3 dead in crashes amid fog and smoke on I-95 in Florida
EDGEWATER, Fla. — Troopers say at least three people were killed Thursday in crashes involving several 18-wheelers and passenger vehicles on Interstate 95 in Florida
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Buttigieg tells states to consider safety for road projects
WASHINGTON — The federal government has a fresh warning to states seeking billions of dollars from President Joe Biden’s infrastructure law to widen roads: Protect
Fact-checking Biden’s SOTU address on infrastructure, economy
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden made his plan on electric vehicles sound more advanced than it is and inflated the sweep of his infrastructure package.
Nations agree to release 60M barrels of oil amid Russian war
FRANKFURT, Germany — The International Energy Agency’s 31 member countries agreed Tuesday to release 60 million barrels of oil from their strategic reserves — half
Work continuing on new West Virginia bridge on I-64
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Work continues this week on a new Interstate 64 bridge in West Virginia, the state Department of Transportation said. Contractors will continue
Lawmaker: Time is right for Nebraska-South Dakota expressway
YANKTON, S.D. — A lawmaker is promoting construction of a long debated four-lane highway between Yankton and Norfolk, Nebraska, citing the recent availability of federal
Construction ends as Interstate 4 toll lanes finally open
ORLANDO, Fla. — After seven years of constant construction projects, the new toll lanes have opened along Interstate 4 in central Florida. The Florida Department
Fence being reinstalled around US Capitol for Biden speech
WASHINGTON — Fencing installed around the U.S. Capitol for months after the January 2021 insurrection will be put back up before President Joe Biden’s State
Storm moves through Northeast, dumping nearly a foot of snow
BOSTON — A snowstorm that started in the predawn hours Friday dumped nearly a foot of accumulation in some areas of the U.S. Northeast by
Proposed tax on WA fuel exports angers neighboring states
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Three states that would be affected by a proposed 6-cent per gallon tax on fuel exported from Washington state are pushing back
No highway bond vote for Maine thanks to budget surplus
AUGUSTA, Maine — Democratic Gov. Janet Mills wants to use $100 million from the budget surplus for transportation projects, meaning voters won’t be asked to
National Guard to help DC control traffic for truck convoys
WASHINGTON — The Pentagon has approved the deployment of 700 unarmed National Guard troops to the nation’s capital as it prepares for trucker convoys that
Wintry weather disrupts travel across the heartland
DALLAS — Freezing rain and drizzle is disrupting travel from Central Texas to the Great Lakes, with ice-glazed roads leading to hundreds of traffic accidents.
Snowfall closes northern Arizona segments of Interstate 40
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz —Â A storm dropping heavy snow in parts of Arizona’s high country hampered travel and closed schools in some areas Wednesday. The National Weather
Canadian police clear Parliament street to end siege
OTTAWA, Ontario — Hundreds of police in riot gear swept through the streets of Canada’s besieged capital Saturday, arresting or driving out protesters, towing away
Ottawa crackdown: police arrest 100 after 3-week protest
OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Police arrested scores of demonstrators and towed away vehicles Friday in Canada’s besieged capital, and a stream of trucks started leaving
US paves way for resumption of Mexico avocado exports
MEXICO CITY — The U.S. Embassy announced Friday that Washington is lifting a ban on inspections of Mexican avocados, freeing the way for exports to
Snowstorm pileup shuts interstate in Illinois for 2nd day
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. — A pileup involving about 100 cars, trucks and big rigs during a blinding snowstorm has left a 17-mile stretch of interstate in
Blizzard conditions close portions of ND, Minnesota roadways
The above video is from the Minnesota State Patrol’s Facebook site. It shows the fierceness of the current winter storm. FARGO, N.D. — Blizzard conditions
Alabama Community College System launches rapid training for trucking, other skilled positions
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The Alabama Community College System (ACCS) has launched its first of several programs designed to help students find immediate employment, including in