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🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The main route from Havlíčkův Brod to Žďár is closed due to a slipping slope near Pohled; it will be completed by August

A primary route in Czechia from Havlíčkův Brod to Žďár is currently closed due to a geotechnical issue involving a slipping slope, with repairs expected to be completed by August.

Mar 23 • 09:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Avenida Nove de Julho: 1 year after a R$ 32 million project, the City Hall considers redone pavement work

A year after a R$ 32 million revitalization project, Avenida Nove de Julho in Ribeirão Preto faces issues of loose cobblestones, prompting the city to consider further repairs.

Mar 22 • 16:16 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Progress At Last On Khayelitsha Sewer Line Repairs

Repairs on the collapsed sewer line in Khayelitsha, South Africa, are expected to be completed within a month after significant infrastructure damage caused by sinkholes.

Mar 19 • 14:24 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

The police station will be closed if the premises are not repaired

The management of the National Police Federation in Iceland expresses serious concerns over the deteriorating condition of the police station in Ísafjörður, threatening closure if repairs are not addressed soon.

Mar 19 • 13:06 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

The damage to the asphalt is enormous this year

This spring, asphalt damage has been labelled as unprecedented, attributed to extreme weather and a backlog of infrastructure repairs.

Mar 18 • 21:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Project in the Rio Chamber plans to increase fines for concessionaires for poorly made street patches

A new bill in the Municipal Chamber of Rio de Janeiro aims to increase fines for utility companies responsible for poorly executed street repairs throughout the city.

Mar 18 • 05:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

LASG issues traffic advisory for Kara Bridge repairs

The Lagos State Government has issued a traffic advisory in response to the upcoming two-week partial closure of the Kara Bridge, detailing alternative routes for motorists.

Mar 18 • 01:54 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Calgary city council approves $609M to cover feeder main, water system upgrades

Calgary city council has approved a budget increase of over $609 million for essential upgrades to the city's water infrastructure due to ongoing repairs.

Mar 17 • 23:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

After more than 11 months, Sabesp completed work on the megacraters on Marginal do Tietê; repair of asphalt will be handled by the city, says company

Sabesp has completed the repairs on a major crater on the Marginal do Tietê in São Paulo that resulted from a sewage leak, with asphalt repair to be managed by the city.

Mar 17 • 12:34 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

‘National disgrace’: pothole repair backlog hits record £18.6bn in England and Wales

The backlog for pothole repairs in England and Wales has reached an unprecedented £18.6 billion, reflecting severe deterioration in local road conditions despite prior repair efforts.

Mar 17 • 05:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Crossings in Prague 4 are quickly disappearing. It's okay, it's temporary due to repairs, explain road workers

Road workers in Prague are temporarily removing pedestrian crossings in Prague 4 for repairs, reassuring residents that these changes are not permanent.

Mar 16 • 14:36 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: Water Supply Resumes in Buruburu, Dandora and Kariobangi After Flood Damage

The Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company has restored water supply to several neighborhoods after completing repairs to a major pipeline damaged by flooding.

Mar 16 • 10:44 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Important: One of the Kleboniškis Bridges will soon be closed

The southern bridge will be completely closed for repairs starting March 16, 2026, redirecting traffic onto the middle bridge with a speed limit of 70 km/h.

Mar 16 • 10:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Sinkhole exposes sewage leak in backyard of house in Itu; resident complains about repair delay

A sinkhole in the backyard of a house in Itu, Brazil, has exposed a sewage leak, prompting the homeowner to complain about delayed repairs from the local sanitation company.

Mar 15 • 18:45 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Main Water Pipe Broke in Rauma - The Whole City's Water Supply Pressure Collapsed

A main water pipe in Rauma broke, causing a significant collapse in water pressure across the city, although immediate repairs were initiated to restore service.

Mar 14 • 08:15 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Construction work in Ismaning: Further defects on Koloman Bridge

The Koloman Bridge in Ismaning will be closed for three days due to urgent repairs, starting March 16.

