Fairbanks officials urge HB 379 to ease service‑area rules so more neighborhoods can access road maintenance Representative Kerrick introduced HB 379 to give second‑class boroughs prospective flexibility on creating or altering service areas; Fairbanks officials and the Alaska Municipal League said the change would help neighborhoods gain road maintenance without disturbing existing service areas, while members questioned turnout, election costs and constitutional limits.

House Bill 379 could transform road maintenance in Fairbanks by allowing neighborhoods to join service areas more easily, tackling the current double-vote hurdle that leaves many without essential services.

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California Transportation Commission trains cities and counties on RMRA/Local Streets & Roads expenditure reporting The California Transportation Commission held a Cal Smart technical training guiding cities and counties through annual RMRA (local streets and roads) expenditure reporting, deadlines, what counts as reportable spending, and where to find apportionments and estimates.

The California Transportation Commission is empowering local governments with essential training on RMRA reporting to ensure every dollar is accounted for in the fiscal year!

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Scurry County commissioners back resolution urging state to reallocate a slice of motor fuels tax to county roads The Scurry County Commissioners Court approved a resolution supporting state legislation to divert a small portion of the state motor fuels tax to county and road district highway funds, aiming to reduce reliance on local property taxes and boost county road maintenance funding.

Scurry County is pushing for a game-changing resolution that could shift millions to improve local roads and reduce property tax reliance!

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Who owns the roads in our community? Public Works Director Noah Mehalski explains in this episode of Bloomfield in Focus. youtu.be/Fbg26CAYVjA

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County to return part of Buggy Wheel Ranch Road to U.S. Forest Service ahead of heavy haul traffic Public Works reported the county will relinquish about 1.8 miles of Buggy Wheel Ranch Road to the U.S. Forest Service because heavy mining haul will increase maintenance demands; the county will retain roughly 1.2 miles to maintain paved access for a potential Starlight Prairie subdivision and plans construction work this spring.

Coconino County is set to transfer a significant portion of Buggy Wheel Ranch Road to the U.S. Forest Service to accommodate heavy mining traffic, while keeping essential access for future developments.

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Double digit March weather made for perfect conditions for hot asphalt hand work repairs along East Sooke Rd by crew today.

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Commission signs bridge MOU, concurs with MPO route revision and approves road-funding transfers County engineer requested signatures on a KT Road Bridge MOU with Polk County, the board concurred with an MPO federal-aid route classification change, and commissioners approved transfers totaling proposed $1,232,000 in road/construction funds and authorized spending on multiple culvert/bridge replacements.

Grand Forks County is taking major steps to improve infrastructure by signing a crucial bridge agreement and allocating over $1 million for road enhancements!

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Jackson County warned of roughly $50,000 road-aid shortfall after state payment change County officials told the fiscal court that the second scheduled state county-road-aid payment will be 25% (about $360,000) rather than the expected 30% (about $410,000), creating an estimated $50,000 gap that could be made up in June but is not guaranteed, with potential consequences for road maintenance plans.

Jackson County faces a $50,000 shortfall in road-aid funding, putting critical maintenance plans at risk as officials scramble to make up the gap.

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Griggs County commissioners weigh enforcement, inspections as pipeline hauling strains rural roads Commissioners discussed pre- and post-haul inspection plans, measurement methods and authority to close roads during wet conditions after pipeline hauling altered road profiles; they agreed to field inspections and to involve engineering firm KLJ for measurements and enforcement language.

Griggs County commissioners are tackling the challenges of pipeline hauling that threaten rural road integrity with a plan for rigorous inspections and enforcement strategies.

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House transportation committee reports HB 293 favorably to require rubber on center trailer wheels At its third meeting of the 2026 session, the Kentucky House Transportation Committee unanimously reported House Bill 293 favorably. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Walker Thomas, would require rubber on the center metal wheels of certain heavy trailers and pulled equipment to reduce damage to public roads; members noted religious-exemption questions and related funding needs.

Kentucky's House Transportation Committee just advanced a bill to protect our roads by requiring rubber on heavy trailer wheels—could this be a game changer for infrastructure?

