Auditor general says ‘it’s uncertain’ new Champlain Bridge will be built on timeMontreal Gazette » Mayor Valérie Plante is worried about a federal report suggesting the new Champlain Bridge may not open in December after all. About 58 million cars and trucks and 200,000 buses use the Champlain annually to cross the St. Lawrence River, making it one of Canada’s busiest spans and a crucial link for commuters and business. Michelle2018-05-31T08:23:44-08:00May 29, 2018|
Battle over gas-tax hike intensifiesCalMatters » The attempt to repeal SB 1 via a statewide vote is not only an important issue unto itself, but it is intertwined with larger conflicts, including the nationwide jousting over control of Congress. As the stakes rise, the campaign to counter the GOP-backed repeal ballot measure also is shifting into high gear. Gov. Jerry Brown is leading the charge. Michelle2018-05-31T08:43:11-08:00May 28, 2018|
Phase 2 of reconstruction on Oroville Dam spillway on trackKCRA » The California Department of Water Resources said it is on track to meet the Nov. 1 deadline for its second phase of construction on the Oroville Dam spillways. Crews have conducted controlled blasts to remove temporary concrete on the primary spillway. Concrete is also being poured on the emergency spillway. Michelle2018-05-24T12:42:28-08:00May 23, 2018|
Imperial Valley to improve roads and pavements with funds from senate billKYMA » Funding from a senate bill will bring over 40 million dollars to the Imperial Valley to repair roads and pavement on state routes. Caltrans along with transportation agencies in the Imperial County laid the groundwork to improve the valley’s infrastructure. Caltrans plans to begin construction in just a few weeks. Michelle2018-05-24T13:33:25-08:00May 23, 2018|
NTSB probing cracks in Florida bridge collapseReuters » The National Transportation Safety Board said Wednesday it is probing cracks in a deadly pedestrian bridge collapse in Florida and plans additional testing as it works to determine the cause, according to a preliminary report. Michelle2018-05-24T13:29:37-08:00May 23, 2018|
Majority of Americans say Trump is not giving infrastructure enough attention Gallery Majority of Americans say Trump is not giving infrastructure enough attention Polls, Trump & Infrastructure, U.S. News Majority of Americans say Trump is not giving infrastructure enough attentionThe Hill » Fifty-five percent of Americans say the president, who unveiled a rebuilding framework earlier this year, is not giving infrastructure adequate attention, according to a Monmouth University poll released Tuesday. The poll also found that a majority of Americans, 62 percent, say the federal government is not spending enough dollars on infrastructure projects. Michelle2018-05-24T14:22:02-08:00May 22, 2018|
