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1251 storiesnewest firstlatest September 15, 2026page 21 of 63
Waterside Drive near Rock Creek Parkway will close from September 21 to November 13, 2026, with a second shutdown in late October, as part of ongoing road work in Northwest D.C. Detour routes will be in place to guide motorists during the closures.
A motorcyclist was killed after colliding with a cement truck on the Don Shula Expressway near Killian Parkway shortly after 3:30 a.m. on September 15, 2026, prompting a temporary highway closure while officials investigated the crash.
The City of Saratoga Springs began a street‑lighting upgrade on Caroline Street on September 14, closing the lane between Maple Avenue and Henry Street for at least a week, with work occurring daily from 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., affecting drivers in the area.
A motorcyclist was injured after being hit by a female driver on Boulevard Langelier in Saint-Léonard, Montreal, on September 14, 2026. The collision occurred on this busy city thoroughfare, prompting medical response for the rider.
The Union of Agricultural Producers has formally asked the federal government, via Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon, to suspend the Quebec City‑Toronto high‑speed rail project, citing concerns for the farming sector.
Engineers hired by the City of Montreal recommend demolishing the deteriorating Rosemont‑Van Horne viaduct and building an underground tunnel beneath the Canadian Pacific rail line, adding a new option to the city's ongoing infrastructure review.
Construction work and the Grand Prix cycliste on September 13, 2026 caused overlapping traffic and cycling route disruptions across Greater Montreal, prompting detours and extra travel time for commuters.
Toronto’s first mayoral debate on September 14, 2026, featured three leading candidates focusing on public transit and safety, setting the agenda for the upcoming election.
A motorcyclist was injured after a collision with a driver on boulevard Langelier in Saint‑Leonard, Montreal, on September 14, 2026, prompting an investigation and temporary traffic disruptions.
Transport Quebec will close the Louis‑Hippolyte‑La Fontaine tunnel on Highway 25 Friday night, September 18, for electrical, communication and damage‑repair work, aiming to maintain the tunnel’s essential systems before the weekend.
City engineers have recommended removing the aging Rosemont‑Van Horne viaduct and building a tunnel beneath the Canadian Pacific rail line.
Police briefly detained one person on September 14, 2026, while investigating an incident involving a Long Beach Transit bus in East Los Angeles. The investigation is ongoing, with no additional details released.
Extended street closures for two international cycling races in September are expected to limit customer access and sales for businesses in Montreal's Plateau‑Mont‑Royal and Ville‑Marie boroughs, raising concerns among owners and residents.
Transport Quebec will close the Louis-Hippolyte-La Fontaine tunnel on Highway 25 Friday night, Sept. 18, for electrical, communication and repair work, as part of a series of overnight closures on the route.
Avelo Airlines will transfer its Houston flights from Hobby Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport on September 21, 2026. The Houston‑based carrier says the larger airport will better accommodate its operations, and passengers will see the same routes from the new location.
SEPTA received an $80 million federal grant to upgrade Philadelphia trolley stations for ADA compliance. The funding will support accessibility improvements and broader station enhancements across the city's trolley network.
SEPTA restored full Regional Rail service on September 14 after a brief suspension caused by downed Amtrak wires in North Philadelphia.
Engineers hired by Montreal recommend demolishing the Rosemont‑Van Horne viaduct and building an underground tunnel beneath the Canadian Pacific Railway line, citing the bridge’s aging condition.
Montreal transit advocates are demanding higher provincial funding, citing tripled evening wait times and rising fares, as a TVA analysis shows declining service ahead of the Quebec election.
A downtown Montreal business group released survey results naming housing, public transit and two other issues as top priorities, and urged Quebec parties to focus on them before the provincial election to boost economic vitality.
