Infrastructure Across America - Page 5

Missouri February 28, 2024

$800M renovation to KC's Arrowhead Stadium planned for 2026

The Kansas City Chiefs are planning an overhaul of their home field, Arrowhead Stadium, worth $800 million, which would begin after the 2026 World Cup.

Georgia February 7, 2024

Members of Congress from Georgia lend support to study whether Port of Savannah needs to be deepened

Though Savannah's harbor was deepened two years ago, every Georgia member of Congress signed a letter calling for a study to determine if it would be worth deepening the port again.

Pennsylvania February 5, 2024

I-95 northbound reopens in Philadelphia

Northbound lanes on Interstate 95 have reopened between Columbus Boulevard and Interstate 676 in Philadelphia following a weekend closure.

Georgia February 2, 2024

Nuclear reactor in Georgia delayed due to vibrations in cooling system

Vibrations found in Georgia's newest nuclear reactor will delay the start date for when the unit starts generating power, making the project much more expensive.

LIFESTYLE February 2, 2024

On this day in history, February 2, 1913, Grand Central Terminal opens in NYC, world's largest train station

Grand Central Terminal opened in New York City on this day in history, Feb. 2, 1913. It is the largest rail station in the world — and one of the most beautiful.

Minnesota January 23, 2024

$1B issued to replace bridge connecting Minnesota and Wisconsin

The Department of Transportation has awarded over $1B in federal funding to replace the aging John A. Blatnik Bridge between Duluth, Minnesota, and Superior, Wisconsin.

Cybercrime January 20, 2024

Cyber-attacks against Americans at all time high over past two years

Cyber-attacks against the Americas are at an all-time high over the past two years. The 2022 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law provides $1 billion in funding for states to ramp up cyber security.

Rhode Island January 19, 2024

RI Gov. McKee proposes sending 4 major infrastructure plans to ballot box

Democratic Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee has proposed ballot initiatives pertaining to four infrastructure spending proposals valued at a total of $345 million.

Nebraska January 17, 2024

Planned overhaul of Omaha's Eppley Airfield valued at nearly $1 billion

A $950 million upgrade to Eppley Airfield in Omaha, Nebraska, will include larger boarding and baggage claim areas, new dining and shopping venues and a glass-domed entrance.

Kentucky January 17, 2024

Kentucky Democratic governor and House Republicans clash on teacher raises

Kentucky House GOP proposed spending bills to increase funding to education, public pensions, and infrastructure. Democratic Gov. Beshar thinks teacher raises should be guaranteed.

LIFESTYLE January 5, 2024

On this day in history, January 5, 1933, construction begins on Golden Gate Bridge amid great fanfare

Construction began on the Golden Gate Bridge in California amid great pomp and circumstance on this day in history, Jan. 5, 1933. The engineering marvel was completed four years later.