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County approves submission for state road funding amid warnings of a large local shortfall Bernalillo County voted to submit its FY2027 Local Government Road Fund application to NMDOT but commissioners warned that even increased state bonding will cover only a fraction of the county's road maintenance backlog.

Bernalillo County is pushing forward with a crucial road funding application, but officials warn that even with increased state support, a $15 million maintenance backlog looms large.

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Selangor allocates RM10 million to maintain critical roads SHAH ALAM: The Selangor State Government allocates RM10 million annually to carry out Pavement Conformity Assessments (PCA) in an effort to maintain roads that face critical soil structures, especially on Jalan Meru, Klang and Tanjung 12, Kuala Langat. Exco for Infrastructure and Agriculture Datuk Izham Hashim said the data-based approach was important to ensure that the maintenance methods and technology used were suitable for local land conditions, especially heavy vehicle routes. “There are several critical roads identified under the supervision of the State and Federal Public Works Departments (JKR), with priority given to routes that pose a safety risk to […]

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New Canaan staff propose $19 million capital request, push $3.5M annual pavement plan Town staff presented a $19 million capital request — up $5 million from last year — prioritizing road repairs, a $3.5 million-per-year pavement-management program, and $750,000 in sidewalk repairs; the Board of Finance will review the proposal.

New Canaan is set to propose a $19 million capital budget, focusing on crucial road maintenance and a $3.5 million annual pavement plan to tackle a growing backlog of sidewalk repairs!

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DOT defends brine use, cites tradeoffs as Kenai reduces pretreatment DOT officials told the Senate Transportation Committee they reduced brine use on the Kenai Peninsula after public input but continue brine on higher‑speed roads; alternatives such as beet juice and urea have cost, aesthetic and environmental tradeoffs, DOT said. The department cited a statewide brine literature review informing mitigation steps.

Alaska's DOT is tackling the tough choices of road safety and environmental impact, revealing surprising alternatives to traditional brine like beet juice, but at what cost?

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Parkland County has a #job opportunity for a Director, Road Maintenance & Drainage. Find more info & link to apply at ITE Canada's Job Board: bit.ly/3Z8SM0F
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Honda and DriveOhio Complete Pilot of Nation’s First Proactive Roadway Maintenance System Aimed at Creating Safer Roads Honda led two-year project funded by Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT), in collaboration with i-Probe Inc., Parsons Corporation and the University of Cincinnati Prototype Honda Proactive Roadway Maintenance System can detect potholes, faded lane markings, road roughness levels, and damaged guardrails, signs and shoulder drop-offs New system achieved 99% accuracy for damaged and obstructed signs, 93% accuracy for damaged guardrails and an average of 89% accuracy for potholes Automated road condition detection could save ODOT over $4.5 million annually In the future, crowd-sourced road condition data will empower drivers to play an active role in creating safer and well-maintained roadways […]

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Kingman council weighs half-cent sales-tax option to finish Flying Fortress Parkway and shore up road maintenance City staff told the council a half-cent sales-tax increase could raise roughly $5–5.7 million annually and be dedicated to road maintenance; council debated using $22 million in reserves to finish Flying Fortress Parkway now versus issuing debt or approving a tax increase later, and staff noted a recent court ruling gives the council the legal path to repeal a 2018 voter-led restriction on sales-tax increases.

Kingman City Council faces a pivotal decision: secure $22 million for the Flying Fortress Parkway through a half-cent sales tax increase or tap into dwindling reserves—what will they choose?

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Staff outlines safety‑striping grant, right‑of‑way steps and traffic concerns ahead of overpass work County staff briefed commissioners on a DOT striping grant (~$400,000), right‑of‑way and appraisal work for Albany Avenue and other projects, likely detours and possible temporary weight restrictions during an upcoming overpass construction, and plans to inventory and replace stolen or faded road signs.

Ware County is gearing up for major infrastructure improvements, including a $400,000 safety striping grant and crucial traffic management plans for upcoming overpass construction.

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Roads director outlines bridge package and treatment plan as road PCI falls Brad Haynes told commissioners the county treated roughly 11% of paved roads last year and about 6% this year; he plans a multi‑bridge grant package targeting zero‑match federal funds and a 23‑mile grama seal contract to stabilize pavement condition.

