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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All lanes of US-280 at Pumphouse Road in Birmingham are now open after ALDOT's contractor finished road widening and bridge construction work ahead of schedule. Future weekend closures are expected fo
Northbound I-15 traffic between Northgate and Fort Hall interchanges shifts into new median lanes on Wednesday, November 12, to allow for continued widening work. Drivers should expect temporary ramp
Caltrain faces severe service cuts, including early evening and weekend shutdowns, despite a 55% ridership surge and record satisfaction since electrification. Funding must be secured by early 2026 to
Eastbound Interstate 635 (LBJ Freeway) will close four of its five main lanes this weekend between Preston Road and Park Central Drive for resurfacing, causing major delays.
A major section of southbound Interstate 5 in San Diego will be fully closed this weekend for road work, with significant detours in place for motorists.
Interstate 77 in southwest Charlotte reopened Friday morning after downed AT&T phone lines caused a nearly two-hour closure, disrupting peak commute traffic.
Des Moines Airport's $557 million terminal construction is ahead of schedule, with a third phase of gates approved sooner due to lower costs, aiming for a 2027 opening.
Seattle's 1 Line light rail commuters face significant service disruptions in November and December for maintenance and integration of the new 2 Line.
Chicago-area public transportation agencies have secured $1.5 billion in annual funding from the General Assembly, ensuring full service continues for years.
A month-long lane closure is scheduled for State Road 168 in Gibson County, Indiana, starting Wednesday. Crews will perform pipe lining work between County Road South 750 E and Stoffel Road, with a te
Overnight closures on Interstate 80 between West Des Moines and Waukee are scheduled for November 3-5, 2025. The Iowa DOT is performing concrete paving and ramp widening, impacting both eastbound and
Milwaukee County faces major I-94 closures starting November 3 for the East-West project's first phase, impacting commutes through 2028 with lane reductions and ramp closures.
Ferndale faces traffic delays as Main Street undergoes utility work and southbound I-5 sees overnight lane closures for road improvements this week. Drivers should expect disruptions and plan for extr
Grand Forks is actively working to boost flight options and lower fares at its international airport. A $1 million federal grant supports efforts to attract new airlines and reverse a 39% drop in pass
The 2025 TCS New York City Marathon on Sunday, November 2 will cause major road and bridge closures across all five boroughs. Plan for significant travel disruptions.
Southbound I-35 lanes in Oklahoma City have fully reopened after a crash between S.E. 89th St. and S.E. 27th St. caused major morning traffic delays.
Northbound Loop 303 in Surprise, Arizona, reopened early Saturday after a Friday crash near Clearview Boulevard blocked lanes, causing significant delays for motorists.
Kona International Airport runway reopened Thursday afternoon after urgent repairs to a pavement fracture. The incident caused 26 flight delays and 7 cancellations.
A JetBlue flight from Cancun to Newark made an emergency landing in Tampa after a sudden altitude drop, injuring several passengers. The FAA is investigating.
Repairs to the I-90 Bullfrog overpass near Cle Elum, WA, will take several months after it was struck by an oversize truck, causing future traffic delays.