Nearly $615 million awarded for 238 airport infrastructure grants
Federal airport grants will fund runway, terminal, tower, boarding-bridge and noise-mitigation projects across 42 states and two territories.
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Amaravati revival advances with new infrastructure tenders
APCRDA has opened 14 village infrastructure tenders plus energy-station and quality-control bids for Amaravati as an India-UK pact adds planning support.
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Utah fires are mostly contained, but recovery risks remain
Utah’s largest fires are mostly contained, but burn scars, damaged roads and threatened water systems continue to create safety and recovery risks.
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Texas transportation commission approves $138 billion, 10-year plan
The Texas Transportation Commission approved a 2027-2036 transportation roadmap with approximately $95 billion in projected project funding, plus $43 billion for development and routine maintenance.
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Colorado seeks federal aid after fires, floods and debris flows
Colorado is seeking federal recovery aid after two wildfires destroyed homes and infrastructure, while burn-scar flooding continues to threaten rural communities.
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Mumbai Opens Metro Link and Road Connector, but Traffic Bottlenecks Shift
Mumbai opened a Chembur metro interchange and BKC highway connector on August 13, but early reports found congestion at downstream junctions.
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New Hampshire’s 10-year transportation plan is law after lawmakers override Ayotte’s veto
New Hampshire’s transportation plan became law after lawmakers overrode Gov. Kelly Ayotte’s veto, setting toll changes for January 2027, a free-transponder period and funding for major highway projects statewide.
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DOT Seeks Comments on Utility Use of Highway and Rail Corridors
The Transportation Department is seeking comments on a voluntary plan for power, broadband and water infrastructure in highway and rail rights-of-way.
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ADB backs India’s reform-linked urban investment program with $1 billion loan
The ADB loan supports India’s Urban Challenge Fund, linking urban infrastructure money to municipal reforms, project preparation and market financing.
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San Antonio enters public-input phase after city manager presents FY 2027 budget
San Antonio residents can review the proposed FY 2027 budget, submit feedback through Aug. 28 and follow council work sessions before September hearings and a scheduled Sept. 17 vote.
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Southcentral Alaska utilities warn gas shortages could raise heating and power costs this winter
Enstar and regional electric utilities warn that tightening Cook Inlet gas supplies and low storage margins could raise energy costs and trigger conservation measures during extreme winter demand.
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Expired DOE Order Shows Summer Grid Risks Across 17 States
A July heat emergency order for the Southwest Power Pool has expired, but it showed how peak demand, data centers and transmission limits are reshaping grid planning.
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GAO: 796 federal awards worth $17.8 billion were canceled
A GAO review found 796 awards worth $17.8 billion canceled and 2,528 awards worth $33.6 billion pending across four agencies, with EPA and DOT driving most cancellations.
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Michigan says nine water systems reported cyberattack activity as FBI investigates
Nine Michigan water systems reported cyberattack-related activity after a July 22 federal alert. State officials said the systems continued operating safely, with no known public-health concern reported.
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MBTA Orange Line closure starts August 20: What riders need to know
Orange Line service between Oak Grove and Back Bay will be suspended for 11 consecutive days, August 20-30. Riders should plan for free shuttles, alternate downtown routes and longer trips.
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South Africa’s $1.5B World Bank Loan Targets Urban Infrastructure Bottlenecks
South Africa’s $1.5 billion World Bank loan supports electricity, freight, water and sanitation reforms—but it is budget support, not a single megaproject.
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What SADC Leaders Could Decide at Durban Summit on Trade and Minerals
SADC leaders are due in Durban on August 17 after ministerial talks focused on infrastructure, critical minerals, trade, food security and regional financing.
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Temporary federal power order exposed summer grid pressures
DOE gave the Southwest Power Pool temporary emergency authority during extreme heat. The order ended Aug. 10 without confirming a blackout.
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Richmond plans safety upgrades at 700 intersections, starting this fall
Richmond plans quick-build safety improvements at roughly 350 intersections this fall, with another 350 locations planned for fall 2027.
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Milwaukee flood recovery enters a new phase as thousands of cases remain open
Nearly a year after Milwaukee’s August 2025 flood, thousands of recovery cases remained open in a March report while separate April 2026 FEMA aid and longer-term mitigation planning move forward.
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Grayslake data-center campus faces legal challenge after village approval
Residents have filed a lawsuit seeking to block Grayslake’s approved T5 data-center campus, a proposed 472-acre development that could include up to 18 buildings and more than 10 million square feet.
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Salem adopts one-year pause on new data-center development
Salem City Council adopted a one-year moratorium on new data centers as the city weighs zoning and infrastructure rules around a proposed southeast Salem project.