511enews.com http://511enews.com Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:27:14 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 I-40 Lanes Opened at North Carolina Rockslide for Labor Day; Nearby Bridge Bottlenecks Remain. http://511enews.com/i-40/i-40-lanes-opened-at-north-carolina-rockslide-for-labor-day-nearby-bridge-bottlenecks-remain/ http://511enews.com/i-40/i-40-lanes-opened-at-north-carolina-rockslide-for-labor-day-nearby-bridge-bottlenecks-remain/#comments Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:02:39 +0000 Webmaster http://511enews.com/?p=46436
I-40 lanes opened at NC rockslide for Labor Day; nearby bridge bottlenecks remain
WBIR-TV
The five mile stretch of I-40 west has been reduced to a single lane since April while construction crews work to stabilize the mountainside. …

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I-40 BRIDGE NOW OPEN FOR CYCLISTS
Albuquerque Journal (subscription)
We were able to do this because of the competitive bids that came in for the bridge construction. "Mayor Berry says DMD will go out to bid in early 2011, …

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]]> http://511enews.com/i-40/new-mexico-i-40-bridge-now-open-for-cyclists/feed/ 0 Stretch of I-15 between Great Falls, Helena to Close Tuesday http://511enews.com/i-15/stretch-of-i-15-between-great-falls-helena-to-close-tuesday/ http://511enews.com/i-15/stretch-of-i-15-between-great-falls-helena-to-close-tuesday/#comments Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:02:33 +0000 Webmaster http://511enews.com/?p=46429
Stretch of I-15 between Great Falls, Helena to close Tuesday
KXLH Helena News
By KXLH (Helena) A section of I-15 will be closed on Tuesday, August 31st, beginning at 2:00 pm and lasting for approximately one hour. …

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Avoiding the Holiday Traffic
ABC 4
With this being the first game of the season and with the I-15 CORE construction going on, we encourage those attending the game to allow yourself even more …

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DOTD issues Labor Day travel advisory
The Daily Advertiser
Drivers should note that the speed limit has been reduced to 50 mph within the construction zones on I-10 and I-12. Also in Livingston Parish, 4-H Club Road …

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I-10 connector opening
The Record Gazette
After months of construction the ramp from Highway 60 to Interstate 10 at Beaumont is opening before Labor Day. Caltrans said it worked with Beador …

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Construction hinders traffic along I-10
Sierra Vista Herald
From 6 am to 4 pm daily Monday through Thursday, the left lane of eastbound and westbound I-10, near milepost 291 south of Vail, will be closed. …

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WSDOT expects some heavy Labor Day weekend traffic
Seattle Post Intelligencer
Most highway construction is suspended for the weekend, including a major project on I-90 on the east side of Snoqualmie Pass.

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Changes expected on I-90
Austin Herald
Motorists will soon encounter traffic pattern changes as part of the Interstate 90 “Bridges of Mower County” construction project through Austin. …

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Labor Day travelers to encounter work zones
Chippewa Herald
Construction of new US 12 affects traffic at intersection just south of I-90/94. Eastbound US 12 traffic will use three roundabouts at that location; …

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Iowa DOT cautions travelers about work zones over Labor Day weekend
Quad City Times
During this stage of construction, the ramp from Illinois 84 to westbound I-80 at Rapids City, Ill., will be closed. Traffic from Illinois 84 going to Iowa …

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]]> http://511enews.com/i-80/iowa-dot-cautions-travelers-about-work-zones-over-labor-day-weekend/feed/ 0 Labor Day Travel in California Expected To Be Higher Than Last Year http://511enews.com/i-80/labor-day-travel-in-california-expected-to-be-higher-than-last-year/ http://511enews.com/i-80/labor-day-travel-in-california-expected-to-be-higher-than-last-year/#comments Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:02:14 +0000 Webmaster http://511enews.com/?p=46413
Labor Day travel expected to be higher than last year
San Jose Mercury News
The other road worry is along I-80 from the Nevada state line to Truckee, where a major paving effort has narrowed lanes from 12 feet to 11 feet and delays …

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]]> http://511enews.com/i-80/labor-day-travel-in-california-expected-to-be-higher-than-last-year/feed/ 0 Lane Restrictions Begin Next Week For Pennsylvania I-80 Toll Bridge Project http://511enews.com/i-80/lane-restrictions-begin-next-week-for-pennsylvania-i-80-toll-bridge-project/ http://511enews.com/i-80/lane-restrictions-begin-next-week-for-pennsylvania-i-80-toll-bridge-project/#comments Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:02:14 +0000 Webmaster http://511enews.com/?p=46412
Lane restrictions begin next week for I-80 toll bridge project
Pocono Record
Construction will start next week on the installation of a high-speed E-ZPass lane on the Interstate 80 Delaware Water Gap Toll Bridge. …
Monroe Co – I-80 at Delaware Water Gap Toll PlazaWFMZ Allentown

