Story Archives of 'Roads'

Communities across the state are feeling the impact of the high cost of oil these days. It now costs more to heat town hall and to fuel city garbage trucks.

Asphalt is also a petroleum product and towns are facing double digit increases in the cost of paving our roads. As a result, towns across New Hampshire are cutting back up to 30 percent of their road repair projects this summer.

NHPR’s Katie Ahern has the story.

The gray drizzly weather today did nothing to help dry out the state after the weekends flooding.

Some residents spent the day cleaning up soggy yards and waterlogged houses, while the less fortunate tried to find other places to live.

Meanwhile, State and local officials toured the region to determine what residents need to get their lives back in order.

Joining them was Bill Boynton with the state Department of Transportation.

He described the damage to the regions roads and bridges to NHPR's Mark Bevis.

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After years of debate over how to alleviate traffic congestion in Keene, it appears the sides have come to agreement.

The state has proposed upgrading the Keene bypass not with overpasses and exit ramps.

But with turn lanes and roundabouts.

And as the Keene Sentinel's Donna Moxley reports, drivers frustrated with clogged intersections may begin to see some relief next year.

For years, travelers, especially first time visitors, have been frustrated driving through Maine. The interstate system there doesn't seem to make sense.

But next month, road crews will be out making adjustments. They'll be renaming roads and changing signs and, it's hoped, bring a little clarity to the system.

Maine Public Radio's Irwin Gratz reports.

We talk with Transportation Commissioner Carol Murray about roads, rail and riding. We’ll ask about current, future, and sometimes controversial highway projects. Also - passenger trains are coming soon to parts of the state, and there’s a new focus on improving bike and walking paths.