Infrastructure Across America - Page 10

Rhode Island June 14, 2023

Rhode Island seeking federal funding for Newport Cliff Walk repairs

Rhode Island is seeking up to $10 million in federal funding to repair the Ocean State's iconic Cliff Walk in Newport, which sustained serious damage last March.

Wisconsin June 13, 2023

Northern Wisconsin town will pay Native American tribe $22K to keep reservation roads open for another month

Lac Du Flambeau, a town in northern Wisconsin, will pay the Chippewa tribe $22,000 to keep roads in the tribe's reservation open for another month.

Pennsylvania June 12, 2023

Driver of ruptured gas tanker lost control on off-ramp in leadup to I-95 collapse: report

The driver of the gas tanker responsible for the fire that caused an I-95 overpass in Philadelphia to collapse reportedly lost control of the vehicle just before the incident.

Iowa June 12, 2023

Crews in Iowa demolish remains of collapsed apartment building

Demolition progress has begun for an Iowa apartment building that collapsed more than two weeks ago. The collapse left three people dead and dozens without a home.

Iowa June 8, 2023

Iowa woman whose leg was amputated after being injured in Davenport apartment collapse files lawsuit

A lawsuit has been filed by the woman whose leg had to be amputated after she was injured in the Davenport, Iowa, apartment building collapse.

California June 6, 2023

Crumbling California hillside halts rail service between Los Angeles, San Diego

Rail service in Southern California has been suspended for the second time this year after a crumbling hillside caused debris to fall on coastal tracks.

Texas June 5, 2023

Biden administration gives out $570 million in grants to eliminate railroad crossings across US

The Biden administration is giving out $570 million in grants to help eliminate railroad crossings across the country. Long trains block crossings for hours in some states.

Iowa June 5, 2023

Missing body recovered from scene of Iowa apartment building collapse, 2 still unaccounted

The body of Branden Colvin Sr. was found following an apartment building collapse in Davenport, Iowa. Two people remain missing following the collapse.

Minnesota June 1, 2023

Minnesota Gov. Walz signs $2.6B infrastructure bill into law

Democratic Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Thursday signed into law a $2.6 billion bipartisan infrastructure package, showcasing investments in public transit, water treatment and parks.

Energy May 23, 2023

Biden energy official rejects GOP hearing invite as admin pulls grant from Chinese-linked company

House Republicans are planning to hold the Biden administration's feet to the fire after a top Energy Department official declined to appear at a key hearing.

Michigan May 22, 2023

Michigan's Mackinac Bridge declared safe after crane hits main span

The Mackinac Bridge, which connects Michigan's upper and lower peninsulas, has been declared safe by investigators after sustaining minor damage when a crane-carrying barge struck it.