Seattle weighs emergency street-closure powers on Aurora Avenue N
Seattle WA – City leaders are weighing emergency street-closure powers on Aurora Avenue N while ordering temporary barrier changes and a two-week review.
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Athens gets state grant for Food City road work on west side
Athens AL – A new state grant will help fund road, turning-lane, and drainage work for a future Food City on West Elm Street and Lucas Ferry Road.
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PennDOT pipe flushing on Reynoldsville-Falls Creek Road is this week
PennDOT lists pipe flushing on Route 0950 in Winslow and Washington townships for May 25-29, giving Reynoldsville-area drivers a timely heads-up.
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Tacoma starts transportation impact fees June 1 for new development
Tacoma will begin collecting one-time transportation impact fees on new homes and commercial projects June 1, shifting some growth costs to development.
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Des Moines pushes back on Sea-Tac airport plan timeline as comment period opens
Des Moines is asking for more time to review Sea-Tac’s draft airport plan, but the Port’s 60-day comment window runs only until July 21.
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Elkin faces renewed flood watchfulness after Memorial Day rains
Elkin residents should watch low-water crossings, ponding, and commute delays as National Weather Service guidance and regional flood reports keep the area on alert.
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Columbus traffic shifts again as N. 4th and E. 5th work ramps up
Overnight resurfacing and lane changes are underway on E. 5th Avenue, and more construction is planned as Columbus moves the corridor into a new lane setup.
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Colorado Springs council revisits Palmer High street closure
Colorado Springs City Council is reconsidering whether to vacate East Boulder Street by Palmer High School, a move tied to renovation timing and downtown access.
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Charlotte’s I-77 toll-lane reversal could reshape South Charlotte traffic plans
Charlotte leaders and regional planners withdrew support for the I-77 South toll-lane plan in May, putting the current proposal on hold.
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Chandler council delays Flock camera vote, pushing privacy fight into July
Chandler delayed a Flock Safety vote until mid-July, keeping its license-plate reader cameras in place while privacy concerns stay in play.
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Rolling Loud brought special-event traffic and enforcement to west Orlando
Orlando’s Rolling Loud weekend packed the Camping World Stadium area May 8-10, bringing traffic delays, special-event enforcement, and towing risk nearby.
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Worcester seeks new Union Station Grand Hall operator before lease expires
Worcester has opened a search for a new Union Station Grand Hall operator, with proposals due June 26 before the current lease expires June 30.
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Bohemia fuel prices: regular $4.459, diesel $5.759 at one station
At one Bohemia station, regular sits at $4.459 and diesel at $5.759—both below AAA’s New York averages, with diesel still the pricier fill.
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Lamar regular gas stays under $5 as diesel prices spread
Lamar drivers can still find sub-$5 regular at several stops, but diesel runs from the high-$5s to the mid-$6s. Comparison shopping still pays.
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Hyundai recalls 421,078 U.S. vehicles over braking software defect
Hyundai is recalling more than 421,000 U.S. vehicles after a front-camera software flaw could trigger unexpected braking and raise crash risk.
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Boston, MBTA clash over Summer Street closures near South Station
Boston officials are pushing back on an MBTA plan to close Summer Street near South Station on World Cup match days, citing traffic and access concerns.
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Washington, DC commuters face parade road closures and holiday service changes on May 25
Downtown DC drivers should expect parade closures on May 25, while trash pickup, DMV locations, DCPS schools, and parking enforcement are affected by Memorial Day.
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Conway-area rezoning requests put new housing pressure back on the county agenda
Conway-area parcels are back on Horry County’s planning docket, with rezoning requests that could affect traffic, density, and future land use.
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FAA lowers controller staffing target in new national workforce plan
The FAA has cut its long-term controller staffing target to 12,563, a change that could affect flight reliability, airport operations, and planning.
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Kennesaw road closures remain in place as repairs continue in Legacy Park and nearby streets
Kennesaw roads near Legacy Park are still closed for repairs, affecting daily routes, school runs, deliveries, and local access.
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Plan Baton Rouge III advances as downtown housing and jobs plan nears council review
Plan Baton Rouge III is moving through Baton Rouge’s review process, with downtown housing, jobs, transportation and investment changes under consideration.
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Aurora gas and diesel watch: Frontenac station regular edges up, diesel hits $6.499
Aurora’s watched Frontenac station lists regular at $4.959 and diesel at $6.499. Regular is up 6 cents; diesel is up 50 cents and is the bigger cost hit.