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April 12 2025 Vol. XXXI • No. 8
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Constructing the Fehmarnbelt:
The World’s Longest Immersed Tunnel Northark Prepares Its Students for Equipment Operator Careers...8
McCann Celebrates Opening Day 2025 in Addison, Ill. ...14
The project’s projected cost is 7.4 billion euros ($8 billion U.S. dollars).
Femern A/S photo
Travel between countries in Europe is like traveling between American states. Yet, some connections are not so simple. Hence, the Fehmarnbelt tun-
By Larry Bernstein World of Asphalt, AGG1 Hold Successful Show in St. Louis...24
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Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Skid Steers, Compact Track Loaders & Attachments Section . . . . . . . . . . .39-61
nel, which will connect Germany to Denmark. Upon completion, the 18-km (11.2 mi.) long tunnel will be the world’s longest immersed tunnel connecting the northern German island of Fehmarn and the south Danish island of Lolland.
The tunnel will be a game changer in terms of traveling within the European Union, and its complex construction is worthy of study. see TUNNEL page 38
Relieving Parking Headaches Transportation Committee Hopes Expanded Network of Truck Parking Facilities Alleviates Driver Frustrations The trucking industry is overjoyed congressional transportation committee members have recognized the safety needs of truckers. Legislation was introduced this winter to authorize $755 million in grant funding to expand nationwide truck parking capacity. The Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act is much needed, said the Adobe Stock photo American Trucking Association (ATA), among A report compiled by the U.S. Department of Transportation found that 98 percent of truckers others. By Lucy Perry
Paving Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71-87 Auction Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92-103 Business Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90 Advertisers Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
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see TRUCKS page 94
experience problems finding safe, secure parking.