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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.

High-speed and intercity rail advocates gathered at the American Public Transportation Association rail conference looking to advance major capital projects.

Eureka, Calif., facility, which also is set to be an offshore wind energy hub, continues development despite renewable energy opponents' petition to have federal DOT rescind an awarded $427-million grant.

Darden storage site in Fresno County is the first California project to be permitted under the state’s new Opt-In Certification program to speed environmental review of critical energy infrastructure to less than 270 days. 

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.

Portland faces a 2027 federal deadline to complete Bull Run Filtration Project in East Multnomah County, with environmental impact issues disputed.

The eroded stretch of the popular route has been closed to traffic for more than a year.

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.

NextDecade announced $9B in contracts with Bechtel Energy for work at Rio Grande LNG export site and Glenfarne taps Worley for engineering on $10.8-billion Alaskan North Slope gas pipeline.