped at Bois d’Arc Lake, which started providing a crucial new water source for two million North Texans in more than 70 cities in 2023. It is the newest major reservoir in Texas in more than 30 years. “Like public works, you don’t see it, but this lake water… Continue reading Bois d’Arc Lake Water Supply Program in Texas

February 14, 2025, MIAMI – The Engineering and Public Works Roadshow launched its 2025 tour today at the foot of Miami’s Signature Bridge construction site. The Signature Bridge, part of the larger Connecting Miami I-395/SR-836/I-95 Design-Build Project, serves as a transformative project for the city and its residents. Watch the event here. Engineers and public works… Continue reading Press Release – Signature Bridge

New York City’s Javits Center Celebrated for Driving Sustainability Through Innovation NEW YORK — The national Engineering & Public Works Roadshow today celebrated New York City’s Javits Center, a beacon of innovation in sustainable practices. The press conference atop the Javits Center was held in conjunction with the annual Nest Climate Campus, an event partner… Continue reading Press Release – Javits Center

National Roadshow Celebrates Clear Creek Canyon’s New Gateway Segment  U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen, Local Officials, and Students Celebrate Engineering’s Impact on the Community  Golden, Colo. – The nationwide Engineering and Public Works Roadshow stopped today in Golden, Colo., to celebrate the engineering design and development of the Clear Creek Canyon Gateway Segment. The importance of Clear… Continue reading Press Release – Clear Creek Canyon

South Jordan, Utah, Heralded for Innovative Solution to Water Challenges Bluffdale, Utah —To address its long-term water supply needs, South Jordan, Utah, is being creative and its efforts are gaining nationwide attention. The Engineering & Public Works Roadshow today delivered a national platform for Pure SoJo, an innovative water purification facility delivering recycled water that… Continue reading Press Release – Pure Sojo

May 16, 2024, WASHINGTON, DC — On Thursday, the nationwide Engineering and Public Works Roadshow stopped at the DC Infrastructure Academy. The event took place during Infrastructure Week and highlighted Washington, DC’s efforts to grow the infrastructure workforce, led by Mayor Muriel Bowser.  The Roadshow is a joint project from the American Council of Engineering… Continue reading Press Release – DC Infrastructure Academy

April 25, 2024, CHARLESTON, SC — The nationwide Engineering and Public Works Roadshow stopped at the Low Battery Seawall Restoration Project in Charleston. The event highlighted the role engineers and public works professionals play in infrastructure projects like the local seawall improvements that increase coastal resiliency along the historic urban shoreline. Congressman Jim Clyburn and… Continue reading Press Release – Low Battery Seawall Restoration

The replacement project for Seattle’s Multimodal Terminal at Colman Dock, one of the world’s busiest ferry terminals, today was showcased by local officials and engineers as part of the Engineering and Public Works Roadshow. The Colman Dock serves as an example of how comprehensive infrastructure investment can promote equity within a community and drive economic growth. … Continue reading Colman Dock in Seattle

April 3, 2024, SEATTLE – The replacement project for Seattle’s Multimodal Terminal at Colman Dock, one of the world’s busiest ferry terminals, today was showcased by local officials and engineers as part of the Engineering and Public Works Roadshow. The Colman Dock serves as an example of how comprehensive infrastructure investment can promote equity within… Continue reading Press Release – Seattle’s Colman Dock

Feb. 22, 2024, PHOENIX – A national organization of designers and public operators of America’s infrastructure today spotlighted a key water and wastewater project instrumental to the planned construction of a major semiconductor plant in Phoenix. Dubbed the Northwest Valley Infrastructure Project, the Engineering and Public Works Roadshow called it a true example of how… Continue reading Press Release – Northwest Valley Infrastructure Project

Read more about the Engineering and Public Works Roadshow event in Kentucky in an article from ACEC’s magazine, Engineering, Inc.

FRANKFORT, KY – A critical infrastructure project that will connect the state and unlock significant opportunities for economic development, jobs and opportunity for eastern Kentucky was showcased by the national Engineering and Public Works Roadshow today at an event in the rotunda of the New State Capitol Building.  The current Mountain Parkway Expansion fulfills a promise made more… Continue reading Press Release – Mountain Parkway Expansion

Read about the Engineering and Public Works Roadshow event in Dallas in an article from ACEC’s magazine, Engineering, Inc.

Dallas’s Able Pump Station was recognized for engineering excellence and covered in the Infrastructure Report Card.

September 19, 2023, DALLAS, TX — An award-winning pump station in south downtown Dallas that protects residents from the Trinity River today was showcased by the national Engineering and Public Works Roadshow as an example of how infrastructure investment can improve the resilience of a community, protect residents, and encourage economic growth. The Able Pump… Continue reading Press Release – Dallas Able Pump Station

March 24, 2023 The Richmond Times-Dispatch covered the tour stop at Main Street Station Shed to boost attention of infrastructure projects. “Main Street Station highlighted in national tour” Read more.

March 24, 2023 Transformative Main Street Station Shed in Richmond, Va. Lauded as Shining Infrastructure Example City, state, federal officials join the Engineering & Public Works Roadshow to highlight how public works, engineering improve communities with infrastructure investment Richmond, VA—A 40-year phased multimodal development project that recently earned a historic preservation award today was showcased… Continue reading Press Release – The Shed at Main Street Station

November 29, 2022 Coverage in the American Journal of Transportation: “Bridge recognized as significant infrastructure for Long Beach” Read more.

Read about the first Engineering and Public Works Roadshow event at the Port of Long Beach in an article from ACEC’s magazine, Engineering, Inc.

November 28, 2022 Coverage in the Long Beach Press-Telegram: “Engineers gather at the Port of Long Beach to hail an often unseen calling.” Read more.

November 28, 2022 Long Beach International Gateway Bridge Recognized on Cyber Monday for Improvements to the US Supply Chain National roadshow stops at Long Beach International Gateway Bridge and Port of Long Beach to highlight how engineering, public works improve communities through infrastructure investment Port of Long Beach—On Cyber Monday, the national Engineering and Public… Continue reading Press Release – Long Beach International Gateway Bridge

August 2, 2022 Informed Infrastructure, the magazine for civil and structural engineers, covered the announcement of the Roadshow. Read more.

August 1, 2022 Politico Transportation reported on the newly formed partnership between ACEC, ASCE, and APWA to host the Roadshow. Read more.

August 1, 2022 Three National Groups Announce Partnership to Highlight Innovative Engineering, Public Works Projects ‘Infrastructure Works—An Engineering and Public Works Roadshow’ will spotlight visionary projects tackling America’s pressing challenges WASHINGTON—The American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC), American Public Works Association (APWA), and American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) today announced a nationwide partnership and awareness effort to highlight the meaningful, transformational work… Continue reading Press Release – Roadshow Announcement