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Self-Consolidating Concrete Qualification

Posted & filed under Construction.

The Sampler/Tester Qualification Committee (STQC) has introduced a Self-Consolidating Concrete Testing Technician (SCCTT) Qualification for Samplers and Testers.

At LHTAC, we see the value that this qualification brings to a project and prefer that inspection staff obtain the qualification. That being said, this qualification will not be required for personnel working on LHTAC projects until the STQC and the Idaho Department of Transportation (ITD) formally require it. It is our understanding that the SCCTT qualification requirement will be adopted in the near future. Please ensure your staff is qualified appropriately when the time comes.   

For questions on this please contact the Sampler/Tester Qualification Committee.

In-Person October 2021 LHTAC Workshop

Posted & filed under LHTAC News.

Typically every fall LHTAC staff travels to across Idaho and presents a half-day workshop overviewing all our programs and the upcoming funding applications that are available to locals. Like most in-person events these moved virtual last year due to COVID-19.

We are excited to announce that we will be bringing back the “LHTAC Road Tour” once again!

During the month of October, we are planning 10 in-person workshops scattered across Idaho and will wrap the month up with a virtual session to catch anyone we missed. 

Dates and locations are listed below. An RSVP for our in-person workshops is appreciated to help with seating, social distancing, and refreshments but is not required to attend.

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2021 Idaho Highway Freight Program Project Solicitation

Posted & filed under Funding News, LHTAC News.

In preparations for Idaho State Freight Plan update, ITD needs to update our freight related (funded) project.

2021 Idaho Highway Freight Program Project Solicitation (PDF)

Generally, National Highway Freight Program (NHFP) funds must contribute to the efficient movement of freight on the National Highway Freight Network (NHFN) and be in the freight investment plan included in the State’s freight plan. Under this program, Idaho receives approximately $10M annually in freight apportioned (formula) funds, which ITD executes in accordance with the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) act criteria. ITD may obligate these funds to improve the movement of freight on Idaho’s portion of the National Highway Freight Network (NHFN). (more…)

2021 Photo Contest Winners

Posted & filed under LHTAC News.

The winner of this year’s photo contest is Ashley Lohrengel from Horrocks Engineers with a construction photo of the City of Middleton’s Federal-aid project on South Cemetery Road; SH 44 to Willow Creek. Her photo will be published as our next cover photo on the LHTAC website and will be used in the FY21 Annual Report. The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place photos will be printed, framed, and displayed in the LHTAC office with credit to the photographers. Winners will also receive a framed copy of their photo. All photos submitted will be used in future LHTAC marketing materials, including the 2022 LHTAC promotional calendar.

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