Today's Infrastructure News

Sewer Clogs a Mounting Problem in Many Cities | ASCE SmartBrief

Several cities surveyed by The Associated Press have experienced more sewer clogs since the pandemic began, attributing the problem to "flushable" wipes, personal protective equipment and other items. El Paso, Texas, appears to have successfully curbed the problem by launching an educational outreach campaign. Full Story: The Associated Press

TDOT Making Progress on I-75/I-24 Split | WTVC

The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is still working on a multi-million dollar reconstruction project that they hope will fix roadway

Transportation Bill Focuses on Green Solutions | ASCE SmartBrief 

More green solutions are proposed in the five-year transportation infrastructure bill introduced by House Democrats. Although the bill includes roads and bridges, it puts a greater emphasis on public transit, rail and electric vehicles and funnels more funding to states making the most progress reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Full Story: The Hill

Tennessee History: Eisenhower's 1919 Trek Launched Interstate System | WilliamsonHerald.com

Finally, in 1956, it was decided that the interstates would be funded by a national gas tax and that taxes raised by the federal government would pay ...

Across the State Line
Calif. Weighs Fate of Beleaguered High-Speed Rail | ASCE SmartBrief 

A new bill in California would derail the state's high-speed rail project for two years to help ease the pandemic-induced strain on the state budget. The legislation comes as the project faces further questions due to a sharp decline in revenue from cap and trade auctions. Full Story: San Fernando Valley Sun

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