kl October 29 - November 4: Bristol's Weekly Traffic Alert By www.virginiadot.org Published On :: Fri, 26 Oct 2018 24:00:00 GMT-8 BRISTOL – In an effort to keep motorists informed, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) provides weekly information about highway... Full Article
kl November 5 - 11: Bristol's Weekly Traffic Alert By www.virginiadot.org Published On :: Fri, 02 Nov 2018 24:00:00 GMT-8 BRISTOL – In an effort to keep motorists informed, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) provides weekly information about highway... Full Article
kl Backlick Road at Fairfax County Parkway Closures November 12 - 16 - Road reconstruction for Backlick Road over CSX Railroad project By www.virginiadot.org Published On :: Wed, 07 Nov 2018 24:00:00 GMT-8 NEWINGTON – Backlick Road at the Fairfax County Parkway (Route 286) intersection between Cinder Bed Road and Terminal Road will be closed nightly... Full Article
kl HAMPTON ROADS WEEKLY LANE-CLOSURES REPORT FOR THE WEEK OF JANUARY 5-11 By www.virginiadot.org Published On :: This file is in PDF format, requiring the Adobe Acrobat Reader to open. Full Article
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kl HAMPTON ROADS WEEKLY LANE-CLOSURES REPORT FOR THE WEEK OF JANUARY 26 - FEBRUARY 1 By www.virginiadot.org Published On :: This file is in PDF format, requiring the Adobe Acrobat Reader to open. Full Article
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kl TRAFFIC ALERT: SLOPE FAILURE CLOSES LANE ON SOUTHBOUND ROUTE 220 IN FRANKLIN COUNTY AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY LINE - Drivers should expect delays in this area and plan accordingly By www.virginiadot.org Published On :: Thu, 11 Oct 2018 24:00:00 GMT-8 SALEM – The left lane of southbound Route 220 is closed due to a slope failure in the median just south of the Franklin County line. The lane closure begins approximately one mile prior to the Roanoke County and Franklin County line and just north of the intersection with Route 613 (Naff Road). Drivers should prepare for travel delays and plan accordingly. Message boards are in place to alert motorists of the closure. The Virginia Department of Transportation is currently investigating to determine what repairs need to be made. The lane will remain closed until further notice. For updates on this lane closure, visit www.511Virginia.org . Full Article
kl TRAFFIC ALERT: ROUTE 220 LANE CLOSURES WILL HEAVILY IMPACT TRAFFIC TONIGHT THROUGH NEXT WEEK IN FRANKLIN AND ROANOKE COUNTIES - Drivers should plan ahead and expect delays By www.virginiadot.org Published On :: Fri, 12 Oct 2018 24:00:00 GMT-8 SALEM – The recent flooding and heavy rainfall has resulted in several slope and shoulder failures along Route 220 in Roanoke and Franklin Counties. During the next week, crews will be working to repair the damage and commuters and travelers will be impacted. Route 220 Southbound between Buck Mountain Road and Yellow Mountain Road in Roanoke County The right lane of southbound Route 220 is closed due to a slope failure on the right shoulder of the road between Buck Mountain and Yellow Mountain Road in Roanoke County. High water from the heavy rains caused a rock slide that impacted the shoulder of the roadway. The weight caused the shoulder to collapse resulting in the road being pushed out and giving way. The right lane closure will remain in place through Monday evening, weather permitting. Crews are developing a plan to repair the pipe and plan to begin work over the weekend. Route 220 Southbound at Franklin County Line The left lane of southbound Route 220 has been closed due to a slope failure in the median just south of the Franklin County line. VDOT crews have been working to determine how a pipe under the road has failed and how to proceed with repairs. At this time, the ground continues to settle and move, therefore, the lane will remain closed through the weekend and into Monday . The lane closure is located approximately one mile prior to the Roanoke County and Franklin County line and just north of the intersection with Route 613 (Naff Road). Route 220 Shoulder Repairs There will be alternating right and left lane closures on southbound and northbound Route 220 next week, weather permitting, to repair shoulders that have been damaged by the heavy rainfall. Drivers using Route 220 southbound and northbound should plan ahead for significant delays during this time until repairs can be made and lane closures are removed. Drivers should plan ahead accordingly. For updates on this lane closure, visit www.511Virginia.org . Full Article
kl Weekly Highway Alert for May 8-15 By www.virginiadot.org Published On :: This file is in PDF format, requiring the Adobe Acrobat Reader to open. Full Article
kl Bristol District's weekly traffic alert May 11-17, 2020 By www.virginiadot.org Published On :: This file is in PDF format, requiring the Adobe Acrobat Reader to open. Full Article
kl Oil price drops on report Saudis will quickly restore lost capacity: as it happened By www.telegraph.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 17 Sep 2019 16:01:27 GMT Full Article structure:business/markets topics:organisations/ftse-100 topics:things/share-prices structure:business topics:organisations/dow-jones-industrial-average topics:things/global-economy topics:things/pound
kl One year on from Brumadinho, miners must step up efforts to tackle deadly dams By www.telegraph.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 24 Jan 2020 10:07:09 GMT Full Article structure:business structure:opinion topics:organisations/mining-industry storytype:standard topics:things/environment topics:places/brazil
kl Jeff Bezos pledges $10bn to tackle climate change By www.telegraph.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 18 Feb 2020 11:27:02 GMT Full Article topics:things/climate-change topics:people/jeff-bezos structure:business topics:organisations/amazon storytype:standard
kl Oil Posts Second Weekly Gain on Deepening Cuts By www.rigzone.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 19:47:05 GMT Oil notched its first back-to-back weekly gain since February. Full Article
