Infrastructure Across America

Maine August 25

Historic covered bridge closed after truck falls through, creating gaping hole

A historic bridge in Maine is likely going to be closed for months after an overweight truck crashed through it into the river below. It happened on Friday.

Floods July 4

Minnesota bridge on verge of collapsing following torrential rain, flooding

Officials in Minnesota say thery are braicng for a bridge near the Rapidan Dam to crumble into the Blue Earth River following a barrage of heavy rain and flooding.

TRAVEL June 28

Boston trains get 'googly eyes,' give riders 'joy' on their commutes

Riders on two transit lines in Boston may have spotted a delightful addition to their commutes: a pair of googly eyes. The eyes were installed earlier this week on five trains. Here's why.

LIFESTYLE June 27

On this day in history, June 27, 1985, iconic Route 66 reaches the 'end of the road'

On this day in history, June 27, 1985, the iconic Route 66 was decertified. The iconic highway ran through eight U.S. states and sections of it can still be driven today.

Maryland June 3

Makeshift memorial to Baltimore bridge collapse victims vandalized

An elaborate memorial to the six victims of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore was reportedly vandalized over the weekend.

LIFESTYLE May 27

On this day in history, May 27, 1937, the Golden Gate Bridge, 'noblest structure of steel,' opens to public

The Golden Gate Bridge, a feat of engineering, opened to pedestrians on this day in history, May 27, 1937. An estimated 200,000 people paid $0.25 each to cross the bridge.

Texas May 22

Multibillion-dollar overhaul plans for Texas U.S. 59 may not solve flooding problem, officials warn

Proposals to overhaul U.S. Highway 59, a major Houston evacuation route, may not sufficiently address its predisposition for flooding, the Texas Department of Transportation says.

Maryland May 21

Maryland Gov. Moore delivers updates on Baltimore bridge as repairs continue

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore delivered an update on the Francis Scott Key Bridge repairs. He said the bodies of all six people who died in the disaster were recovered.

ENVIRONMENT May 17

$3B for EPA's lead pipe replacement program sent to states based on unverified data, watchdog says

The EPA inspector general criticized the agency's method of allocating funds for states to replace lead pipes, claiming that inaccurate data was used.

Transportation May 16

Coast Guard studying if other bridges at risk following Baltimore bridge disaster

The U.S. Coast Guard says it is studying if other bridges across the nation are at risk after Baltimore collapse in March which resulted in the deaths of six people..