One of the world's largest container ships, named Ever Given, has been wedged across the Suez Canal since it was blown off course by high winds in the early hours of March 23, blocking one of the busiest maritime trade corridors in the world.
Fear of flying and catching COVID-19 led to a massive decline in air travel in 2020.
A $3.9 billion fee proposal unveiled this week by Colorado Democrats to fund and update the state's transportation system is being met with strong opposition.
In early March, the Colorado Department of Transportation will begin work to improve a portion of US 287 through Lamar. The project will include concrete pavement overlay, relocating roadway lighting, removing and replacing raised medians, storm sewer improvements, new signing and lighting and ADA curb ramp improvements.
Colorado's largest infrastructure project is at least 10 months behind schedule and will cost an extra $100 and $150 million to complete, the Colorado Springs Gazette reported Monday.
Colorado's highway system ranks 38th in overall performance and cost-effectiveness in a nationwide report on highways.
Nearly $61 million in federal funds will be used for improvements to Interstate 70 near Vail in Colorado.
Governor Polis' 2020-21 budget proposal calls for increases in transportation funding, state reserves.
Colorado is joining 23 states in a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Transportation's move to preempt strict fuel economy standards.
Nearly $7 million in additional TIGER funding has been awarded to Colorado for continued improvements on Interstate 25 in Larimer County.
