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.
Roads
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Waterloo flood warning keeps Black Hawk Creek, Ranchero Road in view
Black Hawk Creek in Waterloo remains under a flood warning through this afternoon, with Ranchero Road near the waterline and the stage just above flood stage.
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Eldora-area roads: Iowa’s new 60 mph rule starts July 1
Eldora-area drivers may see a patchwork of old and new signs as Iowa’s rural speed limit rolls out. Posted signs still control until updated.
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Lexington approves FY27 budget for roads, housing and winter prep
Lexington council approved the FY27 budget June 9, keeping tax rates unchanged and steering city money to roads, housing, parks, safety and winter prep.
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Boerne drivers face one-lane Texas 46 work as county presses TxDOT on safety
Boerne, TX – Texas 46 drops to one lane June 15-18 for rumble-strip work near Boerne, as Kendall County keeps pressing TxDOT on SH 46 West safety.
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Huntsville approves Phase 2 resurfacing for more than 60 streets
Huntsville City Council approved Phase 2 resurfacing and ADA work for more than 60 streets, and a June 3 district update helps residents track impact.
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Huntsville approves $8.45 million resurfacing package for 62 streets
Huntsville City Council approved $8.45 million in Phase 2 resurfacing work on May 28, with 62 streets and ADA/concrete upgrades in the package.
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Buchanan County road work will close Walnut Street and shift traffic near Grundy
Vansant VA – Buchanan County drivers should expect detours and slower travel this week as VDOT closes Walnut Street and changes Route 460 traffic in Grundy.
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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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Bargersville storm cleanup starts after April 27 severe weather damage
Cleanup is underway after April 27 severe weather, with the National Weather Service documenting damage 4 NNW of Bargersville and local reports showing tree and line damage.
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Cincinnati budget proposal prioritizes roads, services, and homeless center
Cincinnati’s recommended 2026-27 budget leans into road repair, staffing, and a planned daytime homeless center as council begins review.
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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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Bluffton traffic priorities enter Beaufort County’s 2026 penny-tax debate as project list nears
Bluffton SC – Beaufort County’s transportation tax process is moving toward a 2026 referendum decision, with Bluffton congestion, safety, and access concerns now shaping the project list.