Multiple US Cities Launch Major Road Repair, Traffic Pattern Changes

Several U.S. cities are undertaking significant road construction and maintenance projects aimed at improving traffic flow and road safety. In Lawrence, Kansas, changes in traffic patterns on 27th Street and at the West Second Street and McDonald Drive intersection will begin next week, with lane shifts and signal timing adjustments expected to continue until mid-October. Rochester, New York, is converting part of Park Avenue to a one-way street to facilitate the construction of raised crosswalks, with work expected to last through August. Meanwhile, Fresno, California, is launching its largest road paving season ever, investing $34 million to rehabilitate nearly 50 miles of roads to address decades of deferred maintenance and poor pavement conditions. These efforts reflect broader trends in urban infrastructure improvements aimed at enhancing safety, accessibility, and traffic efficiency. Other projects include road realignment work in East Liverpool and transportation upgrades in Rochdale, UK, highlighting a widespread focus on modernizing road networks.