Eckert Road bridge closes as Boise reconstruction begins
The Eckert Road crossing closed Oct. 12 as ACHD began replacing two bridges and rebuilding the Boise Avenue intersection.
Infrastructure, Housing & Transportation
Roads, transit, utilities, broadband, housing, construction, zoning, public works, ports, rail, and capital projects.
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Frisco completes $83 million Rail District project
The completed downtown project includes rebuilt streets, a five-story garage with 450 free public spaces and a plaza at 8802 4th Street.
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Bismarck selects site for $6.5 million Fire Station 6
The city selected a south-side location near Burleigh Avenue and Calypso Drive. The City Commission received an update but took no action on the project.
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UIS cites deficit as it plans 2027 WUIS building closure
UIS plans to close the WUIS building on July 30, 2027, and relocate NPR Illinois and some Cox Children’s Center operations before then.
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Broomfield opens process to revoke Town Square site plan
Broomfield Council has started a process that could revoke the Town Square site plan. The city says required permits were not obtained by the deadline, while the developer disputed which permits would count.
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Healey seeks Massachusetts share of New England utility refunds
The governor asked Eversource, National Grid and Unitil for a state-specific accounting and payment schedule by Oct. 27.
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Raleigh voters to decide on $203 million in bonds Nov. 3
Two separate Raleigh ballot questions would authorize $101.5 million each for housing and transportation. The city estimates no added property-tax increase under its current financing plan.
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FAA clears JetBlue to take 22 Spirit slots at LaGuardia
The FAA authorized JetBlue and Spirit to complete a transfer of 22 LaGuardia slots, with limits on leasing, trading and minimum use.
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D.C. approves up to $300 million for Stadium-Armory upgrades
The D.C. Council approved up to $300 million for Stadium-Armory Metro station improvements and $5 million for initial Gold Line planning.
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The Lucy reaches architectural height in Jersey City
The Jersey City tower has reached its architectural height, but construction is still underway.
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I-95 northbound lanes to shift near Cranston-Warwick line Oct. 14
RIDOT plans a northbound I-95 lane shift near Exit 31C starting Wednesday night, Oct. 14. The new traffic pattern is expected to remain for about two months during bridge work.
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Heathrow says groups back expansion as Parliament reviews draft policy
Heathrow says unions, airlines, regional airports and investors back its expansion plans as Parliament scrutinizes a draft policy for a possible third runway.
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Iowa sets separate 2027 Summit pipeline hearings
Iowa regulators denied Summit Carbon Solutions’ request to combine two proposed pipeline segment cases, setting separate 2027 hearings in Des Moines.
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Suffolk announces MTA land deal for possible rail upgrades
Suffolk County announced a Land Bank deal involving former Lawrence Aviation property for potential Port Jefferson Branch modernization, but a rail project is not approved or funded.
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Albuquerque firm selected to plan State Fairgrounds Phase 1
Hartman + Majewski Design Group will prepare detailed Phase 1 plans for the State Fairgrounds redevelopment.
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Las Olas Boulevard to close Oct. 17–18 for art fair
East Las Olas Boulevard will close between SE 6th and SE 11th avenues for the Las Olas Art Fair, with the city warning of congestion.
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Columbus moves Monday trash pickup to Wednesday; METRA runs Saturday schedule
Columbus’ Monday waste and recycling pickup is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 14. METRA is set to use its Saturday schedule Oct. 12 and resume normal service Oct. 13.
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Port of Mobile returns to regular scheduling after Isaias
Port operations returned to regular scheduling Saturday after vessel traffic stopped as Hurricane Isaias approached.
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FAA urges specified U.S. operators to use caution in Jeddah airspace
FAA advisory A0056/26 warns of military activity and GNSS interference in the Jeddah Flight Information Region through Dec. 10, 2026.
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Virginia I-81 work set for up to $89.7 million in federal loans
USDOT announced two TIFIA loans totaling up to $89.7 million for planned road and bridge work on Virginia’s I-81 corridor.
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Highway 82 lane closures expected Oct. 28–30 for paving
Aspen/Pitkin County Airport anticipates lane closures Oct. 28–30 for paving on Highway 82 and nearby airport-area roads and facilities.
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CLT plan links new Concourse C gates and tunnel to airline deal
Charlotte Douglas outlined proposed terminal, airfield and campus projects tied to a new airline agreement that still needs City Council approval.