South Tulsa Traffic Update – South Elwood Avenue Closed at West 71st Street South for Intersection Upgrades
South Elwood Avenue in South Tulsa is closed at West 71st Street South for a private intersection-widening project, causing traffic detours until August 29th.
LDWF Announces Roadwork at Dewey W. Wills WMA Near Alexandria as Muddy Bayou Road Closes for Upgrades
LDWF starts road improvements at Dewey W. Wills Wildlife Management Area, closing part of Muddy Bayou Road for culvert installation and better drainage.
Traffic Delays Hit Columbus: Crash Closes I-70 East Near SR 142, Prompting ODOT to Advise Alternate Routes
A crash on I-70 East near SR 142 in Columbus caused significant delays and a complete closure of the eastbound lanes. ODOT advised commuters to expect long delays and seek alternate routes.
Delays Expected as Caltrans Temporarily Suspends Benicia Bridge Maintenance, Continues Carquinez Bridge Repairs
Maintenance on Benicia Bridge encounters delays due to supply issues, halting work for up to four weeks, while Carquinez Bridge maintenance continues with lane and ramp closures.
Maple Grove Drivers Alert: Roadwork on Hemlock Lane to Begin August 18
Maple Grove roadwork on Hemlock Lane begins August 18, with one lane open in each direction until August 22, weather permitting. Drivers should expect delays and follow flagger instructions.
Minnesota Department of Transportation Seeks Public Input for Greater Minnesota Transit Plan Update
MnDOT seeks public feedback through an online survey to update the Greater Minnesota Transit Plan, urging Minnesotans via a Carver County social media post to participate and influence local transit services.
Oklahoma City Urban Search and Rescue Team Conducts Intensive Building Collapse Drill
The OKCFD conducted a simulated rescue drill for a building collapse, using search dogs and specialized equipment to extricate a "victim" trapped under rubble.
MnDOT Announces I-35W Closures and Ramp Reopenings in Burnsville
Burnsville commuters will experience I-35W closures August 18-20 and ramp reopenings on August 19, with other closures extending to mid-September or October. MnDOT promises up-to-date navigation through the Waze app and 511MN.org.
Seattle's I-5 Ship Canal Bridge Gets Major Upgrade, WSDOT Completes Critical Preservation Work
WSDOT completed a key phase of the I-5 Ship Canal Bridge preservation in Seattle, improving safety and traffic flow. It's part of the larger Revive I-5 project, with interruptions planned around the 2026 FIFA World Cup.












