U.S. and Mexico inked a memorandum of understanding to accelerate six cross‑border wastewater projects aiming to end the Tijuana River sewage crisis by 2027.
While charging that the federal funding revocation is illegal, California officials are exploring public-private partnerships and allocating additional state funds to keep the project moving.
A partial collapse in LA’s Clearwater Tunnel trapped 31 workers nearly 450 ft underground; all were rescued safely. Officials cite soft soil and “squeezing ground” as likely contributing factors.
The package of works are part of the wider Horizon Lateral Program developed to meet the water consumption demands of the fast-growing Southern Nevada region.
LA agencies are turning their attention toward rebuilding and easing the process for survivors, as AECOM is set to lead planning efforts under an expanded contract.
The Kiewit Shea Traylor joint venture and VTA were unable to agree on the cost for the project’s next stage, which includes a single-bore tunnel beneath San Jose.