AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoInfrastructure Funding Push: A new AGC/VT-backed national poll says 78% of voters want Congress to pass a new federal roads, bridges and transit bill before Sept. 30, with 80% backing current or higher investment. Roadworks Disruptions (US): Caltrans issued next-week lane and ramp closures on CA SR-33, SR-99 and SR-140 in Merced County, plus one-way controls on CA SR-140 in Mariposa County. Freight & Trade: A cargo ship carrying 513 Sinotruk engineering vehicles and 40,500 tons of cement sailed from Taizhou to Tanzania, setting a Taizhou Port export record. Rail Electrification (India): Tripura launched the Northeast’s first MEMU electric service, linking Agartala with Karimganj (via Sribhumi). Maritime & Health: A norovirus outbreak hit Princess Cruises’ Ruby Princess, with 102 passengers and 23 crew ill. Monsoon Chaos (India): Mumbai’s heavy rains triggered waterlogging, rail delays and closures including the Andheri and Malad subways, while a major road cave-in disrupted LBS Marg traffic. Safety Alerts: A deadly Kebbi crash killed 18 after a head-on collision involving a commercial vehicle and an oncoming truck.
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