09/08/2025

Commissioners pick company to strengthen bridge at the fairgrounds

Columbiana County commissioners selected The Ohio Bridge Corporation, doing business as U.S. Bridge, to rehabilitate the historic bowstring arch bridge located at the county fairgrounds off of Saltwell Road.

The Cambridge firm submitted the low bid of $389,991 for the rehab project, with commissioners awarding the contract Wednesday upon the recommendation of county Engineer Bert Dawson.

08/28/2025

World's Tallest Bridge Undergoes Crucial Test

China's record-setting Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge has entered a pivotal phase of safety and structural testing, marking a major milestone in the construction of the world's tallest bridge.

Spanning the cliffs of Guizhou Province, the bridge is designed to carry vehicles 625 meters above the canyon floor, equivalent to more than twice the height of the Eiffel Tower.

Why It Matters

The bridge represents a significant achievement in civil engineering and infrastructure development, underscoring China's ongoing effort to modernize its transportation networks in mountainous and remote areas. Its record height and advanced construction techniques have attracted global attention, both for the scale of the project and its engineering precision.

08/26/2025

US Drone Land Surveying Market Projected to Reach $14 Billion By 2030 as Government Uses Increase

NEW YORK, Aug. 21, 2025 /CNW/ -- The land surveying market is being revitalized by the emergence of drone technology, offering a more efficient, accurate, safer, and cost-effective approach to data collection and analysis. Industry insiders are saying that in recent years, drone land surveying has become a groundbreaking solution for professionals in land assessment, mapping, and surveying industries. 

08/26/2025

Dawson prepares to update parts of engineer’s garage complex

LISBON — Columbiana County Engineer Bert Dawson is preparing to update parts of engineer’s garage complex, with the work to include some painting, siding, roof repairs and general upgrades to buildings housing the repair shop, paint shop and engineering staff.

County commissioners on Wednesday authorized Dawson to advertise for proposals from design/build firms for the county engineer’s garage complex building upgrades, with the proposals to be opened at the engineer’s office on Sept. 17.

08/19/2025

2 round­abouts in Lucas County to be built in 2030

TOLEDO, Ohio — The Lucas County Engineer’s Office said it has secured a federal grant to build two new roundabouts, which are slated for construction in 2030. 

The two roundabouts will be placed at Nebraska Avenue and Centennial Road in Springfield Township, and Sylvania Ave and Richfield Center Road in Richfield Township.