Crook County's Roads Department faces a tough road ahead with only 6% of paved roads treated this year, but a multi-million dollar bridge replacement package could change the game!

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Road Commission of Kalamazoo County – January 13, 2026 Board of County Road Commissioners Meeting The board discusses the implementation of seasonal weight restrictions to protect roads from damage during thawing periods. County Engineer Ryan Minkus brings a presentation on the impact of frost …

The Board of Kalamazoo County Road Commissioners discusses seasonal weight restrictions, addresses public concerns about road maintenance, approves purchasing new equipment, and updates on construction projects and plans. #kalamazoo #kalamazoocounty #stayinformed #roadmaintenance #localgov

Five DOT plow builds wrapped up and ready to roll ❄️

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Clackamas officials push to protect ODOT accountability and avoid renewed tolling as lawmakers weigh new funding tools Local officials at the Jan. 13 Clackamas C4 meeting urged preserving accountability provisions from last yearC2B4s transportation package and warned against reintroducing tolling; Rep. Mark Gamba outlined a two-step approach to set maintenance standards and compute a road-user charge to stabilize funding.

Clackamas leaders are demanding a fresh approach to road maintenance funding, urging lawmakers to prioritize accountability and transparency over tolling debates.

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🚧 Pothole claims have shot up ~90% in recent years, but most drivers still struggle to get councils to pay for damage. Have you hit a pothole lately? Share where! 👇
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🚧 Lane closures on Chebucto Road and Armdale Rotary from Jan 9, 7 PM to Jan 12, 5 AM for wastewater maintenance. Local access only; expect delays. Services unaffected.

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Beginning January 6, 2026, road maintenance on Imam Khomeini Avenue and Emad Moughniyeh Bridge will last three days, featuring thermal painting and reflective markers. Traffic will remain open, but caution is advised to prevent congestion.

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How does a motorway engineering department deal with snow conditions? Find out in the video MKIF. They filmed in Fonyód during a snowfall.

They filmed in Fonyód during a snowfall.
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Rijkswaterstaat conducts first salting operation of the season Rijkswaterstaat has started the first nationwide salting operation of the winter season to keep the national roads safe.

Rijkswaterstaat has started the first nationwide salting operation of the winter season to keep the national roads safe.

Source: Public Works and Water Management

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Rijkswaterstaat voert eerste strooiactie van het seizoen uit Rijkswaterstaat is gestart met de eerste landelijke strooiactie van het winterseizoen om de rijkswegen veilig te houden.

Rijkswaterstaat is gestart met de eerste landelijke strooiactie van het winterseizoen om de rijkswegen veilig te houden.

Bron: Rijkswaterstaat

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JKR identifies more than 20 federal roads in Kelantan that need maintenance KOTA BHARU: The Public Works Department (JKR) has identified 29 Federal Roads (FT) involving nine districts in the state that require urgent maintenance. The nine colonies involved are Kota Bharu, Machang, Pasir Puteh, Pasir Mas, Tanah Merah, Tumpat, Jeli, Bachok and Gua Musang. Kelantan Public Works Department director Nik Badlihisham Nik Ismail said all the roads needed to be maintained following damage such as potholes caused by this year’s Northeast Monsoon (MTL). “Gua Musang has seven Federal roads that need to be maintained, namely FT484 Jalan Kuala Betis; FT185 Jalan Lojing-Gua Musang; FT1741 Jalan Masuk Sungai Chiku 7 and 8; […]

JKR identifies more than 20 federal roads in Kelantan that need maintenance #RoadMaintenance #PublicWorks #Kelantan #Infrastructure #FederalRoads

Commissioners warn of heavy pipeline traffic and push for enforceable road agreements After a site visit to Foster County, Griggs County commissioners described dramatic road changes and heavy equipment; commissioners said the county must negotiate enforceable contracts that require monitoring and contractor funding to prevent long‑term road damage from pipeline construction.

Griggs County commissioners are sounding the alarm over potential road devastation from a massive pipeline project, urging strict contractor agreements to safeguard local infrastructure.

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