Mar 13 • 10:16 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Repairs - urgent, but we will still have to wait: this overpass has been discussed for several years

A company has announced a market consultation to investigate the reasons behind the failure to conduct a procurement for repairs on an overpass connecting Klaipeda and Kretinga, despite discussions about the repairs for several years.

Mar 13 • 07:16 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Potholes cost drivers about two million euros each year

In Latvia, potholes are estimated to cost drivers around two million euros annually, with authorities urging motorists to report them for quicker repairs.

Mar 13 • 04:23 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Repairs will begin after winter, but their peak will occur in summer

Tramway repairs in Poland will commence once frost subsides, focusing on infrastructure modernization across various cities, with significant investments and funding sources identified.

Mar 12 • 17:41 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Prague Faces Traffic Collapse Due to Repairs on Kbelská Street

Prague is at risk of a traffic collapse due to ongoing repairs on Kbelská Street.

Mar 12 • 12:29 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Suomussalmi has the most roads that are not repaired - see what the situation is in your municipality

In Suomussalmi, nearly 443 kilometers of roads require extensive repairs, with about 80% of them prioritized as needing funding only in exceptional cases.

Mar 11 • 14:58 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Traffic will change on Suur-Ameerika Street in Tallinn due to water pipe failure

Traffic will be disrupted on Suur-Ameerika Street in Tallinn due to ongoing repairs from a water pipe failure.

Mar 11 • 07:30 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

This summer, several road repairs are expected

Latvia plans to continue road repairs this summer, focusing on major highways and addressing safety improvements, but experts warn of funding shortages for regional roads.

Mar 10 • 14:10 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Important news for drivers: traffic will be closed due to repairs on a major city artery

Traffic will be closed in Klaipėda, Lithuania, starting March 12 due to ongoing reconstruction of a major road.

Mar 10 • 08:13 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Sinkholes and mud on Luluncoto roads after rain: residents request repairs

Residents of Luluncoto in Quito are demanding repairs to their roads following severe water damage caused by recent heavy rains.

Mar 7 • 21:52 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Arenillas–Río Puyango road connecting El Oro and Loja closed due to damage from heavy rains

Heavy rain in Ecuador has caused significant damage to the Arenillas–Río Puyango road, leading to its closure for repairs.

Mar 7 • 02:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Deadline for work after crater on BR-116 is extended and section remains closed

The deadline for emergency repairs on BR-116 in Bahia has been extended, continuing partial traffic interdiction due to a crater.

Mar 5 • 19:29 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Experts from Science and Engineering Academies Warn That 'High-Speed Sections Should Be Suspended to Repair the Tracks'

Experts recommend temporarily suspending high-speed train service to facilitate necessary track repairs.

Mar 5 • 12:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

AL-225: traffic is released on the stretch that connects Alagoas to Sergipe

Traffic has resumed on the AL-225 highway linking Alagoas to Sergipe after repairs were made following damage from heavy rains.

Mar 4 • 22:34 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Changes Coming to the Nemunas Embankment in Lower Šančiai: Preparatory Work Begins

Preparatory works are being carried out at the Nemunas embankment in Lower Šančiai, focusing on improvements for local residents and visitors, including environmental enhancements and infrastructure repairs.

Mar 3 • 12:46 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Zagreb Residents Will Be Without Escalators Until Summer: Is Geopolitics to Blame for Tomašević?

Zagreb's residents will have to continue using regular stairs until at least summer 2024 due to prolonged repairs on escalators connecting a shopping center with the city's square.

Mar 3 • 08:30 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Calgary warns residents of consequences if water use enters ‘risky red zone’

Calgary officials are urging residents to conserve water in light of an upcoming shutdown that will reduce supply from the main water source for the city.

Mar 2 • 23:37 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

City of Calgary to provide update on water restrictions, feeder main repairs

Calgary officials will announce new water restrictions and discuss repairs to a critical feeder main that supplies water to 60% of the city.