kl Scientists still stumped on sickly sea lion strandings By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 19 Apr 2013 15:21:51 +0000 The reasons behind why almost 1,300 ill sea lions have beached themselves on California's shores in 2013 remain unclear.. Full Article Animals
kl Ruth Benerito, pioneering chemist who helped invent wrinkle-free cotton, dies at 97 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Oct 2013 16:22:48 +0000 This unknown American hero led the development of one of the most significant technological innovations of the 20th century. Full Article Research & Innovations
kl Greenland ice sheet may melt more quickly than predicted By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 11 Mar 2012 20:32:27 +0000 It may take less of an increase in global temperatures to melt the ice sheet covering Greenland than thought, new research suggests. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
kl Why Antarctica is rising, and quickly By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 19 May 2014 14:12:57 +0000 As ice melts, Antarctica's ground is rebounding at a surprising rate. Scientists think it's because the Earth's mantle is flowing faster there. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
kl Studying ducklings to understand the impact of nesting behaviors By www.nsf.gov Published On :: Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:00:13 +0000 Find out what wood ducks are revealing about threats to our fine feathered friends. Full Article Animals
kl Portland flushes 38 million gallons of water after teen tinkles in reservoir By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Apr 2014 22:48:30 +0000 Portland authorities faced a tough decision this week: Drain a reservoir or provide residents with tap water that a teen peed into? Full Article Wilderness & Resources
kl College students launch campaign encouraging classmates to tinkle in the shower, not the toilet By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Oct 2014 21:20:12 +0000 If there ever was a reason to invest in a decent pair of shower sandals ... Full Article Responsible Living
kl London's flamboyant Olympic tower to get white-knuckle new addition By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Aug 2015 14:35:45 +0000 If there ever were a super-tall public sculpture begging for a tunnel slide .... Full Article Arts & Culture
kl Tackling the bulk bins: savory millet cakes By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Apr 2009 14:13:22 +0000 Looking for a side dish for your Easter dinner that's out of the norm? These delicious cakes would do the trick - just don't tell your guests they're eating bir Full Article Healthy Eating
kl Baseball Hall of Fame blacklists fracking By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Mar 2011 16:23:56 +0000 The National Baseball Hall of Fame supports the Cooperstown Chamber of Commerce's anti-fracking position. Cooperstown is located in central New York, in the hea Full Article Energy
kl Museum of Ice Cream's sprinkle pool deemed an environmental hazard By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Jan 2018 20:25:14 +0000 The new and highly Instagrammable interactive exhibition in Miami Beach receives a violation for generating marine debris. Full Article Arts & Culture
kl Sean Tufts: Ex-NFL linebacker now tackling wind energy projects By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 11 May 2012 05:38:11 +0000 Site for wind farms is not exactly the type of field you picture a retired NFL linebacker scouting. But Sean Tufts is not your typical retired player. Nor is he Full Article Arts & Culture
kl Super-absorbent Sponge Park to soak up pollutants along Brooklyn canal By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Dec 2015 14:00:15 +0000 In a place where the streets flood with sewage after it rains, salvation may come in the form of a park. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
kl As the waters recede in Texas, Brooklyn braces for the next big storm By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Sep 2017 16:05:39 +0000 As Harvey's floodwaters recede in Houston, Red Hook in Brooklyn, braces for the next big storm. Full Article Climate & Weather
kl 5 signs that China can't grow unless it tackles smog By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Apr 2014 16:48:38 +0000 Skeptics question whether China can grow its economy and fight emissions. The truth is, it has no choice. Full Article Climate & Weather
kl India launches clean air index to help tackle pollution By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Apr 2015 19:51:50 +0000 Prime Minister Modi's efforts aimed at tackling local air pollution, but the whole world stands to benefit. Full Article Politics
kl How to make a Prickly Pear Margarita By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2015 19:48:24 +0000 Prickly pear margaritas are a delicious introduction to this fierce fruit. Full Article Recipes
kl Paws vs. Pads: Pets tackle the iPad By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Apr 2010 07:46:47 +0000 While the verdict may still be out about the iPad in the human world, pets across the country are unanimous in their confusion. Full Article Pets
kl Destination of the Week: Oakland, Calif. By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 07 Mar 2009 11:47:33 +0000 With green hotels, vegan grub and the nation's oldest wildlife refuge, Oaktown stays true to its roots. Full Article Travel
kl Philadelphia's Franklin Fountain scoops up locally made ice cream By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Oct 2012 18:17:58 +0000 Fresh and delicious, the ice cream from this popular Old City, Philadelphia store is worth the wait. Full Article Healthy Eating
kl Restaurants: Ortine Café in Brooklyn By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 15 May 2009 16:24:32 +0000 Customers at Ortine's in Brooklyn sit among the gardens where the food on their plates grows. Full Article Healthy Eating
