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South Academy Boulevard in Colorado Springs will experience temporary full closures and lane reductions on Wednesday through Saturday for widening and bridge rehabilitation work, with detours in place and drivers advised to use caution.
Commuters and locals in Providence are expressing frustration over traffic delays and detours caused by the closure of the Washington Bridge. The rerouted traffic has congested neighborhoods, leading to longer commutes and inconvenience for residents and businesses. Providence Mayor Brett Smiley acknowledges the inconvenience and is seeking reimbursement from the state or federal government for the expenses incurred. Police have been deployed to manage traffic, but the situation remains challenging, particularly during the holiday season. Despite the difficulties, residents and businesses are trying to adapt and make the best of the situation.
The 10 Freeway in downtown Los Angeles remains closed in both directions following a damaging pallet yard fire, with no timetable for reopening provided. Drivers are urged to take detours and transfer to the 110, 101, or 5 Freeways. Local schools near the fire site are expected to experience delays, and some school bus routes will need to be detoured. The state of emergency declared by Gov. Gavin Newsom aims to expedite cleanup and repairs. Caltrans engineers will assess the freeway damage once the site is safe, and hazardous materials specialists will determine if the pallets were coated with toxic substances. The investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing.
The closure of the Sumner Tunnel in Boston for restoration work is facing its biggest test as regular work week commuters navigate the detours. Officials are urging commuters to consider alternate modes of transportation such as the free Blue Line, bus or ferry service, or discounted Commuter Rail. The restoration project is on track to be completed by August 31.
The Michigan Department of Transportation has scheduled about 50 road and bridge projects with lane closures for this week following the extended Independence Day weekend. Some of the closures to watch out for include U.S. 127 in Ingham County, U.S. 23 in Southeast Michigan, I-94 in Wayne County, M-25 in Huron/Tuscola counties, I-75 in Monroe County, Telegraph Road in Oakland County, Upper Peninsula, I-75 in Oakland County, I-94 in Battle Creek, and M-54 in Genesee County. Drivers are advised to follow posted signage and check the state's construction schedule for updates.
Crews have started paving the temporary roadway on I-95 in Philadelphia, which is set to open this weekend. The highway collapsed two weeks ago after a crash and vehicle fire. The temporary roadway will have six lanes, and crews will continue to rebuild other sections of the permanent bridge. Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro announced the reopening of the highway. Detours are in place, and PennDOT has primary detour routes in the area.