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U.S. Traffic Fatalities Fall for Fourth Straight Year, but Safety Concerns Remain

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Traffic fatalities have fallen for the fourth straight year in 2025, according to a new report from nonprofit research firm TRIP. Traffic fatalities increased significantly during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and 2021, as people transitioned to motor vehicles rather than public transportation options.
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Pa., Ind., Maine Advance Major Road and Bridge Projects

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Transportation agencies in Pennsylvania, Maine and Indiana are advancing major roadway and bridge work, from accelerating dozens of paving projects to repairing a damaged bridge and building a new interchange. Here is a look at the latest developments. With the planned disbursement of $250 million in the 2026-27 budget, Pennsylvania will fund 79 Rapid Deployment projects statewide, allowing the projects to launch earlier than originally planned. According to a press release from Pennsylvania Gov.
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Black Bayou Pontoon Bridge Repairs Set to Begin Next Month

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After a barge struck the Black Bayou Pontoon Bridge in June, causing significant damage to the structure, the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is expected to begin repairs next month. The strike damaged the bridge’s pontoon barge, support pilings, mechanical apron components and bridge decks, according to a DOTD press release.
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