48-inch water-main break led to boil-water orders affecting Walled Lake residents
A March 7 water-main break on 14 Mile Road led to boil-water orders for residents in Walled Lake, Farmington Hills and parts of Novi, according to Oakland County.
Infrastructure, Housing & Transportation
Roads, transit, utilities, broadband, housing, construction, zoning, public works, ports, rail, and capital projects.
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Beavercreek’s $4.9 million North Fairfield Road reconstruction continues into 2026
Construction on North Fairfield Road between Shakertown Road and Fairbrook School is expected to continue through late 2026, with final paving possibly extending into early 2027.
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State transportation plan schedules road and bridge work serving Morrice in 2026
A Michigan transportation program lists 2026 reconstruction, bridge replacement, resurfacing and transit-capital projects affecting Morrice, with programmed costs totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars.
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Rockport names Farley for construction work at Rockport Common
Rockport says it intends to award construction work for the new Rockport Common public park at the former elementary school site, while separate contracts remain planned for three major structures.
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Massachusetts Plans Late-Summer Developer Solicitation for Lancaster’s Former Industrial School for Girls
The state plans to seek a developer or master-developer team for the former Industrial School for Girls property in Lancaster, with a potential housing mix outlined in a regulating plan.
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Highway work near Dickeyville enters its scheduled July 2026 completion window
WisDOT lists construction on the Kieler-to-Dickeyville segment through July 2026, while a separate Dickeyville-to-Belmont project is planned for 2026 letting.
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North Utica to begin door-to-door lead service line identification next week
The Village of North Utica says crews will visit properties as part of an effort to identify potentially lead-containing water service lines. A separate summer hydrant-flushing schedule is also posted.
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El Segundo sets August workshop on Vision 2050 land-use alternatives
El Segundo is refining Vision 2050 land-use alternatives ahead of a planned Planning Commission community workshop in August and a City Council study session in September.
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Douglasville zoning proposal and county hearings set next steps for land-use decisions
Douglasville’s proposed zoning classification remains under review, while Douglas County has scheduled August and September hearings for applications in the next zoning cycle.
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Ashland advances Miller Street property rehabilitation with $150,000 grant allocation
Ashland is moving toward remediation and redevelopment of the Miller Street property while planning related alley resurfacing through its 2026 summer paving program.
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Apalachicola opens V-Pier in waterfront infrastructure milestone
The City of Apalachicola announced the V-Pier’s grand opening on July 20, 2026, marking a public milestone for the city-owned waterfront facility.
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Stafford Road in Darlington scheduled to close for about nine months for bridge work
Harford County says Stafford Road at Craigs Corner Road will close on or about Sept. 6, 2026, while crews rehabilitate the Deer Creek bridge.
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Rock Rapids utility receives more than $138,000 in FEMA recovery funding
FEMA approved more than $138,000 for Rock Rapids Municipal Utility to repair or replace meters and regulators damaged in the 2024 flooding.
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Roscommon County begins planning to replace Lake St. Helen water-level structure
Roscommon County adopted a resolution on Jan. 14 beginning the process of replacing or reconstructing the Lake St. Helen Lake Level Control Structure after an engineering inspection found structural-integrity concerns.
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Mequon council to consider five-year extension of city water-utility operating contract
The Mequon Common Council is scheduled to consider extending City Water, LLC’s contract to operate the Mequon Water Utility for five years.
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Willow Park utility improvements on Bankhead Highway continue, city says
The City of Willow Park says utility improvement work on Bankhead Highway is continuing and asks residents, drivers and businesses for patience.
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Bainbridge Launches 17-Street Resurfacing Program Covering More Than 97,000 Square Yards
The City of Bainbridge announced a milling and resurfacing program for 17 city streets, with work required to begin within 30 days of written notice and scheduled for completion by Sept. 30, 2026.
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Kearney Water-Tank Project Had an April 29 Scheduled Finish; Final Outcome Remains Unconfirmed
Kearney city records scheduled demolition of a 250,000-gallon pedestal tank and final grading for a municipal water-infrastructure project through April 29, 2026. The available records do not confirm whether construction was completed or document effects on customers.
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Lamoille broadcast site reported under repair after outage, district says
The Elko Television District reported May 29 that its Lamoille broadcast site was out of service and under repair, with no restoration date provided.
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Ogemaw County road officials cite severe-weather damage and advance 2026-29 transportation planning
The Ogemaw County Road Commission temporarily closed all seasonal roads after severe-weather impacts and identified transportation planning for 2026 and 2027-2029.
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Kasson asked residents to reduce electricity use during an urgent July repair
The City of Kasson asked residents to reduce electricity use during a Friday afternoon repair on July 17, 2026, warning that the work could increase the risk of power loss.
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Jefferson City weighs tax abatements for 180-unit apartment project
The Jefferson City Council considered tax abatements for a proposed 180-unit apartment project and separately reviewed the city’s 2026 Community Development Block Grant action plan.