Robert Davis is a seasoned journalist specializing in infrastructure, transportation, and urban development. He covers major construction projects, public policy impacts, and community responses to regional changes.
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A new northbound lane on the Loop 101 Pima Freeway in Scottsdale is now open, marking a major milestone in the $108 million widening project set to complete by early next year.
U.S. holiday travel bookings are up 2.2% for Thanksgiving, but officials warn of potential 'disaster' from air traffic controller shortages causing major delays.
JR Central's maglev Shinkansen project linking Tokyo and Nagoya now faces an ¥11 trillion cost, nearly double the initial estimate. Soaring material and labor costs, plus difficult construction, are b
Boeing has pushed back deliveries of its 777X aircraft to 2027, citing regulatory hurdles. The delay results in a new $5 billion financial penalty for the company.
The Metro Red Line's operating technology, dating back to 1973, urgently needs billions of dollars in upgrades to prevent major reliability issues and ensure passenger safety, officials warn.
The MTA has launched the environmental review for the Interborough Express, a 14-mile rail line that will connect Brooklyn and Queens in about 32 minutes.
New York's proposed $5.5 billion Interborough Express rail project, connecting Brooklyn and Queens, has officially entered its environmental review phase.
The State Route 169 Green River Dan Evans Bridge has reopened after a month-long closure due to girder damage, restoring a vital link between Black Diamond and Enumclaw for 10,500 daily vehicles.
Charlotte County announces multiple road closures in October and November for construction and maintenance. Cochran Boulevard will close until November 21, Marathon Boulevard for pipe replacement, and
An 85-year-old cardiologist reportedly died after choking on a Qatar Airways flight, his son claims, because he was denied a pre-ordered vegetarian meal. The flight continued for hours before an emerg
Drivers in Milwaukee County should prepare for significant, multi-day road closures on the Hale Interchange as part of a long-term construction project ending in 2026.
Brightline has reduced its daily train service between Miami and Orlando from 16 to 10 round trips, a move the company says is based on ridership data.
Seattle's light rail expansion to West Seattle and Ballard, approved at $7.1 billion in 2016, now faces a staggering $30.5 billion price tag and major delays.
A major road in Winter Haven, Florida, is closed after a football-field-sized tunnel formed underground, linking two retention ponds near a construction site.
Drivers in the Puget Sound region face major traffic disruptions on October 9-10 due to construction on both I-5 and I-405, coinciding with major sporting events.
Jacksonville's I-295 will experience overnight closures between Beach Boulevard and Town Center Parkway from Oct. 12-16 for widening and resurfacing. Detours will be in place.
Thousands of fans traveling to Dallas for the Red River Rivalry face I-35 construction delays in Central Texas, including North Austin, Round Rock, and Red Oak. Drivers should expect extended travel t
A 36-hour weekend closure of I-86 eastbound is scheduled between Elmira and Lowman, starting Friday, Oct. 10. All traffic will be rerouted through Elmira.
China's Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge, now the world's highest at 625 meters, has opened in Guizhou province, cutting travel time from two hours to two minutes and boosting tourism.
The NYSDOT has scheduled a single-lane closure on I-690 westbound near Syracuse on Oct. 2 for bridge work, causing potential daytime travel delays.