Cape Coral approves up to $100 million in water and sewer bonds
Cape Coral City Council approved borrowing authority for utility expansion projects, including North 1 East and Judd Creek lines, with long-term cost questions ahead.
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St. Louis tornado recovery moves ahead as demolition starts and Rams fund bill takes shape
St. Louis, MO — Demolition has started on tornado-damaged properties, while a proposed Rams-settlement bill could steer one-time money toward recovery and city priorities.
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Columbus expands lead-pipe replacement to 50,000 homes and businesses
Columbus OH – The city says its Lead-Safe Columbus program will expand citywide over 12 years, with early work expected in the Hilltop and no direct cost to owners.
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Atlanta budget proposal heads to council hearings with housing, safety first
Atlanta GA – Mayor Andre Dickens’ proposed $994.7 million general fund budget is moving into council hearings this month, with housing, safety and infrastructure in focus.
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Florence’s Jeffries Creek sewer work already changed traffic near Magnolia Mall
Florence SC – A short eastbound lane closure on David McLeod Boulevard has reopened, but it shows Jeffries Creek sewer work is already affecting mall-area traffic.
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Piney Branch Parkway closes May 12 for DC Water tunnel work in northwest DC
A section of Piney Branch Parkway in northwest DC is set to close May 12 for up to 27 days while DC Water prepares tunnel work tied to sewer overflow control.
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Aurora growth hits a gas-service bottleneck east of E-470
Aurora CO – A utility ruling delay is complicating gas service for new homes and an Aurora Public Schools campus in the Jewell Avenue/E-470 corridor.
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Jefferson County bridge closure on Bottom Road is already affecting Reynoldsville-area travel
Bottom Road is closed in Jefferson County through Sept. 30 for a PennDOT bridge replacement, adding a longer detour for Reynoldsville-area drivers.
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New Brighton’s 2026 street rehab is underway, with Xcel gas work expected to disrupt access
New Brighton’s 2026 street rehabilitation is underway on several neighborhood streets, and Xcel gas upgrades could mean lane, parking and access disruptions.
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Smyrna’s South Cobb Drive redesign moves forward, with a $30M-$40M plan and more public feedback sought
Smyrna’s South Cobb Drive project is still in concept phase as the city seeks feedback on a corridor plan that could cost $30 million to $40 million.
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L.A.’s new Wilshire subway stations open on D Line extension
Metro opened three new Wilshire Boulevard subway stations May 8, giving Mid-Wilshire riders a new rail option along the D Line corridor.
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Columbus bridge rehab on Front Street and Nationwide Boulevard starts May 4
Columbus OH – Phase 1 of the Front Street and Nationwide Boulevard bridge rehab began May 4, with downtown traffic impacts expected through late summer.
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Glendale’s 2026 capital plan puts roads first, with more than $7 million for resurfacing
Glendale WI – The city’s 2026 budget and capital plan put streets, sidewalks, and public works near the top of the list, with commuters also watching WIS 57 work.
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South Holland commuters should brace for Bishop Ford rehab in 2026
South Holland IL – IDOT says a $93 million Bishop Ford Freeway rehab begins in spring 2026, bringing lane reductions, bridge closures, and detours.
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Huntsville approves $348,874 study of passenger rail links
Huntsville approved a $348,874 study of possible passenger rail links, but the work is planning only and does not commit the city to service.
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Hillsborough’s $95 million flood package includes a $30 million Ruskin sewer overhaul
Hillsborough County approved a $95 million flood-protection package, including a $30 million Ruskin sewer conversion aimed at reducing heavy-rain overflows.
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Visalia closes Burke Street for Civic Center utility work
Visalia CA – Burke Street is closed between Center and Goshen through May 22 for sewer and storm drain work tied to Civic Center Phase 2.
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Reno starts rewriting data center rules after council vote
Reno City Council has started a code-change process for data centers, with water, power, noise and infrastructure questions still ahead.
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Chicago’s Red Line extension breaks ground on the Far South Side
CTA marked the Red Line Extension groundbreaking on April 24, starting construction on a 5.5-mile project with four new stations.
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Detroit District 6 meeting will preview mid-block lighting plan
Detroit residents can weigh in April 29 on the city’s citywide mid-block lighting rollout, with installation expected to begin in early July.
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St. Louis water bills could rise for years under city proposal
St. Louis city water bills could rise in phases through 2032 under a proposed rate plan. The sharpest jumps would come in 2026 and 2027, and public input is open.
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St. Louis water bills could rise under new city rate proposal
St. Louis MO – City leaders are proposing another water-rate increase that could add about $7 to $9 a month for average households if approved.
