Detroit road repair push targets 140 projects as sidewalk backlog gets funding
Detroit MI – Detroit officials say a $58 million road-and-bridge package covers 140 projects starting this summer, alongside a sidewalk backlog push.
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Downtown Farmington roadwork starts Monday: early milling and parking limits
Farmington’s Street Department says downtown milling and paving start Monday, June 22, weather permitting, with possible 4 a.m. milling and parking limits.
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Arlington World Cup upgrades & AT&T Stadium detours: Randol Mill, AT&T Way closures
Arlington says it finished World Cup-linked road, sidewalk, lighting upgrades in the Entertainment District. Match-day closures near AT&T Stadium can shift routes—check the official list before you go.
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Irving’s Wells Road bridge closure starts June 4—why it’s happening and how long it lasts
Irving TX – Wells Road bridge closes June 4, 2026 for West Irving Creek channel drainage work, with access limited through end of 2027, weather permitting.
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Bloomington–Normal storm cleanup: Normal’s free mulch and safety steps
Bloomington IL – After the June 10–11 storms, crews are clearing debris and trail hazards. Here’s Normal’s free mulch pickup plan and safety steps.
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Lincoln residents: West “A” water main open house is today—watch & get alerts
Lincoln NE – The City of Lincoln West “A” water main replacement virtual open house runs 6–7 p.m. today. Get the Zoom and TextLNK tips.
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MDOT plans a public meeting in Trenton July 15 on the M-85 (Fort Street) railroad crossing study—what residents should expect next
Trenton MI – MDOT will hold a July 15, 2026 public meeting on the M-85 (Fort Street) railroad crossing study, including the bridge option and a safety/queue review.
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Muskogee County to review Okay Rd Pay App #7 and CDBG-DR budget items
Muskogee OK – Muskogee County BOCC agendas for June 15 and June 22 include Okay Rd CDBG-DR payment and budget/leverage items that could affect project momentum.
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Phil Campbell-area voters set for new county commissioner after runoff
Phil Campbell, AL – Curtis Baker’s unofficial runoff win puts Franklin County District 1 on track for new representation in November.
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El Monte water plan reaches council before July 1 state deadline
El Monte’s 2025 city water plan reached council before a July 1 state deadline, with drought rules, groundwater supply and future bills in view.
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Detroit solar plan may move three delayed sites to DTE
Detroit’s pending Solar Neighborhoods amendment could put all five city solar sites under DTE, with home upgrades, costs and a July 4 deadline at stake.
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Dixon’s $2M resurfacing plan starts this month with 51 blocks
Dixon, IL — The city’s 2026 street program covers selected blocks, downtown crosswalks, sidewalks, drainage work and ADA ramps through construction season.
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Houston expands bill-assistance fund as $5 trash fee starts July 1
Houston, TX — A $5 monthly solid-waste fee starts July 1 for many city trash customers, as Houston expands donation-funded aid for qualifying residents.
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Florence, UNA win $762,000 Pine Street grant for safer campus-downtown access
Florence AL – Florence and UNA secured a $762,000 Transportation Alternatives grant for Pine Street sidewalks, ramps, lighting, and safer walk-bike access.
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Cass County highway report points to Longville-area road work, fiber permits
Longville MN – Cass County’s June 2 highway report said 2025 work topped $10 million, with $4 million in the Remer and Longville areas and 80 utility permits.
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Minneapolis resets George Floyd Square redevelopment after Agape rejection
Minneapolis MN – A 10-2 council vote rejected Agape’s bid, resetting Peoples’ Way as 38th Street and Chicago Avenue remains closed through late 2027.
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Des Moines lawn watering ban remains in effect as nitrate levels strain water system
Des Moines IA – Central Iowa Water Works says the June 8 watering ban is still active as elevated nitrate levels continue to limit treatment capacity.
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Goose Creek’s Howe Hall Road closes June 22 for 18 days of utility work
Goose Creek SC – Howe Hall Road will close June 22-July 10 between Rubyridge Lane and Garretts Court for utility relocation before storm-pipe work.
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Columbia riverwalk could stay closed into 2027 as canal repairs continue
Columbia’s north Riverfront Park remains closed, and city project timelines suggest the riverwalk could stay limited into 2027 and beyond for walkers and cyclists.
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Daytona Beach weighs buyouts and stormwater fixes after Army Corps setback
Daytona Beach is revisiting flood relief options — including buyouts, pumps, storage and a dashboard — after the Army Corps path stalled, especially in Midtown.
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Colorado Springs tests 34 temporary street safety fixes this summer — here’s where
Colorado Springs CO – The city is testing temporary traffic circles, speed tables and school-zone signs at 34 sites through late summer to see what should last.
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Colorado Springs is testing 34 temporary street-safety projects this summer
Colorado Springs is rolling out 34 temporary Safe Streets COS projects from June through August to slow traffic, test fixes, and improve school-zone safety.