US-30 reconstruction brings pilot-car traffic control to Soda Springs
Resurfacing on US-30 began July 6, bringing controlled traffic near South 3rd Street and the east end of Soda Springs.
Infrastructure, Housing & Transportation
Roads, transit, utilities, broadband, housing, construction, zoning, public works, ports, rail, and capital projects.
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McCully Road repairs bring lane restrictions through August in Allison Park
Hampton Township has begun repairs and resurfacing on McCully Road between Middle Road and Route 8, with daytime alternating one-lane traffic scheduled through August.
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Keene Downtown Infrastructure Construction Begins in Three-Phase Project
Construction has begun on Keene’s downtown infrastructure project, a three-year effort to replace utilities and rebuild sidewalks, streetscapes and public gathering areas.
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Hennepin County authorizes up to $7,318 for Long Lake EMS-access gate repairs
Hennepin County authorized negotiations with Long Lake over a cost-sharing agreement to repair a controlled-access gate linking Trunk Highway 12 and Wayzata Boulevard.
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Newton approves easements for stormwater work near troubled intersection
The Newton City Commission approved easements July 20 to clear property-access rights for stormwater improvements near a frequently troubled intersection.
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Roers plans 167-unit apartment project at Arden Hills office site
Roers Cos. is planning an approximately $50 million, 167-unit apartment complex as part of an office-site redevelopment in Arden Hills.
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Woodinville seeks public input on Eastrail park and trail vision through Aug. 30
Woodinville’s online Eastrail visioning survey is open through Aug. 30, with outreach planned at three local events.
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Peters Township keeps East McMurray development under review as 2026 road work continues
The Smith Packett assisted-living and memory-care proposal was tabled and is expected back before the Peters Township Planning Commission in August, while East McMurray Road remains on the township’s 2026 project-roadway map.
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Beaufort County sets Okatie design review; US 21 corridor comments due Aug. 14
Okatie residents have two near-term opportunities to follow or weigh in on county planning: a Design Review Board meeting Aug. 6 and a US 21 corridor-study comment deadline Aug. 14.
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ASEAN Schedules Sustainable Urbanisation Forum in Kuala Lumpur for Aug. 10–15, 2026
ASEAN’s official 2026 calendar lists a six-day sustainable urbanisation forum in Kuala Lumpur, putting housing, infrastructure and city resilience on the regional policy agenda.
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FAA and NTSB investigate commercial jet departure as Marine One left Washington
The FAA and NTSB are investigating why a commercial passenger plane was allowed to take off as Marine One, carrying President Donald Trump, departed the White House area for Andrews Air Force Base.
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DOE draft study calls for major transmission expansion as data centers and industry raise power demand
The Energy Department has opened a 60-day public-comment period on a draft study that identifies new transmission needs tied to data centers, manufacturing, electrification and grid congestion.
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Extreme heat is increasingly disrupting U.S. air travel as aircraft performance limits tighten
Higher temperatures can limit aircraft payloads and contribute to delays, cancellations and passenger disruptions, with Las Vegas offering a case study.
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U.S. 30-year mortgage rate rises to 6.69%, highest level in more than a year
The average U.S. 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose to 6.69% on Aug. 6, marking a fifth consecutive weekly increase as the housing market remains sluggish.
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30-year mortgage rate rose to 6.69%, highest level in more than a year
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate rose for a fifth consecutive week on Aug. 6, adding to affordability pressure for prospective homebuyers as economic growth slows.
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Yutan sidewalk project on County Road 5 listed to begin Aug. 14
A publicly funded $51,473 sidewalk and parking-lot improvement project is listed for County Road 5 in Yutan, from East Vine Street to Clear Creek Drive.
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Bethany’s South Harrison sidewalk project advanced to bidding in July
MoDOT listed Bethany’s South Harrison R2 sidewalk project for letting on July 23, following a June proposal listing and a July 16 addendum.
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Lake Geneva’s County Highway H work expected to continue through late August
Repair and resurfacing on approximately 0.6 miles of County Highway H, also known as Williams Street, remains underway between George Street and East Geneva Square.
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Watsontown remains in service area for $9.8 million Milton Regional sewer upgrade
Watsontown Borough is included in the Milton Regional Sewer Authority’s Northern Neighbors service area, supported by a $2.3 million PENNVEST grant and a $7.5 million loan.
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New $3.5 million Gallia-Meigs Regional Airport terminal opens in Gallipolis
Gallia-Meigs Regional Airport marked the completion of a nearly $3.5 million terminal project that replaces its smaller 1960s-era facility.
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Illinois 13 construction shifts traffic and closes Haven Road access in Carterville
IDOT says traffic over Crab Orchard Lake will move to the next construction stage July 24, weather permitting, while Haven Road closes to all public access.
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Kill Devil Hills advances West First and East First Street infrastructure work
Kill Devil Hills has solicited bids for road widening, driveway reconstruction and related infrastructure work on West First and East First streets.