PennDOT to Close I-376 (Parkway East) July 10–Aug. 3 for Bridge Slide
PennDOT plans a 25-day, 24/7 shutdown of I-376 (Parkway East) July 10–Aug. 3 for the Commercial Street Bridge replacement. Expect major delays.
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Currituck County Strategic Plan survey launched; Moyock residents can weigh in
Moyock NC — Complete Currituck County’s online Strategic Plan survey (launched June 30) and weigh in on housing, infrastructure, economic development, and quality of life.
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Meriwether County road repairs continue after April flooding
Manchester GA – County crews are still repairing roads damaged by April 19 flooding, including an active Cove Road culvert replacement.
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Cookeville’s South Jefferson Avenue widening is now aimed at November
TDOT says Cookeville’s South Jefferson Avenue widening is still in Phase 2, with traffic shifted onto the new east side and the project now targeted to wrap up in November.
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I-44 reopens in downtown St. Louis, but some closures remain
I-44 reopened June 26 after sinkhole repairs near North Broadway, but Broadway and eastbound I-70 express lanes were still closed nearby.
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Homestead wastewater plan points to a 12 MGD expansion
Homestead FL – A draft city plan would expand the wastewater treatment facility to 12 MGD, reduce long-term reliance on Miami-Dade treatment, and map work from 2026 to 2034.
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Cookeville’s Interstate Drive lane closures start July 6
Cookeville’s Interstate Drive lane closures start July 6, cutting the south-side corridor to one lane each way for weeks while two projects move ahead.
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St. Louis board passes $255M Rams settlement plan for tornado recovery, infrastructure and downtown
St. Louis MO – The Board of Aldermen passed Board Bill 22 on July 2 by a 12-3 vote. The $255 million Rams settlement plan now heads to Mayor Cara Spencer and is not law yet.
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Currituck bridge audit raises a $1.1 billion funding question
A state audit says the Mid-Currituck Bridge now carries a $1.118 billion price tag, a $702M-$832M gap, and no start before June 2028 for now.
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New Orleans could clear path for lead-pipe replacement as state law and November vote line up
New Orleans LA – Louisiana’s new law and a Nov. 3 ballot question could let SWBNO use public money to replace lead lines on private property.
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FCC tightens telecom supply-chain rules on older covered gear ahead of July 22 vote
The FCC has already barred some previously authorized covered communications gear from continued import and marketing, while a broader component-based crackdown is still only a draft. ([docs.fcc.gov](https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-635A1.pdf))
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New Orleans council presses Entergy, SWBNO after Arthur outage
Councilmembers pressed Entergy and SWBNO on June 30 after Arthur briefly knocked drainage pumps offline and raised new questions.
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Harris County names Marcus Stuckett to lead flood control
Harris County approved Marcus Stuckett as flood control executive director June 29, putting a veteran engineer in charge of countywide drainage work.
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New Orleans opens aid fund as French Quarter suit advances
New Orleans opened a $200,000 fund for French Quarter businesses hit by Decatur Street work as a lawsuit seeks changes to the SWBNO project.
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West Long Branch approves NJDOT aid bid for Richard, Poplar and Linden
West Long Branch NJ – Council approved a July 1 resolution to apply for NJDOT Municipal Aid for Richard Lane, Poplar Avenue and Linden Avenue.
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Homestead breaks ground on Krome & Flagler water, sewer and transit upgrades
Homestead held a June 30, 2026 groundbreaking for Krome & Flagler water, sewer and transit accessibility upgrades expected to run through 2027.
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Lea County transmission line energizes, giving Lovington readers a power-bill angle
Lovington NM – The new Crossroads-Hobbs-Roadrunner line is now energized, with officials saying it should improve reliability and may lower bills.
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Salinas approves two-year budget with Amazon revenue in the mix
Salinas approved a two-year budget before July 1, using projected Amazon revenue and fee choices while warning of longer-term Measure G risk.
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St. Louis approves water-rate hike starting July 1
St. Louis MO – New water rates start July 1, with phased increases through 2032 and average bills rising by about $7 to $9 this year.
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North Beach’s water saddle work causes scheduled shutoff on June 17
North Beach MD – North Beach schedules a daytime water shutoff June 17 (9 a.m.–2 p.m.) on parts of 3rd St. and Frederick Ave. for saddle installs.
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Blue Hill Avenue fight pivots from bus lanes to Orange Line extension talk
Boston City Councilors Miniard Culpepper and Brian Worrell urge MBTA to drop Blue Hill’s center bus lanes and study Orange Line to Mattapan Square.
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Littleville still hiring Level II/III wastewater operator (open until filled)
Littleville Town Hall is accepting applications for a full-time Level II/III wastewater (sewer) operator—open until filled, with on-call duty during weather events.