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Road safety advocates say the 2021 infrastructure bill doesn’t fully commit to its stated goals to help cities eliminate pedestrian and cyclist deaths.

Traffic light and detour route not part of upcoming work as fatal crash revives call for action

BOARDMAN -- The Ohio Department of Transportation says funding has been secured for safety improvements along U.S. Route 224 in the township. Still in the earl

It has been a busy few weeks as we approach the start of summer. From State mandated trash collection, to washed out roads, and threats of East Kern Courthouses closing,

ODOT said the projects are aimed at preventing two specific types of deadly traffic crashes that have seen the highest increase in recent years.

Kern County District 1 Supervisor Phillip Peters says 2023 has held both challenges and achievements for Northeastern Kern County.

Beginning Thursday, June 8, contractors will close the right-side shoulder on the eastbound I-64 off-ramp (Exit 137) at Morehead to make pavement repairs. Work will take place overnight, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., Thursday and Friday nights into Saturday morning.

The speed limit on Hawai‘i Belt Road (Route 19) between Kopilimai Road and Ka‘ie‘ie Homestead Road in Papaʻikou will be reduced from 45 mph to 35 mph as part of the Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation safety improvement plan.

Pedestrian crossings near the Flathead County Courthouse will be upgraded to meet federal disabilities standards and improve visibility, said officials with the state Department of Transportation.

Traffic is now open following the completion of a new roundabout at the intersection of County Trunk Highway Q and Hillside Road at the Richfield-Lannon border.