An emergency bridge inspection closed Watkins Road near US 33 Thursday, forcing detours and limiting access near Three Creeks Metro Park. Officials say the highway lanes may reopen later while Watkins Road remains shut for repairs.

A Rightway Parking analysis finds Newark, LaGuardia and JFK among the worst airports for July 4 travel, with higher cancellation and delay rates than the national average.

DOT is sending more than $62M to BWI to resurface a principal runway and install LED lighting; state funds will cover the remainder. Some evening closures are expected Aug–Oct.

MARTA has named HNTB to lead final design on the Buford Highway Arterial Rapid Transit, with a $4.7M notice of intent that advances work on the busy Route 39 corridor.

Bexar County unveiled an overhaul that would add grade-separated main lanes to Alamo Ranch Parkway; county engineers estimate the project at about $75–$80 million.

A mechanical failure at Orlando International stalled baggage operations and left arriving passengers waiting hours to reclaim checked bags. Crews worked to restore service.

A 74-year-old man identified as Wesley Lawson died after his motorcycle left Highway 140 and crashed near milepost 30 in Klamath County Thursday afternoon.

A woman was killed Thursday night after being struck by a Brightline train south of West Broward Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale. Investigators closed the road while crews worked.

After surviving a hit‑and‑run, Clermont triathlete Gabrielle Suver is back racing and backing a petition that would raise penalties and create a victims’ fund; county data show dozens of bike and pedestrian crashes last year.

Penn Station will be open July 2–3 with regular LIRR service, but some entrances will be limited. LIRR points riders to TrainTime and alternate terminals for updates.

A section of a roof being built at the Orlando VA Medical Center in Lake Nona collapsed June 29; the VA says no one was injured and patient care continued.

The FAA’s July 2 AIP awards send about $107M to 16 California airports; Long Beach and Hollywood‑Burbank landed major grants for taxiway reconstruction and hazard removal. Local planning documents detail scope and next steps.

Jacobs will manage construction for major SR‑91 and I‑5 upgrades in Orange County that aim to add lanes and rebuild interchanges to ease chronic congestion.