North Dayi residents condemn authorities over abandoned road projects

The impact of budget cuts on road markings in eThekwini Municipality

The impact of budget cuts on road markings in eThekwini Municipality

Illegal Structures Demolished Near Joburg Bridges as City Tackles Infrastructure Decay

JOHANNESBURG, GAUTENG – In a major enforcement operation to address severe urban decay and safety hazards, illegal structures have been demolished near Joburg bridges along the critical M1 and M2 corridors. The demolitions follow urgent oversight inspections conducted by city transport and roads officials to assess the deteriorating state of the city’s vital infrastructure. Johannesburg []

Residents of the settlement near Volgograd complained about the broken roads.

Local residents are outraged by the condition of the roads on all central streets of the working settlement Krasny Yar in the Zhirnovsky district. According to them, no repair work has been done for about ten years.

Road projects across New Zealand: What’s happening with Roads of National Significance near you

Road projects across New Zealand: What’s happening with Roads of National Significance near you

Road caves in at Bhandup due to heavy rains in Mumbai, vehicles submerged after waterlogging | Video

An incident of a road cave-in has been reported in the Sonapur area of ​​Bhandup, Mumbai, following torrential rain. Local residents claim that the road collapsed due to ongoing excavation work nearby. Relentless heavy rainfall has brought life in Bhiwandi to a standstill. The water level of the city's only river, the Kamwari, is steadily rising, causing water to accumulate along the riverbanks and in low-lying areas.

Pak: Rawalpindi civic body misses monsoon deadline, leaves roads dug up and city stranded

Municipal failures in Rawalpindi have left residents stranded on heavily dug-up roads during the monsoon season, according to Dawn. Wasa missed its June 30 completion deadline for a PKR 5 billion sewerage project, causing persistent traffic chaos that local commuters described as a risky affair to venture through.

Street closed in Limerick City after car overturned

A STREET in Limerick City has been closed off by Gardaí following a serious road traffic collision. Gardaí and emergency services responded to an overturned car on Roche’s Street early this morning. Emergency services remain at the scene. It is as yet unclear if there have been any injuries. More to follow The post Street closed in Limerick City after car overturned appeared first on Limerick Post.

Rain Damage

Heavy rainfall and flooding in the ||Kharas region have damaged several roads, leading to the temporary closure of the Aussenkehr-Rosh Pinah road. The Roads Authority has advised road users to avoid flooded areas, obey road signs and use alternative routes where necessary. The post Rain Damage appeared first on The Namibian.

NSW road work speed limit rules changed

Crews at road work locations in NSW are now required to remove speed limit reduction signs, if it's safe to do so, when the sites are not being worked on.

Israeli army demolishes 6 Palestinian homes, shelter tent across occupied West Bank

Demolitions carried out in Ramallah, Qalqilya, Nablus, Hebron provinces

Mumbai Construction Sites Issued Safety Advisory Amid Heavy Rains After Bhandup Incident

The advisory comes days after a portion of a road caved in near an under-construction site in Bhandup's Sonapur area following heavy rainfall, with a vehicle sinking into the pit.

50 community infrastructure projects completed in Northern Bahr el Ghazal

The government of Northern Bahr el Ghazal says 50 community infrastructure projects have been completed in Aweil East and Aweil South counties, including water systems, schools and health facilities aimed at improving access to basic services. The projects were implemented under the Enhancing Community Resilience and Local Governance Project (ECRP-2), according to officials from the [] The post 50 community infrastructure projects completed in Northern Bahr el Ghazal appeared first on Eye Radio.

Road maintenance needs joint responsibility from elected reps and agencies, says Ahmad Maslan after Johor inspections

JOHOR BAHRU, July 3 — Road maintenance requires the commitment and cooperation of all stakeholders, including elec...

पहिरोले कालीगण्डकी कोरिडोर अवरुद्ध

ढोरपाटन। राष्ट्रिय गौरवको आयोजना कालीगण्डकी कोरिडोरको बागलुङ खण्डअन्तर्गत जैमिनी नगरपालिका–८ बेलबगरमा आज बिहान लेदोसहितको पहिरो झरेपछि त्यस क्षेत्रको सडक अवरुद्ध भएको छ। पहिरोबाट सडकमा क्षति पुगेकाले त्यस क्षेत्रमा यातायात सञ्चालन समेत अवरुद्ध भएको जिल्ला प्रहरी कार्यालयका प्रहरी नायब उपरीक्षक रामेश्वर त्वातीले जानकारी दिए। पहिरो सडक क्षति भएको सडक खुलाउने प्रयास भइरहेको उनले बताए। पहिलोका कारण []

Flood Mitigation Task Force to demolish buildings blocking waterways in Damfa , Oyarifa and Tesa

The Flood Mitigation Task Force has earmarked several buildings obstructing natural waterways in Damfa, Oyarifa and around the Tesa Dam near Boundary Road for demolition as part of efforts to reduce flooding in the Greater Accra Region. The decision followed an inspection of key water retention ponds and flood-prone communities led by the Chairman of the Task Force, Brigadier General Forster Okae Yeboah.

After 40 Years of Waiting, Kyanamukaka Roads Finally Get Major Upgrade

By Brian Mugenyi MASAKA DISTRICT — For more than four decades, residents of Kyanamukaka Town Council in Bukoto Central Constituency lived with poor road networks that hindered trade, access to social services and economic growth. Today, that long wait is finally coming to an end. Road construction equipment is now at work across the area, [] The post After 40 Years of Waiting, Kyanamukaka Roads Finally Get Major Upgrade appeared first on Watchdog Uganda.

