emergency repairs
Coverage of emergency repairs in the Nexus archive.
- New York City races to secure unstable skyscraper after columns buckle and floors sag
Workers have begun emergency repairs to stabilize a Manhattan high-rise after buckled columns and sagging floors caused evacuations near the midtown construction site. The 1970s-era building, being converted into luxury flats, developed structural issues that prompted evacuations in surrounding areas, including a school, diplomatic offices, and hotels.
- H-3 ramp closure to reshape Kāneʻohe commutes through August
The southbound Kamehameha Highway ramp to westbound H-3 Freeway in Kāneʻohe is closed 24/7 for emergency repairs due to damage from heavy rain events in March and April. Repairs are expected to finish in November, disrupting commutes through August.
- What Montreal's water restrictions reveal about our aging pipes — and our habits
Montreal has asked residents to reduce water consumption this summer, prompting questions about the city's aging water infrastructure. Experts state that emergency repairs are typical for such an old system and that current efforts are proactive to prevent more severe failures.