road closures
Coverage of road closures in the Nexus archive.
- Suffolk announces multiple road closures for railway crossing upgrades
The City of Suffolk has announced multiple upcoming road closures. These closures are for necessary railway crossing upgrades, and all scheduled work is expected to be completed by August 22.
- Israeli blockades seal off village in the occupied West Bank
Israeli road closures have blocked all main entrances to the occupied West Bank village of Sinjil. Al Jazeera visited the village to report on the situation.
- Recurring flooding on Union County road leads to stranded driver, frustration among neighbors
Recurring flooding on a Union County road has caused a driver to become stranded and led to frustration among neighbors. A resident reported that frequent road closures due to heavy rain disrupt travel plans in the area.
- Heavy rain causes flooding, road closures in Iredell County while offering drought relief
Heavy rainfall in Iredell County caused flooding and road closures, but provided significant relief to North Carolina's long-term drought, though experts note more precipitation is needed to fully reverse the deficit.
- One dead in West Nashville crash, intersection closed off
A deadly crash occurred in West Nashville's Trinity Hills neighborhood, resulting in one death and road closures.
- West Hollywood water main repairs delayed as crews test new pipe, road closures remain
Crews repairing a century-old water main in West Hollywood are delaying Sunset Boulevard's reopening due to testing new pipe, with road closures persisting. The rupture caused flooding in homes and streets.
- Rain causes multiple road closures in Hill Country
Heavy overnight rain caused road closures in the Hill Country, with Gillespie County being a primary area affected. The closures were due to heavy showers that occurred during the night.
- Overnight closures scheduled for I-10 widening project in Baton Rouge
Overnight road closures are scheduled as the I-10 widening project continues in Baton Rouge. The closures are part of ongoing efforts to expand the highway.
- Fourth of July: Dallas adds road closures, celebratory gunfire ban
Dallas police are implementing a new safety strategy for the Fourth of July weekend, including road closures and a ban on illegal celebratory gunfire to enhance security and reduce traffic congestion.
- Extreme fire behavior expected as Aspen Acres Fire continues to spread
The Aspen Acres Fire in Colorado has expanded to nearly 50,000 acres with 0% containment, prompting evacuations and road closures. Updates highlight extreme fire behavior and ongoing efforts to monitor the situation.
- Ukrainian Drones Hit Russian Oil Depot in Krasnodar Region for Second Time in 10 Days
Ukrainian drones hit Russia's Poltavskaya oil depot in the Krasnodar region for the second time in 10 days, causing a fire with three fuel tanks ablaze and prompting road closures.
- Multiple wildfires in West Miami-Dade burn over 19k acres, force road closures as crews continue battle
Two wildfires in West Miami-Dade have burned nearly 18,000 acres and over 1,000 acres respectively, with containment at 97% and 60%. Road closures on the Florida Turnpike have reopened, while Krome Avenue is expected to reopen Saturday evening. Evacuated residents were allowed to return.
- Terrifying moment California fighter jet ‘pops’ then crashes near Mt Rainier sparking wildfire
A California fighter jet crashed near Mount Rainier, causing a wildfire that led to road closures, campground evacuations, and a fire response.
- Karen Bass stiffs Valley’s longest-running July 4 parade — why?
Karen Bass, the mayor, withdrew support for the Sunland-Tujunga Fourth of July parade, leading to its cancellation. The decision was cited as being due to the costs associated with traffic control and road closures.