10 Game-Changing Projects Across the U.S. Powered by OnStation
In the rapidly advancing world of transportation, OnStation is emerging as a cutting-edge solution that streamlines stationing, boosts efficiency, and enhances jobsite documentation. Its platform is being adopted by organizations nationwide to support dynamic, tech-driven projects. Whether you're working with a contractor, the Department of Transportation (DOT), or a Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) firm, OnStation is transforming how crews engage with jobsites across the country.
In this article, we’ll highlight 10 innovative projects that have leveraged OnStation’s capabilities to revolutionize technology within the heavy highway industry. These projects demonstrate the power of integrating advanced technology into transportation management. Let’s take a look at the initiatives that are shaping a smarter, more connected future.
The I-69 Finish Line project marks the final phase of the I-69 corridor between Evansville and Indianapolis, upgrading State Road 37 to meet interstate standards. Currently, 172 users are actively utilizing OnStation for the project. Spanning from Martinsville to Indianapolis, this initiative eliminates at-grade crossings, introduces overpasses and underpasses, builds local access roads, and creates new interstate access points.
This extension brings to life a 75-year vision for a multi-lane highway connecting southwest Indiana. Upon completion, I-69 will extend from the Canadian border at Port Huron, MI, all the way to Evansville, IN, cementing Indiana’s role in this key national transportation corridor.
UDOT is finalizing plans to extend SR-177 (West Davis Highway) by 2.5 miles, from SR-193 to 1800 North in West Point. Currently, 265 users are relying on OnStation to assist with the successful completion of this project. OnStation plays a key role in providing digital stationing for these users, ensuring accurate and efficient project tracking and documentation.
The project includes the construction of a new interchange at SR-193, bridges over 300 North, 800 North, and 1300 North, as well as a new intersection at 1800 North. Additionally, the Emigrant Trail will be extended to connect with the existing trail on 5500 West in Weber County, further enhancing the area’s infrastructure. With OnStation’s digital stationing, the project is able to maintain precision and streamline the workflow, contributing to its overall success.
Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has issued a construction contract for hazard elimination and safety improvements on FM 1287 in Young County, with the project valued at $25 million. 248 employees use OnStation for project success, providing digital stationing for precise tracking and real-time documentation, enhancing coordination and efficiency in construction.
This project will improve safety along FM 1287 by addressing hazardous areas, improving signage, and upgrading road infrastructure. These improvements are not only critical for reducing accidents and enhancing driver safety, but they will also benefit the local community by providing a safer and more efficient route for residents and travelers alike. By integrating OnStation’s digital stationing, the project ensures that all stakeholders can collaborate seamlessly, keeping the project on schedule and within budget while delivering lasting benefits to the community.
The $362.5 million project, awarded to Walsh Group, Crider & Crider, and Rieth-Riley in the summer of 2024, focuses on enhancing transportation infrastructure with added travel lanes, bridge upgrades, interchange improvements, pavement repairs, and updates to lighting, signage, and barriers. Currently, 70 team members are using OnStation to support the successful completion of the project. OnStation delivers digital stationing to these users, enabling precise tracking, real-time data, and streamlined communication, which drive greater efficiency, reduce costly delays, and ensure the project stays on schedule, maximizing overall ROI.
This infrastructure overhaul will significantly benefit the community by reducing congestion, improving safety, and creating smoother travel for local residents and commuters. With OnStation’s digital stationing capabilities, project teams can collaborate more effectively, ensuring timely completion while minimizing disruptions. Ultimately, these improvements will lead to a safer, more efficient transportation network, enhancing both daily commutes and overall travel experiences for everyone in the area.
WisDOT is undertaking the replacement of the I-39/90/94 bridges over the Wisconsin River in Columbia County, with a project budget of $125 million. Currently, 32 OnStation users are actively contributing to the completion of this critical project. These bridges, originally constructed in 1961, are nearing the end of their operational life and are essential for maintaining a key interstate link in Wisconsin.
OnStation's digital stationing enables the project team to track progress with precision, maintain up-to-date data, and ensure crew members are always aware of their location, helping to keep the project on schedule and within budget. Construction is set to be completed in 2027, and OnStation’s role will be pivotal in helping to avoid costly overruns and delays, ensuring efficient management of the project’s financial resources.
The 4-mile reconstruction of US-69/75, stretching from Chickasaw Road in Calera to US-70 in Durant, has been a project in the making for over three years, with an investment of $152 million. Currently, 51 OnStation users are working on this major project.