Mar 2 • 18:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

After complaints, lighting on the footbridge in front of Unifap undergoes repairs in Macapá

Street lighting maintenance was carried out in front of the Federal University of Amapá following student complaints about safety concerns.

Feb 27 • 16:04 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'We live near UK's most potholed street - it's got more craters than the moon'

Residents of Barnhurst Lane in Bilbrook, Staffordshire, are expressing their frustration over the severe pothole damage on their street, which has been neglected for 15 years and is now leading to costly repairs.

Feb 27 • 10:16 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Over 900 euros have been paid to passengers for delayed train journeys this year

This year, over 900 euros have been paid in compensation to passengers affected by train delays, primarily on electric train routes due to infrastructure repairs.

Feb 27 • 02:07 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Lagos shuts Lekki–Epe Expressway for repairs

The Lagos State Government has announced a total closure of the Epe-bound carriageway of the Lekki–Ajah Expressway for rehabilitation works.

Feb 26 • 21:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Renewable rollout leaves $600k repair bill for road 'bogholes'

Regional councils in New South Wales are facing significant repair bills for roads damaged by renewable energy projects, with one council reporting a cost of $600,000 for repairs.

Feb 26 • 18:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Court orders concessionaire to take over 'ownerless' bridge between MG and SP and make immediate repairs

A federal court in Brazil has ordered the Companhia Energética Jaguara to take immediate responsibility for the upkeep of a critical bridge between Minas Gerais and São Paulo.

Feb 26 • 14:34 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The main road collapsed in Keuruu last summer – this is how the repair is being finalized

Preparations are beginning to complete the repairs on the main road 23 in Keuruu, which collapsed last summer, following the restoration of traffic in November.

Feb 25 • 09:39 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

M1 closed at Milton Keynes for emergency works as major damage done to key route

The M1 motorway is closed between Milton Keynes and Northampton for urgent repairs following a serious diesel spillage from a vehicle collision.

Feb 25 • 05:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Water supply suspended in some neighborhoods of Salvador for repair of water main; see list

Water supply has been interrupted in 13 neighborhoods of Salvador for emergency repairs on a water main, with service expected to resume gradually.

Feb 24 • 12:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

After heavy rainfall, over 100 neighborhoods in Cuiabá (MT) undergo water network maintenance

Heavy rain in Cuiabá has caused disruptions to the water supply across over 120 neighborhoods, leading to temporary outages as the water treatment facility works on repairs.

Feb 23 • 20:48 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

The dock of the old port of Ilhéus collapses; City Hall mobilizes technical teams

The historic dock of the old port in Ilhéus, Brazil, collapsed, prompting the municipal government to mobilize technical teams for inspections and necessary repairs.

Feb 23 • 17:26 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Marzling: Dilapidated Bridges Put Municipality in Financial Distress

The municipality of Marzling faces a financial crisis due to the dire condition of its bridges, requiring urgent repairs or potential reconstruction.

Feb 23 • 15:50 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

TCN restores 330kV Shiroro–Mando line to service

The Transmission Company of Nigeria has restored the 330kV Shiroro–Mando Transmission Line 2 following necessary repairs, enhancing the efficiency of electricity transmission in the region.

Feb 23 • 10:37 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Dovre line closed due to fault

The Dovre line in Norway is closed between Hamar and Tangen due to an earth fault, with repairs currently underway.

Feb 22 • 06:41 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

The road is falling apart... People say, poor quality work is being done after making a video

Villagers in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, are expressing outrage over the poor quality of road repairs, which they demonstrated by easily digging up the road by hand, a video of which has gone viral on social media.

Feb 21 • 08:39 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

One preschool in, another out, and the operations moving between houses

Preschool operations in Reykjavik are facing relocations due to ongoing issues with buildings, including mold and necessary roof repairs.

Feb 20 • 21:33 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Calgary water restrictions for feeder main repairs to return in March

Calgary city officials have announced new water restrictions starting March 9 due to necessary repairs on the Bearspaw South Feeder Main.

Feb 20 • 20:11 UTC

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