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PSTA receives $850,000 for St. Pete ferry dock
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority has received $850,000 in federal funding to help construct a permanent dock in downtown St. Petersburg for the upcoming Tampa Bay Ferry service. U.S. representative Kathy Castor, St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch, PSTA leaders and Hubbard’s…

New Fishhawk Boulevard Sidewalk Closure and Detour Begins Sept. 14
Beginning as early as Monday, September 14, the sidewalk on the north side of Fishhawk Boulevard will be closed between Fishhawk Ridge Drive and the western edge of the Fishhawk Sports Complex. This closure is in preparation for the South Hillsborough Pipeline microtunnel…

Microtunnel Installation Beneath Brandon Boulevard Begins Sept. 9
Beginning Wednesday, September 9, crews will launch the microtunnel boring machine at North and South Moon avenues as part of the South Hillsborough Pipeline installation beneath Brandon Boulevard. This phase of work is expected to continue for approximately two weeks. To…

Brooklyn’s Third Ave. is a death trap. Locals wonder if it will ever change.
A memorial on Third Avenue near NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn. Seventeen people have died in crashes over the last decade along a notorious stretch of Third Avenue. [ more › ]

Warren Street parking lot repaving
Parking Lot Repair Sept. 9 and 10...read on

NYC traffic is going to be a mess this weekend. Here’s how to get around.
Traffic moves along midtown Manhattan on February 19, 2025 in New York City. Ongoing and new road closures will choke New York City streets this holiday weekend. [ more › ]

New traffic light coming to north end of College Road on Stock Island
To anyone who spends their days at the golf club, the college or the hospital, this one’s for you. Crews are installing a new traffic light at the north end of College Road, where it intersects with U.S. 1 across from Beach Weekend Marina. No more waiting impatiently to turn left…
Construction underway for pedestrian bridge, sidewalks on Maple Ridge in Medina
Photos by Tom Rivers MEDINA – Construction has started on a new pedestrian bridge in Medina that will cross the Oak Orchard Creek. RJT Construction Services in Rochester is the contractor for the project on Maple Ridge Road (Route 31A) in Medina. This area also will get about…
Temporary Traffic Pattern Change- Stewart Ave & Campus Rd Intersection
On Fri 9/4 there will be a temporary traffic pattern change at the intersection of Stewart Ave and Campus Rd. Please read on for more info...

MTA electrical substations lack proper maintenance, watchdog says
An explosion that blew a door off its hinges in an electric room that powers several New York City subway lines The inspector general report came in response to a major electrical failure in 2024. [ more › ]
City of Winter Haven Announces Lane Closure for Evening of September 3
A lane closure on Ave M NW from Unity Way NW to 1st St NW will begin Thursday, September 3, 2026 until Friday, September 4, 2026. The lane will be closed from 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. during these dates. Please follow all posted detours and exercise extra caution when driving in…

Fly Pensacola: Viva Las Vegas…Not Yet
Pensacola’s airport is getting a $165M facelift — and the director finally admits Vegas flights are still in play. Details and podcast on ricksblog.biz. The post Fly Pensacola: Viva Las Vegas…Not Yet first appeared on Rick's Blog .