Tucson fee increases take effect as housing review begins
Tucson’s approved rate and fee changes took effect July 1, while city staff must return within 90 days with affordable-housing relief options.
Infrastructure, Housing & Transportation
Roads, transit, utilities, broadband, housing, construction, zoning, public works, ports, rail, and capital projects.
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USDOT shifts Washington Union Station overhaul toward a faster, lower-cost project
The Transportation Department is changing the framework for Washington Union Station, citing a prior $10 billion, 10-year approach and committing $24 million while pursuing a public-private partnership.
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Guatemala Selects United Kingdom as Partner for Guatemala City’s Proposed Metro Riel
Guatemala and the United Kingdom signed an agreement on July 9, 2026, making the UK a partner in the proposed Metro Riel rail-transit project for Guatemala City.
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NHTSA warns owners of 462,869 Kia Tellurides to park outside before recall repair
A recall covering 2020–2024 Kia Tellurides involves a power-seat motor that can overheat and catch fire. Owners are being told to park outside and away from buildings until a no-cost repair is completed.
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FERC Orders Six Regional Grid Operators to Defend or Reform Large-Load Rules
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is reviewing how data centers, manufacturers and other major electricity users connect to the interstate grid.
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30-Year Mortgage Rate Rises to 6.69%, Reaching a One-Year High
Freddie Mac’s national weekly benchmark rose for a fifth straight week, adding pressure to borrowers and making refinancing less attractive.
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Germantown Postpones Indefinitely Review of Proposed 24-Unit StorageShop Development
The Village of Germantown has postponed indefinitely a proposed StorageShop USA project involving 24 warehouse, office and workshop condominium units near Spaten Court.
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Carmel-by-the-Sea scheduled micro-surfacing for 10 village street segments
A July 2 city update scheduled micro-surfacing for July 6 and 7 on 10 street segments in Carmel-by-the-Sea, including portions of Ocean Avenue, Forest Road, Santa Rita Street and Dolores Street.
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Candia Planning Board continues Tanglewood subdivision hearing to June 2
The Candia Planning Board continued its public hearing on the proposed Tanglewood major subdivision, Case 26-001, with the next listed hearing set for June 2 at Candia Town Offices.
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Lincoln County approves $150,000 for Waldoboro municipal housing infrastructure
Lincoln County commissioners authorized $150,000 in ARPA funding for Waldoboro water infrastructure tied to a municipal housing project.
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LA 540 bridge reopens in Homer after replacement project
The LA 540 bridge on Edgewood Drive in Homer reopened July 7 after crews removed the former structure and installed new box culverts.
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Bloomingdale advances proposed water-system modernization project
Bloomingdale is pursuing financing for a proposed water-system improvement project aimed at modernizing aging infrastructure and improving reliability, but its cost, schedule and rate effects remain unsettled.
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Keysville maintains voluntary water restrictions after July notice
Keysville’s voluntary water restrictions, announced July 16, remain in effect as of Aug. 7 unless rescinded. The town notice does not provide detailed use limits or an end date.
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Wilton’s Cannon Road Bridge project advances toward 2026 construction planning
The Route 33/Cannon Road bridge replacement in Wilton is listed at 90% design, with authorization to bid, an estimated $6.57 million cost and a projected 2028 completion.
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Sauk City plans Water Street replacement project for 2027-28 construction window
The Village of Sauk City is publicly developing a Water Street replacement project targeted for construction in 2027-28, but cost, scope, funding and exact dates have not yet been published in the available notice.
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Monroe County road project closes part of Temperance Road to traffic
A Monroe County Road Commission notice dated March 13 says part of Temperance Road was closed for road work, affecting travel in the Temperance area. The notice does not provide an end date in the approved record.
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WRTA weighs cutting or restructuring bus service serving Whitinsville
The Worcester Regional Transit Authority discussed possible changes to Routes A and B, including reduced fixed-route service or a shift to mobility-management and paratransit programs.
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Gainesville breaks ground on $4.59 million, two-mile pedestrian trail
Gainesville has begun work on a $4.59 million pedestrian trail linking downtown, parks, North Central Texas College and Gainesville High School.
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Crocker sewer-and-water improvements remain in Missouri FY2026 budget
A Missouri FY2026 budget document includes a dedicated appropriation for sewer-and-water improvements in Crocker, but the available records do not show the dollar amount, construction schedule or project status.
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$8 million Blanding Boulevard–Wells Road project remains active in Orange Park with late-2026 completion target
FDOT’s intersection project at Blanding Boulevard and Wells Road remains under construction, with nighttime lane closures and a current contract completion date of November 16, 2026.
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Spartanburg advances $71 million downtown mixed-use project with 220 apartments
Spartanburg City Council advanced a first-reading development agreement for a six-story project at the former City Hall block, with apartments, commercial space and a 20-year tax-incentive arrangement.
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FDOT road work keeps East Palatka corridor in active 2026 construction program
A Florida Department of Transportation project package covers Reid Street/U.S. 17 and related Putnam County routes, with work beginning in mid-May 2026.