Tonto Creek Bridge over flooding zone opens in Arizona
The Tonto Creek Bridge in Gila County officially opened to traffic on Monday, June 17, after two years of construction and decades of outreach. The $25 million bridge opened at 9 a.m. Monday, Gila County Engineer Tom Goodman confirmed. The bridge connects the flood-prone west and east sides of the Tonto River, providing safe passage […]
Video Shows First Responders Rescuing Semi-Truck Driver From Vehicle Dangling Off Bridge
Video shows first responders extricating a semi-truck driver from his vehicle after it was dangling from a bridge that spans two states Friday. First responders descended on the driver around 12:30 p.m. and pulled him from the semi-truck, which was hanging over the Second Street Bridge, which connects southern Indiana to Louisville, Kentucky. Kou 11 […]
Camaros return to the London Bridge for annual cruise | Local News Stories
Visitors to Lake Havasu City will see a number of Chevrolet Camaros this Saturday. Now in its 14th year, Camaro on the Bridge is once again taking guests on a journey across London Bridge. The event, organized by organizer Nick Hill, is known for attracting local car enthusiasts. With Hill in charge of the event, […]
Governor Ivey announces first round of road and bridge projects for 2024
Gov. Kay Ivey announced Wednesday that more than $40 million in state transportation funding will be given to cities and counties for various road and bridge projects. This funding is available through the Alabama Transportation Rehabilitation Improvement Program II (ATRIP-II), a program created by the Rebuilding Alabama Act. The Rebuilding Alabama Act calls for ATRIP-II […]
Ivey announces over $40 million in funding for road, bridge projects
Gov. Kay Ivey announced Tuesday that more than $40 million in state transportation funding has been set aside for 26 projects focused on improving Alabama's roads and bridges. project Both are scheduled to start in 2024. “Through continued and robust implementation of the Rebuilding Alabama Act, we are proud to announce the allocation of more […]
Lake Havasu City to Alleviate Traffic with New Bridge Connection,
Lake Havasu residents are looking to a future with less traffic congestion as city leaders move forward with plans for a new bridge connecting the mainland to the island. The city's ever-increasing traffic demands are spurring the effort, even though he has one route through the transplanted London Bridge.according to 12 newsMayor Cal Sheehy emphasized […]
Lake Havasu City moves forward with plans to build second bridge
London Bridge currently provides the only access to the island in Lake Havasu. LAKE HAVASU CITY, Ariz. — For decades, there was only one way to and from Lake Havasu Island, but city leaders are ready to change that. London Bridge was relocated from England to Lake Havasu in the late 1960s as modern traffic […]
Lake Havasu holding an open house for a new bridge
Joanne Ingram/Cronkite News Service London Bridge in Lake Havasu City. The London Bridge in Lake Havasu City hasn't collapsed, but it needs help. Authorities are planning a new bridge to reach the city's island. The infamous London Bridge has always been a major attraction in the Lake Havasu area since it was brought in from […]
Tanker Truck Carrying Thousands Of Gallons Of Fuel Goes Over Bridge In Ohio, Explodes, Driver Killed
A tanker truck carrying about 7,000 gallons of fuel went over a bridge in Macedonia, Ohio, on Saturday morning, causing an explosion that killed the driver. The truck was traveling north on State Route 8 and attempting to merge onto Interstate 271 N when the driver lost control and ended up on the side of […]
Toll bridge battle proves Jerry Carl a fighter
In an unexpected development that has reshaped Alabama's political landscape, the 1st Congressional District is now the scene of an unprecedented race between two Republican incumbents. Due to redistricting, U.S. Rep. Barry Moore, who will represent the 2nd District starting in 2020, and U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl of Mobile are embroiled in a high-stakes political […]