Insecurity: Over 30 villages abandoned in Sokoto –  ADC candidate raises concern

The governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Sokoto State, Manir Muhammad Dan’iya, has expressed concern over reports that more than 30 villages in Danchadi District of Bodinga Local Government Area have been deserted due to persistent bandit attacks. Dan’iya, popularly known as Walin Sokoto, described the situation as a serious security and [] Insecurity: Over 30 villages abandoned in Sokoto – ADC candidate raises concern

Sinkhole, gas leak prompt emergency evacuation near Taipei FPG site

Taipei, July 8 (CNA) A road collapse and gas leak occurred Wednesday morning at the redevelopment site of Formosa Plastics Group's (FPG) former headquarters in Taipei's Songshan District, prompting the evacuation of nearby residents and traffic restrictions, authorities and the company said.

General : Road Maintenance Requires Cooperation Of All Parties - Ahmad

JOHOR BAHRU, July 2 (Bernama) -- Road maintenance requires the commitment and cooperation of all stakeholders, including elected representatives and relevant agencies, to ensure issues are addressed promptly, Deputy Works Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Maslan said.

Cleanup now underway after Boyle Heights warehouse fire

Cleanup efforts were underway Thursday at the Boyle Heights cold-storage warehouse that burned for eight days after firefighters officially declared the massive blaze knocked down Wednesday evening. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1

Structural Assessment and Extreme Weather Impact in Douala Following Building Collapse

DOUALA, Cameroon | CameroonOnline.org | — Municipal authorities and rescue teams in Cameroon’s commercial capital are conducting emergency structural assessments after a three-story residential building partially collapsed overnight into Saturday, leaving at least six people dead and six others injured. The incident occurred in the Bonamoussadi neighborhood amid a prolonged period of severe weather. According The post Structural Assessment and Extreme Weather Impact in Douala Following Building Collapse appeared first on CameroonOnline.org.

Community-led school, road projects progress in Mabyan district reviewed

Community-led school, road projects progress in Mabyan district reviewed

NYC buildings commissioner confident buckling Midtown building is ‘stabilizing’ after emergency work

City buildings department officials are confident the buckling Midtown high-rise at risk of collapse is “stabilizing” after emergency crews worked overnight to shore up the structure. Workers were able to successfully shore up the under-construction 37-story former Pfizer headquarters on East 42nd Street near Second Avenue — enough to shrink the evacuated “frozen zone” to []

Cleanup campaign held in Dubendi residential area at Leyla Aliyeva’s initiative (PHOTO)

Cleanup campaign held in Dubendi residential area at Leyla Aliyeva’s initiative (PHOTO)

Manhattan Skyscraper Evacuated Over Collapse Fears

FDNYA Midtown Manhattan skyscraper has been evacuated after construction workers discovered structural problems that raised fears of a possible collapse. Crews cleared the 37-story building on East 42nd Street shortly after 8 a.m. Tuesday after two support beams on the 21st and 22nd floors began buckling. Officials said floors 21 through 26 showed signs of stress and partial failure. The building, which previously housed pharmaceutical company Pfizer, was emptied as a precaution, with no injuries reported. Eight nearby buildings were also evacuated while emergency crews assessed the situation. The FDNY said it was responding to a “major technical rescue response,” while New York City Department of Buildings inspectors launched an investigation. A section of East 42nd Street between Second and Third Avenues has been closed to traffic and pedestrians as officials assess the building’s safety. The building is undergoing a luxury apartment conversion.Read more at The Daily Beast.

Belfast Council row over push to erect Irish language street signs on ‘long roads’ with nationalist and unionist areas

Three roads in north of the city earmarked for new street signs but little common ground on where signs would be welcome

Del Rio Hit Hard by Flash Flooding; Emergency Director Says Damage Worse Than Helene for Some Residents

COCKE COUNTY, Tenn. (WOKI / WVLT) - Recovery efforts are underway in Cocke County after flash flooding swept through the Del Rio community Saturday mo...

Small West Virginia Town’s Entire Police Force Fired Over Dispute

Barrackville, West Virginia, a town of about 1,200 residents, is without a police department after the mayor and town council relieved the community’s two police officers of duty following a dispute over police operations and an evidence room. The Barrackville Police Department announced on Facebook that “the entire Barrackville Police Department has been relieved of []...Click to read more

Meet the developers behind the Pfizer building conversion 

New York City turned its eyes towards the former Pfizer building in Midtown East Tuesday morning, but not for the reason the developers would’ve hoped. Reports emerged before 8 a.m. of debris falling from the construction site at 235 East 42nd Street, arguably the country’s most notable office-to-residential conversion post-pandemic to unfold. As of midday, concerns about the safety of the building remain as columns within the building buckle, forcing evacuations and street closures in and around the property. It’s not the first notable incident at the project, which commanded real estate’s attention long before pedestrians were forced to steer []This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story.

Obstructed highways resume

Kathmandu, July 3: Three highways blocked after huge rainfall have now reopened. However, the Bheri corridor, which conn...

Fortes pluies à Kindia : le pont Kénèndé–Abattoir III cède, la population prise au piège

Un important incident d’infrastructure s’est produit ce lundi dans la commune urbaine de Kindia. Le pont reliant les quartiers Kénèndé et Abattoir 3 s’est effondré, entraînant une interruption totale de la circulation sur cet axe stratégique de la ville. Selon les premières informations recueillies sur place, l’ouvrage aurait cédé sous l’effet combiné de sa vétusté []