Montgomery’s Wares Ferry Road bridge reopens months ahead of schedule
Montgomery reopened the Wares Ferry Road bridge at 9 a.m. July 23 after a seven-month emergency replacement that cost approximately $1.15 million.
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New Brighton street project brings driveway restrictions, water-main work and August construction phases
Construction on New Brighton’s Public Improvement Project 26-1 is affecting driveway access, utilities and travel conditions on several residential streets, with work scheduled to expand in August.
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Laredo’s World Trade Bridge expansion gets $25 million federal grant
A $25 million federal BUILD grant advances Laredo’s proposed World Trade Bridge expansion, but environmental review, right-of-way work, additional funding and construction approvals remain ahead.
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Monterey Avenue Rehabilitation Begins in Palm Desert With Lane Closures Through October
Palm Desert’s Monterey Avenue rehabilitation starts Aug. 3, bringing lane closures, slower traffic, nighttime noise and possible driveway-access changes.
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North Galena Road repairs are narrowing traffic in Dixon through mid-August
IDOT pavement patching and other repairs are underway on a one-mile section of North Galena Avenue in Dixon. One lane remains open in each direction between Lowell Park Road and Fellows Street, with completion expected in mid-August, weather permitting.
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Lebanon council to consider railroad agreement, TDOT sidewalk contract
Lebanon City Council is scheduled to take first-reading action August 4 on a railroad agreement tied to the North Castle Heights Avenue sidewalk project and a proposed TDOT 3R sidewalk contract.
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Federal Highway Funds Enter August Redistribution
FHWA is reviewing unused FY 2026 highway obligation authority as states prepare for releases by August 12 and redistribution targeted for August 28.
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Mobile’s St. Louis Street project reaches midpoint as work shifts to blocks eight and nine
Mobile’s 17-block St. Louis Street Complete Streets project has reached the city-described midpoint, with construction moving into blocks eight and nine and traffic conditions changing by section.
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North Dakota’s New 25-Year Transportation Plan Sets Investment Priorities Through 2050
North Dakota finalized a 25-year transportation framework on July 27, but the plan does not fund specific projects or authorize immediate construction.
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US 96 widening timeline points to fall 2026 design work and spring 2032 construction
TxDOT planning materials place environmental and schematic work for a proposed seven-mile US 96 widening near Jasper in fall 2026, with right-of-way activity anticipated from fall 2027 through fall 2030 and construction anticipated in spring 2032.
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Grand Rapids begins contracted work on its first 20-year mobility blueprint
Grand Rapids approved development of its first citywide, long-range transportation blueprint and authorized a 24-month consultant contract, but no final list of projects or construction schedule exists yet.
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U.S. construction spending slipped in June as first-half activity fell
U.S. construction spending edged down in June, while activity in the first half of 2026 was 3.5% below the same period in 2025.
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Spokane Valley Wins $20.835 Million Grant for Sullivan-Trent Interchange Project
A FY 2026 federal BUILD award advances Spokane Valley’s Sullivan-Trent interchange replacement, but construction remains unfunded and unscheduled while the city pursues the rest of the project funding.
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Jeffersonville port opens consultant bidding for intermodal-yard design
Ports of Indiana-Jeffersonville is seeking proposals for design and permitting work on a proposed intermodal yard. Bids are due Aug. 14, 2026, at 4 p.m. Eastern.
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Crockett Advances in 2026 Downtown Revitalization Grant Competition, With Award Decision Pending
Crockett’s 2026 downtown grant application scored 81.537 and advanced to the Project Application stage. The city has not yet received a final state award, which TDA anticipates announcing in November.
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Gainesville’s Bivens Arm Nature Park remains closed during marsh restoration
Bivens Arm Nature Park closed July 6 for marsh restoration and boardwalk replacement. Gainesville anticipates reopening the 81-acre park in April 2027, but the schedule is not guaranteed.
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Newport News Water Bills Rise as Waterworks Begins First Rate Increase Since 2017
Newport News Waterworks’ first rate increase since 2017 took effect July 1, 2026. Waterworks estimates a typical four-person household will pay about $8 to $10 more per month.
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Bandera County requests $1.25 million for expanded flood-warning network after July flooding
Bandera County commissioners approved submitting a request for up to $1.25 million in state funding for new flood gauges, outdoor warning signals and public education. The proposal follows July flooding that prompted evacuations, closed Bandera City Park and shut numerous roads, but it is not yet a confirmed award or installed system.
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St. Paul STAR tables show $4.5 million in 2026 awards
St. Paul approved 2026 STAR awards listed in detailed city tables totaling $4,500,628 for neighborhood projects, businesses, library collections and cultural organizations.
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Fayetteville expands sewer aid to cover current $5,000 assessment for qualifying homeowners
Fayetteville broadened sewer-connection assistance to households earning up to 120% of area median income, with approved applicants eligible for the current $5,000 PWC assessment and up to $1,000 toward qualifying private work.
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Bucks County to Assess Repairs at Doylestown Administration Building After Masonry Failure
A brick wall near the Court Street entrance of the Bucks County Administration Building in Doylestown collapsed, prompting plans for a structural-engineering assessment. County officials say the building remains structurally sound, while restoration work is expected to be phased as funding becomes available.
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Santa Ana sewer work on Alton Avenue reaches final restoration phase
OC San has completed pipe rehabilitation on Alton Avenue, but lane controls and a closed bike lane remain during bypass removal, manhole work and roadway restoration.