Akron’s $341M Capital Plan: What Road and Utility Work Means
Akron’s midyear capital update tracks 171 projects worth more than $341 million, with near-term work focused on roads, utilities, traffic calming and public facilities.
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St. Petersburg Shore Acres Flood Project Gets $2M State Appropriation
A $2 million state appropriation will support St. Petersburg’s planned Shore Acres drainage and pump-station project, with construction anticipated in 2028.
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Olathe sewer project reaches late-July target window, impacts continue
Olathe’s late-July sewer milestone near Dennis Avenue is only one project phase; lift-station work, trail restoration and Cedar Lake Park impacts continue.
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Prescott Valley Flood Damage Keeps Monsoon Drainage in Focus
Prescott Valley flooding on July 20-21 damaged apartments and vehicles, prompted rescues and cleanup, and keeps monsoon-season risks in view.
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Ames Drainage Project Lists Apparent Low Bidder After July Flooding
Ames lists JC Midwest Services as the apparent low bidder for drainage work at three low points, while Duff Avenue and Sixth Street remain deferred.
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Wells Wright Patman Drive work scheduled through Dec. 10
Wells, Texas, says Wright Patman Drive improvements are scheduled through Dec. 10, with alternating half-road closures, driveway access and parking guidance.
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Cleveland EMS garage repairs open for contractor proposals
White County is seeking a licensed contractor to repair termite damage and loose truss bracing at its Cleveland EMS garage. Proposals are due July 31.
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Tinley Park Storm Cleanup Continues After July 27 Damage, Outages and Village Hall Closure
Tinley Park storm cleanup continued Tuesday after July 27 damage and outages, with residents urged to report debris and avoid downed power lines.
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St. Cloud PFAS Pilot Begins Phase 3 Sludge Testing
A St. Cloud wastewater pilot has completed Phase 2 testing of Class A biosolids and begun Phase 3 on untreated sludge, with results still pending.
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Framingham Winter Street project remains in Phase 1 for three more weeks
Framingham’s Winter Street project remains in Phase 1 for about three more weeks, with southbound traffic allowed through the work zone and northbound drivers detoured.
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St. Paul approves tree rules for future city-sponsored projects
St. Paul approved new tree-preservation rules for city-sponsored roads, sidewalks, bikeways and trails, with requirements beginning for projects let after Oct. 31.
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Cincinnati East Side floodgate failed during July 17 storm
Cincinnati’s Madison Road floodgate failed to close during the July 17 storm, exposing limits in East Side flood protection and leaving a long-term fix unclear.
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Iowa City seeks input on possible Johnson Street Bridge replacement
Iowa City residents can weigh in on a possible Johnson Street Bridge replacement as Iowa and local governments pursue federal funding for 32 bridges.
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Palmdale Boulevard Full Closure and Detours Expected Through October
Palmdale, CA — Full-depth reconstruction has closed Palmdale Boulevard from 50th to 70th streets, with detours and weekday work listed through October 2026.
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Killeen Road Work Brings Jasper Drive Lanes, Two Closures
Killeen roadway work affects Jasper Drive, Freda Drive and Pennington Avenue this week, with scheduled lane impacts, closures and possible travel delays.
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Springfield seeks private partner for renewable natural gas facilities at landfill and wastewater plant
Springfield is seeking private partners to develop renewable natural gas facilities at its landfill and wastewater plant, with proposals due Dec. 1.
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North Miami’s NE 3rd Court drainage project heads to July 31 bid opening
North Miami’s proposed NE 3rd Court drainage project is set for a July 31 bid opening after the city’s stormwater plan flagged the corridor as flood-prone.
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Cicero lifts boil order, but affected residents must flush fixtures
Cicero lifted a localized boil order July 18 after repairs and testing, but residents in the affected area were told to flush fixtures and appliances.
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Norman storm debris cleanup passes 20,000 cubic yards, runs through August
Norman’s July 4 storm debris operation has removed more than 20,000 cubic yards, with residential collection continuing citywide through August.
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Medford Utility Bills Rise in August Under New City Rates
Medford’s single-family city utility charge rises $9.38 monthly under rates effective July 1, with August bills expected to show the increase.
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Thornton seeks input on Colorado Boulevard bike facilities by July 31
Thornton residents, commuters and corridor users can weigh in by July 31 on possible protected bike facilities along an 8.25-mile stretch of Colorado Boulevard.
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Morgantown Utility Board approves Patteson culvert repair contract
Morgantown Utility Board approved a $1,003,486 contract to stabilize a Patteson Drive culvert after part of a Burger King parking lot sank in June 2025.