Crawfordsville to hold Aug. 12 design open house for rail-crossing project
Crawfordsville’s third public open house on the railway crossing project will review design progress before environmental review begins this fall.
Infrastructure, Housing & Transportation
Roads, transit, utilities, broadband, housing, construction, zoning, public works, ports, rail, and capital projects.
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Mat-Su prioritizes Shaw Elementary roads before the 2026 school start
New traffic-circulation roads around Shaw Elementary are being prioritized ahead of the late-August 2026 school start, but paving must be completed before they open. The opening is expected in September, while the Wasilla Fishhook Road intersection remains planned for 2027.
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Antioch’s Centennial Park redevelopment targets substantial completion in late August
Phase 1 of Antioch’s Centennial Park redevelopment remains under construction, with substantial completion scheduled for late August 2026.
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SCDOT seeks public comment on replacing Simms Reach Road bridge near Kingstree
The South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking public comment on a proposed replacement for the Simms Reach Road bridge over the Black River in Williamsburg County.
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Haddon Heights receives $241,615 state grant for Wynnefield and New Jersey avenues
Haddon Heights has been awarded a $241,615 FY2026 New Jersey Municipal Aid Grant for Phase II reconstruction of Wynnefield Avenue and New Jersey Avenue.
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Cornelius seeks consultant for Bailey Road corridor transportation study
Cornelius has issued a request for qualifications for a Bailey Road transportation study, with proposals due July 10 and public engagement planned during the process.
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Machesney Park senior-housing project receives state tax credits
A senior-housing development planned for Perryville Road received state tax credits July 7, advancing the project after local approval in 2025.
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Weatherford schedules hearings on proposed 31-acre multifamily rezoning
Weatherford will hold public hearings in August on a request from Glenn Lynch to rezone about 31.01 acres at 703 West Park Avenue for multifamily residential use.
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Wilton schedules Cedar Street water-main replacement hearing
Wilton City Council will hold a Feb. 9 public hearing on plans, specifications and the estimated cost of the Cedar Street Water Main Project.
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Freeland road work advances as W. Freeland Road project remains programmed and Garfield roundabout construction continues
A planned W. Freeland Road rehabilitation is listed for Freeland while a separate roundabout project at Freeland and Garfield roads remains tied to an eight-week construction schedule and detour.
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Burnt Rock Road in Cape Vincent closed for emergency repairs during Route 12E bridge work
Jefferson County announced emergency maintenance closures on Burnt Rock Road in Cape Vincent for July 16 and July 20 as work continued on the Route 12E bridge project.
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UN Review Warns Cities Are Falling Behind on Housing, Services and Climate Resilience
A United Nations midterm review of the New Urban Agenda says cities face linked pressures from displacement, climate shocks, rising housing costs and inadequate services, and calls for faster local action.
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EU Entry/Exit System Fully Operational Across Schengen Borders From April 10
The European Commission says the EU Entry/Exit System has operated at every external Schengen border crossing since April 10, 2026, and has clarified which travelers are exempt.
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Burbank Metro Bus Rapid Transit Lawsuit Heads to Aug. 19 Hearing
A court denied Metro’s preliminary-injunction motion July 17. Burbank’s lawsuit over the NoHo-to-Pasadena bus rapid transit corridor remains pending.
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Vacaville Council Sets First Review of East of Leisure Town Growth Plan
Vacaville City Council is scheduled to begin reviewing the East of Leisure Town growth plan Aug. 12, with additional city and regional steps planned.
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Fishers Roundabout Reconstruction Targets August Completion
Fishers is rebuilding the Southeastern Parkway and Olio Road roundabout as part of a $12.4 million 2026 infrastructure program targeting August completion.
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Sandy Springs Approves Police SUVs, Sidewalk Work and Roswell Road Study
Sandy Springs council approved 12 police SUVs, a sidewalk gap-fill project, guardrail services and a Roswell Road safety study on July 21.
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Dearborn Sets 2026-27 Window for City-Owned Development Sites
Dearborn plans competitive solicitations for city-owned redevelopment sites in late 2026 and early 2027 as it pursues a 10-year housing target.
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Richmond’s Third Zoning-Code Refresh Draft Set for Aug. 17
Richmond’s third zoning-code refresh draft is scheduled for Aug. 17, with residential density, worship sites and household size still unresolved.
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Panther Hollow Bridge Repairs Scheduled Through August 2026
Repairs on Pittsburgh’s Panther Hollow Bridge entered the planned construction period in February and are expected to continue through August 2026.
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Austin seeks up to $14 million in state loans for solar
Austin City Council authorized applications for up to $14 million in LoanSTAR loans for solar on city facilities and approved $10 million in utility engineering contracts.
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Jonathan Daniels Takes Over as PortMiami Director and CEO
Jonathan Daniels began leading PortMiami on Aug. 10 after Miami-Dade appointed him director and CEO, succeeding interim director Roy Coley.