San Antonio flooding exposed travel risks, road closures, and new questions around Loop 1604
San Antonio TX – Heavy rain across April 20-22 closed roads, disrupted travel, and raised new questions about flood pockets near Loop 1604 construction.
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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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El Paso traffic watch: East-side lane closures continue this week as TxDOT warns drivers in work zones
El Paso TX – East-side drivers face lane closures on Americas Avenue, Horizon Boulevard, Darrington Road and Purple Heart Highway this week, with some work stretching into May.
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Huntsville’s greenway buildout is becoming a transportation and development story, not just a parks story
Huntsville AL – The city’s latest greenway expansion shows trails are becoming part of how Huntsville moves people, shapes growth, and connects South Huntsville.
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Hialeah weighs another transit-oriented rezoning near the rail corridor ahead of April 28 hearing
Hialeah FL – A proposed zoning change at 1081 E 17th Street would shift a low-density residential parcel into the transit-oriented district before an April 28 hearing.
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El Paso commuters face a week of east-side road closures as TxDOT work expands
El Paso TX – TxDOT says east-side road work will tighten lanes and close some segments April 20-24, with delays likely for commuters and delivery drivers.
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Plano’s new Via rides start May 4 for seniors, with Legacy West service still to come
Plano TX – A new Via microtransit service starts May 4 for riders 65 and older, with a free launch period, a $3 base fare later, and more transit changes ahead.
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Spartanburg’s East Main Street could lose two travel lanes this spring as SCDOT adds bike lanes
Spartanburg SC – SCDOT is proposing a road diet on East Main Street that would add bike lanes, trim travel lanes, and change how drivers cross the corridor.
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Philadelphia’s new rideshare tax fight is really about school funding, and the next budget votes matter
Philadelphia PA – A proposed $1 fee on rideshare trips could raise school funding, but it is still part of the FY27 budget fight and needs Council approval.
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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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Susanville travel stop hearing returns to the council agenda, and the project’s footprint is large
Susanville CA – The City Council will hear a May 6 proposal for a 79.6-acre travel stop near SR 36 and Skyline Boulevard, with annexation and land-use approvals in play.
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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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Cookeville opens bidding for Interstate Drive widening as South Jefferson lane closures resume
Cookeville TN – The city has opened bidding for Interstate Drive widening while overnight South Jefferson Avenue lane closures return April 19-23 and April 26-30.
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Arlington early voting starts April 20: what’s on the May 2 ballot and why the street tax renewal matters
Arlington TX – Early voting opens April 20, and the May 2 ballot includes the mayor’s race, council seats, and a street tax renewal that funds most annual road work.
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Colorado Springs’ Cache La Poudre bridge closes April 20. What park users, Colorado College visitors, and drivers need to know
Colorado Springs CO – The Cache La Poudre Street and Mesa Road bridge closes April 20 for a months-long rehab project that will affect park access, traffic, and nearby trips.
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Minneapolis’ 2026 construction season is underway — and 1st Ave S is one of the biggest street projects to watch
Minneapolis MN – The city’s 2026 construction season tops $323 million, and 1st Ave S will bring reconstruction, utility work, and likely detours downtown.
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Minneapolis launches a $323 million construction season. Which 2026 projects will affect residents most?
Minneapolis MN – The city says 37 infrastructure projects are underway or starting in 2026, with bridge closures, resurfacing, lead pipe work, and utility upgrades.
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Centerville set for April 20 hearing on a proposed $5 vehicle tax for Greene County residents
Centerville OH – City Council will hold an April 20 hearing on Ordinance 06-26, a proposed $5 vehicle tax tied to registration and transportation funding.
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Louisville’s summer I-65 shutdown now has a clearer detour guide. What commuters and downtown businesses need to know before June 1
Louisville KY – The official I-65 closure handout spells out the summer shutdown dates, detour route, and partial July 1 reopening. Commuters should plan now.
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Boise revives Lake Hazel Road extension plan, tying it to commuting, freight, and south-side growth
Boise ID – The city is seeking federal BUILD money to advance the Lake Hazel Road extension, a long-studied southwest Boise corridor tied to traffic and freight access.
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Brooklyn’s Flatbush Avenue bus-lane rebuild is resuming soon — here’s what riders and drivers should expect
Brooklyn NY – Flatbush Avenue bus-priority work is set to resume in late April and run into fall, bringing construction disruption to a key Brooklyn corridor.