roads
Coverage of roads in the Nexus archive.
- As climate change damages streets and highways, the road ahead may be expensive
Climate change is causing more intense heat waves that are damaging roads and highways. The article questions whether the nation's roads can withstand a warmer, wetter future.
- Dangote eyes expansion into Tanzania
Aliko Dangote plans to invest in Tanzania's ports, power, and roads as part of his expansion strategy. He met with Tanzania’s president to discuss mutually beneficial sectors, with formal talks to finalize a deal. Dangote’s existing projects include an oil refinery in Nigeria and a planned second plant in Kenya.
- Labour defence boost 'unravelling', warns Kemi Badenoch - as 'unfunded' plan leaves new hospitals and roads in the firing line for cuts
Kemi Badenoch warns that Labour's defence boost is 'unravelling' due to an 'unfunded' plan, which could result in cuts to new hospitals and roads. The warning highlights concerns about the financial viability of the proposed infrastructure and healthcare projects.
- Citizens demand better roads, healthcare, electricity at Akwa Ibom LGAs town halls
Citizens in four Akwa Ibom local governments demanded improved public services, including roads, healthcare, and electricity, during town hall meetings. The gatherings highlighted governance deficits and years of neglected infrastructure.
- Puff, puff, pave? As hemp ban takes effect, lawmakers renew push for pot tax to repair roads
As a hemp ban takes effect, lawmakers are pushing for a pot tax to fund road repairs. Republican lawmakers stated the changes are necessary to better regulate the industry.
- Minister B.C. Janardhan Reddy tours Banaganapalle, reviews roads, drainage and schools
Minister B.C. Janardhan Reddy toured his home constituency of Banaganapalle, inspecting roads, drainage, and schools. He directed officials to address sanitation issues in Santha Peta.
- Killian residents to decide on 1% sales tax for town funding June 27
Residents of the Town of Killian will vote on June 27 to approve a 1% sales tax for a decade, effective October 1, 2026, to fund police, fire, infrastructure, and other town services.
- Arunachal rights panel seeks better infrastructure in Chakma-Hajong settlements
The Arunachal Pradesh State Human Rights Commission has emphasized the need for improved roads and flood control measures in Chakma-Hajong settlements to prevent migrant populations from relocating beyond designated areas.
- Britain faces shutdown in record breaking 40C heatwave: Schools will close early, trains face delays on buckling tracks and roads at risk of melting as 'heat dome' furnace strikes
Britain is experiencing a record-breaking 40C heatwave causing schools to close early, trains to face delays due to buckling tracks, and roads to risk melting. A 'heat dome' is intensifying the extreme weather conditions.
- Community invited to Neighborhood Safety Day in South Nashville
Residents of South Nashville are invited to participate in a Neighborhood Safety Day meeting this weekend to discuss road safety concerns. The event aims to gather community input on which roads require the most attention.
- Rain leads to streams flooding, closing roads in Central Texas: Photos
Heavy rains Sunday and overnight into Monday caused streams to flood and roads to close in Central Texas. Floodwaters blocked roads across the region as water levels rose.
- King County Council increases sales tax to shore up roads
King County Council raised the sales tax to address overused roads, but the measure is described as a regressive tax that disproportionately affects lower-income individuals.
- We completed 127km of roads without fanfare – Gov Otu
Governor Otu announced the completion of 127km of roads without a ribbon-cutting ceremony, emphasizing their service to public interests.
- Russian Supply Lines to Crimea Under Pressure | Eastern Express
Russian-occupied Crimea is facing shortages of basic goods and fuel restrictions. Ukraine has intensified strikes on supply routes, including roads, bridges, ports, and fuel infrastructure connecting Crimea to Russia.
- Cyberabad civic body flunks first monsoon rainfall test as roads disappear under water on June 9
Cyberabad civic body failed its first monsoon rainfall test as roads were submerged under water on June 9.
- GBA orders municipal corporations to prepare action plan to improve roads, junctions amid monsoon
The GBA has directed municipal corporations to prepare action plans to improve roads and junctions during the monsoon. The initiative aims to address infrastructure challenges exacerbated by monsoon conditions.
- Thrikkakara municipal council to weigh scientific study on roads, junctions
The Thrikkakara municipal council is set to evaluate a scientific study focused on roads and junctions.
- Extra Extra: Being a teen driver on Long Island isn't as appealing anymore
Being a teen driver on Long Island is less appealing due to high costs and dangerous roads. Additional topics in the article include Broadway merchandise, the U.S. men's soccer team's religious practices, and a shrimp alfredo pizza slice.
- Town is forced to call in shepherd overrun by sheep causing nuisance by blocking roads, eating garden flowers and grazing in cemetery
A town has called in a shepherd to address an overrun by sheep causing a nuisance by blocking roads, eating garden flowers, and grazing in a cemetery.
- Number of people killed or seriously injured on our roads increased last year, provisional data shows
The number of people killed or seriously injured on roads increased last year, according to provisional data. The data indicates a rise in road fatalities and serious injuries compared to previous years.
- Bass’ masterclass in crushing small business — and minority entrepreneurs
The article discusses how Bass's policies negatively impact small businesses and minority entrepreneurs in California, highlighting the state's poor infrastructure as a contributing factor.
- The case against trees
The article criticizes Indian bureaucrats for their poor ability to balance infrastructure development with environmental conservation, highlighting conflicts between road construction and nature preservation.