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Emergency repairs are set to begin on US 2 east of Skykomish due to debris and washouts, with the road remaining closed between Skykomish and Leavenworth for approximately 30 days, impacting travel in the area.
Emergency repairs have begun on US 2 at Stevens Pass due to washouts and mudslides, leading to a closure of the route between Skykomish and Leavenworth with no estimated reopening time, as crews work on stabilization, debris removal, and drainage repairs.
A water service outage affecting over 9,000 LADWP customers in Porter Ranch and Granada Hills is underway due to emergency repairs at a local water pump station, with repairs expected to be completed by August 8, and water distribution sites set up to assist residents.
National Grid has scheduled a 9-hour emergency power outage in downtown Brockton from 10 p.m. Tuesday to 7 a.m. Wednesday to conduct urgent underground cable repairs. The outage will affect approximately 450 customers, including many downtown businesses. Residents and businesses are advised to prepare by checking flashlights and batteries, keeping refrigerators and freezers closed, and ensuring cell phones are charged. The fire department has provided additional safety recommendations and directed all inquiries to National Grid.
Atlanta is grappling with a severe water crisis caused by multiple water main breaks, leading to widespread disruptions for residents and businesses. Emergency repairs are underway, and some critical services have been restored, but many areas remain affected. The crisis underscores the importance of investing in and maintaining water infrastructure.
Atlanta is investigating two new potential water main breaks, adding to the city's ongoing water crisis. Emergency repairs are underway, and a boil-water advisory remains in effect for affected areas. The city's water system, serving 1.2 million people, has faced multiple disruptions, prompting a "State of Emergency" to expedite repairs. Residents and businesses continue to experience significant inconveniences, with city officials working to restore normalcy and provide support.
The Panguitch Lake Dam in Utah has developed a 60-foot-long crack, leading to an emergency situation as excess water floods a nearby creek and poses a threat to the towns of Panguitch and Circleville. Emergency repairs are underway, with workers draining the reservoir and reinforcing the dam with rocks. While officials believe the dam is structurally stable, nearby residents have been advised to prepare for a potential evacuation in case of a breach.
All southbound lanes on Interstate 5 in Portland will be closed for emergency repairs due to a failed bridge joint, diverting traffic to Interstate 405 and the Fremont Bridge. The joint, located on a stretch of the freeway over Greeley Boulevard, has caused concrete to crack and drop onto the ground, creating a large pothole. The closure is expected to last until midnight for repairs by the Oregon Department of Transportation.
The 1994 Northridge earthquake severely damaged the 10 Freeway in Los Angeles, causing the collapse of two bridges and disrupting the city's key east-west traffic corridor. In an impressive feat of round-the-clock construction, the Santa Monica Freeway was reopened in less than three months, providing a crucial boost to the city's recovery efforts. The recent fire that damaged the same freeway has drawn comparisons to the 1994 earthquake, prompting officials to emphasize the need for urgent repairs. The extent of the damage and the timeline for repairs are currently unknown.
The U.S. 701 Bridge over the Cape Fear River in Elizabethtown, North Carolina, has reopened after emergency repairs were made overnight due to heavy rainfall that eroded soil from underneath a concrete column and cap and wing wall. The N.C. Department of Transportation worked with contract crews to fill and pack the void with clay and sand, then poured concrete over the former void to stabilize the bridge’s substructures. The bridge reopened two days earlier than projected, and the detour was about 30 miles.