Chloe Bennett is a regional news correspondent for TravModo, specializing in transportation infrastructure, public works projects, and their impact on local communities. She provides timely and factual reports on roadwork, transit developments, and commuter alerts.
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Highway 2 has reopened between Skykomish and Stevens Pass three days ahead of schedule, restoring vital access after weeks of closure due to mudslides and debris. A pilot car will guide traffic throug
Pennsylvania Turnpike tolls will increase by 4% starting January 4, 2026, marking the lowest rate hike since 2014. This rise affects both E-ZPass and Toll By Plate users and funds state transportation
Eurostar and LeShuttle services face major disruption due to a Channel Tunnel power outage and a broken-down train, leading to widespread cancellations and severe delays for thousands of passengers.
The Atlantic City Expressway will transition to fully cashless tolls this Sunday, requiring non-E-ZPass users to pay higher rates via Toll-By-Plate.
Dane County Regional Airport will add a second daily direct flight to Boston Logan International Airport starting June 7, 2026, operated by Delta Air Lines. Tickets are now on sale.
New York City's MetroCard sales will end January 1, marking a full transition to the OMNY contactless payment system. The iconic card, which revolutionized transit for three decades, will still be acc
A 27-mile section of US-2 will reopen daily from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. starting December 29, restoring access to Stevens Pass after severe storm damage.
China's high-speed rail network has exceeded 50,000 kilometers with the launch of the new Xi'an-Yan'an railway, solidifying its position as the world's largest.
Two Caldecott Tunnel bores closed on Christmas Day due to a power failure, causing severe traffic delays on Highway 24. Emergency construction also added to the disruptions.
Northern California is experiencing heavy rain and damaging winds this week, with more intense storms expected through Christmas. Flight delays impact holiday travelers.
A major winter storm caused widespread road closures in Los Angeles, including Malibu and Topanga canyons, disrupting holiday travel. Authorities issued flood and thunderstorm warnings, urging residen
A federal judge has delayed a decision on New York City's congestion pricing initiative, scheduling oral arguments for January 28 in the legal battle over new tolls intended to fund transit improvemen
A crash on the Florida Turnpike closed northbound lanes near Kissimmee, causing major delays for holiday travelers. This follows a fatal I-95 crash the previous day.
A record 122.4 million Americans are traveling this holiday season, with Southern California seeing 10.2 million travelers. Busy roads, especially the 405 Freeway, and an incoming storm threaten to di
Drivers in New Jersey will face a 3% toll increase on the Turnpike and Garden State Parkway starting January 1st to fund maintenance and operations.
The MTA has launched new plexiglass fare gates at Broadway-Lafayette and Third Ave.-138th St. subway stations, aiming to reduce fare evasion and boost accessibility.
Drivers in Lansing face a two-day ramp closure on I-96 this week as MDOT completes final work on the US-127 reconstruction project.
New data from the Maine Turnpike Authority reveals nearly 80% of drivers sped through active work zones in July, with many exceeding limits by over 20 mph, prompting calls for new enforcement tools.
Interstate 80 has reopened in both directions across Johnson County, Iowa, after severe winter weather and multiple crashes caused extensive closures. Drivers should expect varying conditions, includi
Bay Area transit agencies are rolling out the 'Next Generation Clipper Card' to modernize payments and simplify transfers across over two dozen systems. Features include instant reloads and automatic