Federal Highway Administration Newswire

Federal Highway Administration approvals advance I-81 project

The Federal Highway Administration has signed off on renaming Interstate 481, which now becomes Interstate 81, paving the way for the eventual completion of the I-81 Viaduct Project in Syracuse, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Tuesday. The FHA also changed …

Mississippi Dept. of Transportation highlights roundabout safety benefits

The Mississippi Department of Transportation is joining the Federal Highway Administration in recognizing National Roundabout Week, highlighting the safety and traffic-flow benefits of roundabouts. Michael Flood with MDOT said roundabouts are designed to …

Riverhead Highway Department secures national award for innovative snow fence pole remover

An old golf cart wheel and piece of box tubing turned out to be the perfect combination that earned the Riverhead Town Highway Department a national recognition.  Highway superintendent and award-winning inventor Mike Zaleski earned the Pioneer Award from …

Federal Highway Administration showcases new road safety tech

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The U.S. Department of Transportation held its first Road Safety Innovation Expo in Washington Friday, featuring more than 40 exhibitors displaying technology aimed at reducing risks on America’s roads. Exhibits at the expo included …

Federal Highway Administration showcases new road safety tech

Alabama has cleared a $2.52 billion federal loan for its largest infrastructure project ever; the new Mobile River ...

A $2.52 billion federal loan has been approved to build the Interstate 10 Mobile River Bridge and Bayway project, clearing the way for the largest infrastructure project in Alabama's history. US Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced the …

Oregon has big funding gap for road maintenance

Oregon has one of the largest gaps in the country between its highway and bridge maintenance needs and what it spends on addressing them, according to a national study. Oregon is falling behind on transportation maintenance, with the state transportation …

Oregon Facing Major Road Maintenance Funding Gap

Oregon has one of the largest gaps in the country between its highway and bridge maintenance needs and what it spends on addressing them, according to a national study. Oregon is falling behind on transportation maintenance, with the state transportation …

New bridge opens in Denali Park following landslide in 2021

DENALI PARK, Alaska (KTUU) - Five years after a landslide cut off access to the remote stretches of Denali National Park, a new bridge restoring access was completed Wednesday. The roughly 475-foot bridge reconnects the rest of the world to the west end of …

Historic Burlington-Winooski Bridge Posted on Craigslist — for Free

The Vermont Craigslist “free stuff” page is full of treasures. Recent listings include a piano, a set of studded snow tires, and a male pig used for breeding who is described as “a gentleman to his ladies but gets the job done!” But one listing posted on …

Navajo Nation declares emergency in wake of floods

Shiprock Nizhoni Park was flooded from the rising San Juan River on Friday, September 18, 2026. (Curtis Ray Benally/Special to the Tri-City Record) As families are evacuated from multiple locations in the region, the Navajo Nation has amended their …

Saving Sarasota County’s historic swing bridge could cost less

Updated Sept. 22, 2026, 7:33 a.m. ET An iconic piece of south Sarasota County history may have a less expensive path to preservation. A report by a Michigan company that specializes in restoring historic bridges said that it would be less expensive to …

City Councilor opposed to downtown transportation project

Martin Kidston (Missoula Current) A member of the Missoula City Council on Monday night opposed the weekly list of invoices owed by the city over its inclusion of a payment to DJ&A related to a multi-million transportation project. The city contracted …

MaineDOT asks residents to weigh in as Machias Dike Bridge enters federal review

Monitor Local is a reporting initiative to meet the local information needs of people in towns across western and downeast Maine with public service reporting on town council meetings, school budget debates, zoning conversations, tax deliberations and more …

Hawaii receives $5M in federal funding for storm-damaged roads, bridges

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Hawaii is receiving $5 million in federal emergency funding to help repair roads and bridges damaged by the March Kona Low storms. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration announced the funding …

Officials urge West Virginians to report dead animals on roadways

BLUEFIELD, W.Va. (WVVA) - The Federal Highway Administration reports an estimated 1 to 2 million collisions between motor vehicles and large animals happen every year. In West Virginia, statistics show that 1 in 40 West Virginians will hit a deer or other …

MDOT joins federal effort to recognize National Roundabouts Week

JACKSON, Miss. (WTOK) - The Mississippi Department of Transportation is joining the Federal Highway Administration in recognizing Sept. 21-26 as National Roundabouts Week, which highlights the role roundabouts play in improving roadway safety, reducing …

NTSB urges Ohio Turnpike to eliminate manual toll lanes after fatal crash

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WOWO) — The National Transportation Safety Board is urging the Ohio Turnpike to eliminate its low-speed manual toll lanes after determining that a hybrid toll plaza design contributed to a fatal 2024 crash near Toledo. The NTSB said fully …

Globeville resident continues multi-year battle for green space

A lot near Interstate 70 and Washington Street in Denver's Globeville neighborhood has sat dusty and vacant for decades, and neighbors want something done about it. "Honestly, it's disappointment for the city that we all pay taxes for," …

CalCSA Applauds Probate Notification Reform for Child Support

SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, September 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law SB-1264, legislation recently passed by the California State Legislature to secure additional child support payments through probate …

The National Fund (BIE Foundation) Finalizes Senior Leadership Team with Three New Hires

