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Trump hit pause on a Great Lakes project. Then a phone call changed the oddsThe Trump administration abruptly lifted a months-long stop-work order on the Brandon Road Interbasin Project, aimed at preventing invasive...- In 2021, Washington's Skagit River System Cooperative installed an 80-foot bridge over the Lucas channel. 5 years later, the project has helped reconnect fish habitat across the floodplainA restoration project in Washington’s Barnaby Reach has focused on improving floodplain connectivity and fish passage by removing infrastru...
- In 2022, Alaska began replacing a fish-blocking culvert with a 100-foot bridge at Little Tonsina River with a $1.3 million budget. 1 year later, 70.4 miles of salmon habitat were reopened to fish safelyA flood-damaged culvert along Alaska’s Little Tonsina River long prevented salmon from swimming upstream. In July 2022, crews began replaci...
- Adani Group expands footprint in opposition-ruled states with projects worth Rs 5 lakh croreAdani Group is investing significantly in infrastructure projects across various Indian states. The conglomerate is pursuing projects in ro...
- In 2026, Texas engineers mixed 4.5 tons of waste plastic into nearly a mile of road; the recycled material replaced 8% to 10% of petroleum-based bitumenInnovative researchers are pioneering the use of recycled plastic to improve the durability of asphalt roads. By substituting a portion of ...
- Nitin Gadkari says private two-wheeler owners allowed to operate bike taxis, asks states to permit themUnion Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari has urged state governments to permit bike taxis for private two-wheeler owners, saying the mov...
- Delhi’s roads take a beating this monsoon, with potholes and damaged stretches across key routesDelhi's roads show monsoon damage with potholes and broken surfaces. Poor drainage exacerbates water accumulation, weakening the bituminous...
- In 2000, California packed 6,627 tons of shredded tires beneath Dixon Landing Road; the lightweight fill saved an estimated $477,000In Milpitas, California, an innovative on-ramp has been constructed using shredded tires as a lightweight fill material. This eco-friendly ...
- Bengaluru Metro’s 7.5 km Kalena Agrahara-Tavarekere pink line stretch likely to open this monthThe Kalenga Agrahara-Tavarekere Metro stretch is set to open soon. This section is part of the larger Pink Line connecting south Bengaluru....
- In 1892, engineers began the Chicago Canal to divert sewage using 42 million cubic yards of earth; more than a century later, it may help Asian carp reach the Great LakesIn 1885, Chicago undertook the monumental task of reversing its river flow to safeguard drinking water by rerouting sewage from Lake Michig...
- In 2022, Hawaii used 195,000 plastic bottles to rebuild a road. Engineers found an alternative use for recycling plastic waste, but there's a catchHawaii's officials have embarked on an innovative experiment to blend recycled plastic into road asphalt, effectively repurposing nearly 20...
- 32,600 used tires did not go to a landfill. Instead, Michigan turned them into a 1.15-mile road in Clare County that can also reduce traffic noise. The next target is Detroit roadsMichigan is turning discarded tires into road-building material, with 32,600 passenger tire equivalents reused on a 1.15-mile stretch of Ha...
- Bitumen deficit bridged, but price problem persists; India's roads set to face a real test this winterAs prices of bitumen continue to be on the higher side, road construction companies are watching the winter construction season closely. Ev...
- NHAI's new AI rule for pothole-free, top-quality highways: How projects above Rs 500 crore will now have to use AI-powered machines to prevent quality shortcutsNHAI has mandated the use of automated construction technology for major highway projects. The technology will be deployed across key layer...
- Sitharaman meets US business leaders, pitches India as investment hubFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met several US business leaders in Chicago. She invited them to explore opportunities within India as a...
- In 2025, Hampton, New Hampshire, completed a $4.3 million drainage project using a repurposed pump station. 1 year later, residents estimated flooding had fallen 75%, transforming a flood-prone neighborhoodHampton, New Hampshire, finished a drainage project. This work significantly reduced tidal flooding for residents. New pipes and a repurpos...
- Enjoy road trips? Here are 7 countries to add to your bucket listFrom scenic coastal roads and mountain routes to quiet countryside drives, these countries offer plenty to see and explore. Travellers can ...
- Nepal flash flood kills eight; damages roads, power projectsNepal deployed helicopters after flash floods swept away villages, killing eight people. Neighboring Tibet reported major casualties and mi...
- Centre revises cost of 993 road and 190 railway projectsThe Centre has revised the cost estimates of 993 road and 190 railway projects among 1,775 infrastructure projects worth ₹150 crore and abo...
- In 1970s, silver carp were brought to the US for aquaculture. Now the jumping fish threaten a $20 billion Great Lakes industryInvasive silver carp are rapidly approaching the Great Lakes, raising alarm over potential ecological and economic damage. The recent detec...
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