Colorado Springs starts 2026 2C paving season, with 125 lane miles planned
Colorado Springs says 125 lane miles across 109 road segments are planned for the 2026 2C paving season, with phased impacts for drivers.
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Phoenix approves trash and recycling rate hike for July 1
Phoenix City Council approved a residential solid-waste rate increase on April 22. New trash and recycling charges start July 1, 2026.
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South Bend’s Colfax Avenue closure is underway downtown
Downtown Colfax Avenue is closed for utility work and streetscape construction, with detours in place and disruption likely into September.
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Colorado Springs asks residents to conserve water as runoff outlook stays weak
Colorado Springs Utilities is keeping watering limits in place after entering Water Shortage Preparation, citing a mountain watershed yield expected to fall below normal.
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Boston budget hearings focus on housing, transit, schools, and public works
Boston’s FY27 budget hearings are underway, with council review centered on housing, transit, public works, and school spending through June.
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Bismarck cleanup week runs April 20-23, with free landfill disposal through April 25
Bismarck cleanup week runs April 20-23 for curbside and alley pickup, with eligible residents able to use free landfill disposal through April 25.
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Tampa’s road repaving push is speeding up — and neighborhoods are already seeing the difference
Tampa FL – The city says it has paved about 14 lane-miles by late March, with a bigger crew, a $41 million budget, and more neighborhood work ahead.
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Tacoma updated its August street-tax measure. What changed in Connect Tacoma and why it matters now
Tacoma WA – The City Council revised Connect Tacoma on April 21, sending a 10-year street funding measure to the August 4 ballot with clearer spending language.
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Lincoln’s 33rd and Cornhusker viaduct plan moves forward. What north Lincoln should expect now
Lincoln NE – The 33rd and Cornhusker viaduct project advanced after an April 23 open house, with updated design, funding, and next-step details.
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Hempstead water cleanup remains under a state exemption as a new village report shows supply strain
Hempstead NY – A new village report says the water cleanup is still moving, but seven wells remain above the 1,4-dioxane limit and the system is still strained.
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Fremont starts building a new Central Park community center, replacing aging facilities in a key city hub
Fremont CA – Construction has started on a new Central Park Community Center that will replace older facilities and add flexible space, an event hall, and greener design.
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Phoenix approves a smaller trash-rate hike after public input — what changes on July 1
Phoenix AZ – City Council approved a reduced trash and recycling rate increase that starts July 1, raising residential bills from $37.32 to $42.32.
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Janesville flood cleanup leaves a few key roads closed, landfill hours extended after April 17 storm
Janesville WI – Most major roads are back open after the April 17 flooding, but a few problem spots remain and the city has extended landfill hours for debris.
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Fremont’s $51 million Central Park Community Center is now under construction. Here’s what it replaces, what it adds, and when it could open
Fremont CA – The city has started building a new Central Park Community Center, with a 2028 opening target, more flexible space, and a replacement for aging facilities.
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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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Raleigh water restrictions began April 20: what Stage 1 means for households and yards
Raleigh NC – Stage 1 water restrictions started April 20 as drought conditions continued, changing how residents, landscapers, and businesses water lawns and outdoor spaces.
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Portland set for April 22 vote on transportation utility fee that would add $12 a month for single-family homes
Portland OR – City Council is set to vote April 22 on a new transportation utility fee that would start in 2027 and charge most households and businesses.
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Hobbs could see WIPP nuclear waste shipments during road work. What residents know now
Hobbs NM – A reported road-work detour could send some WIPP shipments through the city, but the route change is not confirmed and remains temporary.
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Colorado Springs closes Tejon Street downtown for final paving this week as revitalization project nears reopening
Colorado Springs CO – Tejon Street is fully closed downtown April 20-24 for final paving, striping, and crosswalk work before the corridor reopens.
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Phoenix trash collection fees could rise soon, and the City Council vote is April 22
Phoenix AZ – City officials are moving toward a vote on higher residential trash fees, with the Council scheduled to decide April 22 and household bills likely to rise.
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Phoenix trash fee vote is April 22: city trimmed the increase, but bills could still rise
Phoenix AZ – The City Council votes April 22 on a smaller residential trash fee increase that would start July 1 if approved and could raise bills over three years.
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Erie gets $18 million for lead-line replacement and water system repairs, with work expected this year
Erie PA – State water funding will cover 1,250 service connections, facility repairs, pipe lining, and a Bird Drive main project, with construction expected this year.