Supported by one of the largest federal grants in the department’s history and overcoming challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the project focuses on improving highway accessibility, protecting key interchanges, creating one-way frontage roads, and adding a new crossing over the railroad. The addition of four highway lanes will help alleviate traffic congestion and enhance safety for all travelers. With OnStation’s digital stationing, road crews can work more efficiently and stay safer by accurately tracking their location and progress in real time—minimizing the risks associated with high-traffic work zones and ensuring that safety is prioritized throughout the project.
The project involves extending the auxiliary lane between the Todd Drive off-ramp and on-ramp, widening the eastbound bridge over Todd Drive to accommodate the new lane, and upgrading the traffic signal equipment at the intersection of South Frontage Road and Todd Drive. While this may seem like a smaller-scale project compared to larger infrastructure efforts, it still plays a critical role in improving traffic flow and safety. Currently, 45 OnStation users are involved in making this project a reality.
Even on projects of this size, OnStation proves to be incredibly valuable. With its digital stationing capabilities, the platform ensures that every user is always aware of their precise location, helping to keep progress on track and preventing errors. Whether it’s a large-scale project or a more localized improvement, knowing your “where” is essential for effective coordination, avoiding costly mistakes, and ensuring that work is completed on time. OnStation helps streamline communication and keep crews aligned, which is vital for maintaining efficiency and safety, even in smaller, highly focused projects like this one.
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is undertaking significant improvements to the SR 400 T7493 corridor, aiming to enhance traffic flow and safety in the region. Currently, 25 OnStation users are actively involved in the project, managing tasks efficiently and tracking progress on the project in real-time. OnStation provides detailed location data, allowing all teams to stay aligned and productive throughout the project’s phases.
The use of OnStation is helping to improve overall project management, enabling the timely completion of upgrades that are crucial for the area's transportation network. This project highlights the growing role of digital stationing in managing large-scale infrastructure efforts, where precise tracking and technology-driven solutions contribute to a successful outcome for the state of Florida.
The MDOT project to widen I-94 to six lanes from Lovers Lane to Sprinkle Road in Kalamazoo County, along with rebuilding the Portage Road interchange, is entering its final stages. This critical project is set to significantly improve traffic flow and efficiency, alleviating congestion on one of the busiest corridors in the region.
With all three westbound lanes now open and the opening of all three eastbound lanes fast approaching, contractors are working toward completing this $87 million, three-year project. Currently, 59 OnStation users are contributing to its successful completion. OnStation’s digital stationing plays a vital role in ensuring that the project stays on track, providing real-time data that keeps teams coordinated and efficient.
The importance of this project cannot be overstated. Once completed, it will greatly improve the flow of traffic, reduce bottlenecks, and enhance safety for thousands of commuters daily. By widening the highway and improving the interchange, this project will ease congestion and provide smoother travel for both local drivers and those passing through the region.
OnStation’s real-time tracking and digital stationing ensure that crews can work efficiently, keeping the project within budget and on schedule—ultimately contributing to better, safer roadways for the community.
WisDOT has been maintaining and rehabilitating ramps, bridges, pavements, and other structures along I-43 for over 50 years. The North-South Freeway has far exceeded its design life, and now, to modernize this crucial corridor, improvements will be made along 14 miles of I-43, from Silver Spring Drive north to WIS 60 in Milwaukee and Ozaukee counties.
This project, with a significant budget of $150 million, will address critical infrastructure needs and enhance the long-term reliability of this transportation route. OnStation is playing an essential role in this effort, with 34 users actively contributing to the project’s success.
By providing precise digital stationing, OnStation gives workers a clear understanding of their exact "where" on the project site, which not only improves efficiency but also significantly enhances safety. Knowing their location in real-time helps crews avoid potential hazards and ensures they can work with confidence, ultimately allowing them to return safely to their families at the end of the day. Additionally, OnStation eliminates the need for constant restaking, saving both time and money, and improving the overall return on investment (ROI) for this vital project.
By streamlining operations and improving safety, OnStation helps keep the project on track, within budget, and, most importantly, supports the well-being of all those involved in bringing this critical infrastructure upgrade to life.
Across the nation, numerous companies trust OnStation to digitally station their projects, regardless of size, ensuring greater accuracy, efficiency, and safety. With OnStation, you can upload your project into the OnStation Project Database and experience the value it brings—providing real-time, live station/offset data at your fingertips.
OnStation now has over 2,500 projects digitally stationed and available for instant access, all on your phone. Never worry about getting lost again—stay on track with precise, up-to-date information, wherever you are.
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