Fort Worth voters weigh $845 million bond package as early voting runs through April 28
Fort Worth TX – Early voting is open on an $845 million bond package and charter changes, with May 2 voting set and ballot wording that says tax increase.
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Calhan’s 475-home North Tree proposal moves to impact study, putting water and roads at the center of what comes next
Calhan CO – The town has not approved the North Tree annexation. It has only moved the 96-acre proposal into an impact-study stage focused on water, roads, and growth costs.
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Fort Wayne’s $91 million utility construction plan is moving ahead, starting with Belmont drainage and lead-line work
Fort Wayne IN – The city says more than $91 million in utility work is planned for 2026, with Belmont stormwater fixes and lead-line replacement among the first visible projects.
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Jacksonville residents could face higher JEA costs as the utility weighs rate changes and a capacity-fee review
Jacksonville FL – JEA’s April 14 workshop and a City Council probe over capacity fees could affect household bills, connection costs, and future infrastructure funding.
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Fort Worth voters are already voting on an $845 million bond package — here’s what’s on the ballot and why it matters
Fort Worth TX – Early voting is underway on an $845 million bond package and charter changes. Here’s what the ballot funds, what may change, and why it matters.
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Clarksburg street closures keep shifting as downtown utility work nears its finish
Clarksburg WV – Traffic alerts are still changing in North View, Stealey, and downtown as utility work nears completion, but paving and lane shifts continue.
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Sacramento’s I Street Bridge replacement is slipping to 2027 after bids came in about $100 million over budget
Sacramento CA – The I Street Bridge replacement is still alive, but bids came in far above estimates, pushing the long-planned project toward a 2027 start.
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Durham approves 300-home Bella Ridge, rejects 617 homes over roads and watersheds
Durham NC – City Council approved Bella Ridge on Burton Road but rejected Patterson Hall and Morgan Farm, showing how traffic, access, and utilities are shaping growth votes.
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El Paso commuters face a week of east-side road closures as TxDOT work expands
El Paso TX – TxDOT says east-side road work will tighten lanes and close some segments April 20-24, with delays likely for commuters and delivery drivers.
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Spartanburg’s East Main Street could lose two travel lanes this spring as SCDOT adds bike lanes
Spartanburg SC – SCDOT is proposing a road diet on East Main Street that would add bike lanes, trim travel lanes, and change how drivers cross the corridor.
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Norfolk floodwall still gets new capital money after the project’s price tag jumped
Norfolk VA – The city’s newest capital plan still puts local money into its coastal flood-protection buildout, even as the project cost climbs and state support remains unsettled.
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Cookeville opens bidding for Interstate Drive widening as South Jefferson lane closures resume
Cookeville TN – The city has opened bidding for Interstate Drive widening while overnight South Jefferson Avenue lane closures return April 19-23 and April 26-30.
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Arlington early voting starts April 20: what’s on the May 2 ballot and why the street tax renewal matters
Arlington TX – Early voting opens April 20, and the May 2 ballot includes the mayor’s race, council seats, and a street tax renewal that funds most annual road work.
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Kerrville utility says construction has started on its 122 MW power plant. What that means for rates and reliability
Kerrville TX – KPUB says construction began on its 122 MW gas-fired plant in April 2026, a key step before a June 2027 in-service target.
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Colorado Springs’ Cache La Poudre bridge closes April 20. What park users, Colorado College visitors, and drivers need to know
Colorado Springs CO – The Cache La Poudre Street and Mesa Road bridge closes April 20 for a months-long rehab project that will affect park access, traffic, and nearby trips.
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Minneapolis’ 2026 construction season is underway — and 1st Ave S is one of the biggest street projects to watch
Minneapolis MN – The city’s 2026 construction season tops $323 million, and 1st Ave S will bring reconstruction, utility work, and likely detours downtown.
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Detroit water board puts $1.45 billion infrastructure plan on the table, with east-side lead line work next
Detroit MI – The April 15 water board agenda lays out a proposed $1.45 billion five-year capital plan, plus east-side lead line work and a Jefferson Chalmers stormwater item.
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Minneapolis launches a $323 million construction season. Which 2026 projects will affect residents most?
Minneapolis MN – The city says 37 infrastructure projects are underway or starting in 2026, with bridge closures, resurfacing, lead pipe work, and utility upgrades.
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LaPlace boil-water advisories hit two street clusters as St. John pushes wastewater fixes
Laplace LA – Two LaPlace street clusters are under boil-water advisories after emergency repairs, while St. John Parish keeps lift-station rehab work moving.
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Chicago flooding after April 15’s record rain: why basements backed up and what residents should do now
Chicago IL – A record rain at O’Hare brought flooded streets and basement backups citywide, and MWRD’s overflow alerts explain why the system was stressed.
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Louisville’s summer I-65 shutdown now has a clearer detour guide. What commuters and downtown businesses need to know before June 1
Louisville KY – The official I-65 closure handout spells out the summer shutdown dates, detour route, and partial July 1 reopening. Commuters should plan now.
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Boise revives Lake Hazel Road extension plan, tying it to commuting, freight, and south-side growth
Boise ID – The city is seeking federal BUILD money to advance the Lake Hazel Road extension, a long-studied southwest Boise corridor tied to traffic and freight access.