Nicholas Courtney, Nick Cunningham and Ashley Eden join the BIE’s Congressionally chartered foundation as it expands grantmaking to 183 Native schools. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, September 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Fund for …

'Iran And Its Proxies' Use Of AI-Generated Videos Violence U.S. And West To Violence' – A New MEMRI Study

With Special Foreword By Gen. (Ret) Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr., USMC WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, September 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI) has published a new study titled "Iran And Its …

Syracuse University Leaders Headline Jupiter Festival Miami with Fireside Chat on Political Influence in Creator Era

Ryan Schram and Margaret Talev will examine "The New Rules of Political Influence" ahead of the 2026 midterms SYRACUSE, NY, UNITED STATES, September 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Syracuse University sends two leading voices on media …

ECF South LA Art Center Annual Showcase Expands Recognition for Artists With Developmental Disabilities

ECF's annual art showcase and sale reflect a lifespan approach to visibility, economic participation, and opportunity throughout adulthood. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, September 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Artists with developmental …

Stand Up for Science’s Climate Week Discussion Panel to Tackle Science, Democracy and Climate Tomorrow

Cross-disciplinary panel discussion will explore the interplay among scientific consensus, democratic governance, and the climate crisis. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, September 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tomorrow, Stand Up for Science will …

Simonetta Lein Takes “No Permission Needed” to the 2026 Emmys

Simonetta Lein continues her red carpet message from “Built This Without Permission” at the 2026 Emmys with “No Permission Needed,” celebrating independence. LOS ANGELES , CA, UNITED STATES, September 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Simonetta …

UnchainedTV Launches Unprecedented Daily Live Coverage of the Historic 207-Mile March to Abolish Animal Testing

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, September 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- UnchainedTV is breaking new ground in independent media by providing exclusive daily live coverage of the historic March to End Animal Testing (MAAT), a grueling 14-day, 207- …

1 in 6 Texas Voters Enter Election's Final Stretch Unaffiliated and Undecided

Only half of voters plan to vote for just one party, while education and affordability issues could earn support from unaffiliated and undecided voters. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, September 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- One in six Texas voters …

U.S. Hispanic Women’s Chamber of Commerce Announces National Expansion to Empower a New Generation of Women Leaders

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, September 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The U.S. Hispanic Women’s Chamber of Commerce (USHWCC) today announced a national expansion aimed at growing its network of women entrepreneurs and business leaders and …

PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY EXPERTS URGE CONGRESS TO PASS BIPARTISAN ASBESTOS BAN AT 20TH CONGRESSIONAL BRIEFING

WASHINGTON, D.C., DC, UNITED STATES, September 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO), an independent nonprofit dedicated to preventing asbestos exposure through education, advocacy, and community …

Bright Pattern and iké Deepen Partnership to Accelerate AI-Driven Customer Experience Innovation Across Latin America

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, September 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bright Pattern, a global leader in AI-first omnichannel contact center software, and iké, one of Latin America's leading technology-enabled assistance and customer …

BlueGenAI Rebrands as Veylo, the AI Modernization Platform for Mission-Critical Systems

The rebrand marks expansion beyond Veylo's public sector and regulated industry roots to serve large enterprises, government agencies, and system integrators. TYSONS, VA, UNITED STATES, September 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- BlueGenAI …

President Trump at the United Nations: “While Others Have Talked, I Have Acted”

Today, President Donald J. Trump addressed the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly and delivered a powerful message: American strength and resolve is back. President Trump declared that under his leadership, America is stronger than ever — …

President Trump Inks Historic Arctic Security Agreement

Today, President Donald J. Trump joined leaders of Denmark and Greenland to sign an unprecedented agreement giving the United States lasting control over security interests in Greenland. The landmark agreement — which comes at no cost to American taxpayers …

RESTORE AMERICA’S MISSION® (RAM®) ENDORSES DELEGATE RIC METZGAR FOR RE-ELECTION

RESTORE AMERICA’S MISSION® (RAM®) ENDORSES DELEGATE RIC METZGAR FOR RE-ELECTION TO THE MARYLAND HOUSE OF DELEGATES — DISTRICT 6 BALTIMORE, MD, UNITED STATES, September 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dave Wallace, founder of RESTORE AMERICA’S …

New Report Maps Four Alternative Futures for Civic Life in America in 2036

From artificially intelligent civic agents to a “guarded union” built on rules, Civic Life in America reminds us we still have the power to choose. COLUMBUS, OH, UNITED STATES, September 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the United States marks …

Religious Freedom Starts at the Door

AMMWEC spends two days on Capitol Hill advocating for the Right to Worship Act WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, September 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Religious freedom is not only a constitutional principle; it is also about whether Americans …

Christian Briggs Discusses Oil, Inflation and the Interest-Rate Outlook Following Federal Reserve Increase

SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO, September 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- New “On The Record” episode examines Treasury yields, mortgage rates, geopolitical pressures and expanding investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure Economist and financial …

Immigration Attorney Terik Hashmi to Publish Collected Immigration Articles Online on Business Visa & Immigration

Business immigration articles and advisements will appear at TerikHashmi.com and publications for talented artists and athletes at Artist-Attorney.com. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, September 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Immigration attorney Terik …