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Platte River bridge work to start on I-80
Lincoln Journal Star
Construction is scheduled to start Wednesday on the Platte River Bridge on Interstate 80, eastbound, according to the Nebraska Department of Roads. …

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Phantastic Public Art

Philadelphia has a pretty fantastic art museum. But if it is a beautiful day outside, you don’t have to spend it inside a museum to see some pretty amazing art. That’s because Philadelphia is overflowing with public art scattered throughout its parks, plazas and neighborhoods. Free to experience and always on the way to something else, you can spend a day just walking the streets of the city taking in a variety of artistic expressions.

Yo – Adrian!

Cinematic son Rocky Balboa’s statue resides near the bottom of the Art Museum’s front steps – the training ground for the blue-collar boxer. After running up the steps yourself you are rewarded with sweeping views of the city below.

The Art Isn't Just On The Inside

The top of the Art Museum is something to behold in and of itself. Griffins, ornaments and pediments tell stories all their own.

Words To Battle By

Behind the Art Museum is the William M. Reilly Memorial, a green walkway lined with sculptures of Revolutionary War figures connecting the museum to the Schuylkill River and Fairmount Park. I particularly like General Nathanael Greene’s tenacity.

All You Need Is Love

The John F. Kennedy Plaza is located in the heart of downtown and features the iconic LOVE statue, using the beautiful fountain and Benjamin Franklin Parkway as a backdrop.

Game On

For fans of board games, the Municipal Services Building Plaza has the Your Move installation of game pieces scattered everywhere – from Monopoly to Dominoes, Chess to Bingo and of course, Sorry. For more whimsical art, there is a giant clothespin nearby.

Learning The Legacy

The Lincoln Legacy Project displays the largest glass tile mosaic in the city speaking of the battle for and freedom from slavery. Using tile from France and Italy and a creative collaboration with public schools, artists and inmates this mammoth display on Chestnut Street is a highlight of Center City’s Mural Mile.

All About The Benjamin

Between Ben Franklin’s gravesite and Betsy Ross’ house in Old City sits the sculptured bust of Ben himself entitled Keys to the Community, featuring his lifelike head in bronze and casts of old fashioned keys collected by local schoolchildren.

Powerful Memorial To Irish Struggles

Located in Old City by the entrance to Penn’s Landing, the Irish Famine Memorial is a massive sculpture that is lifelike and stirring, honoring those who perished in Ireland and the journey that millions made to our shores as a result.

Community Studies

Community Heroes

The Mapping Courage mural on bustling South Street tells the story of Philly’s 7th Ward and the local Engine 11 fire station – both important chapters in local African American history.

It isn’t just the mass of public art available. It is the way the works all meld together – amusing, educational and serious memorials intertwine and offer something for everyone’s interest. So when you tire of lines of tourists at Independence Hall – pick your head up and look around. You never know what kind of public art the city is featuring for your pleasure.

Post by and all photos credited to Molly G. @The Bumbles Blog

]]> http://511enews.com/i-95-attractions/exploring-philadelphia%e2%80%99s-public-art/feed/ 0 Labor Day Activities Around Los Angeles http://511enews.com/i-5-attractions/labor-day-activities-around-los-angeles/ http://511enews.com/i-5-attractions/labor-day-activities-around-los-angeles/#comments Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:02:06 +0000 Webmaster http://511enews.com/?p=46395 ferris wheelAccording to AAA, 2.5 million Angelenos are expected to get away from it all on Labor Day weekend.  That means there’s a 2.5 million-person hole left behind for visitors to fill!  So if you’re in LA for Labor Day and looking for something special to do, here’s a short list.

Malibu Chili Cook-Off

Carnival, celebrities, chili.  Tickets are $10 (cheaper for kids) and the chili vendors sell their wares, although they do give out 2 oz. samples for judging.  This event has grown from a small community gathering into a major undertaking, mostly by word of mouth, like the best ones do.

Long Beach Jazz Festival’s KJazz Blues Bash

A scaled down event that will take the place of the traditional weekend-long festival.  (It’s the economy.)  However, the organizers have planned what looks to be a lovely family-friendly celebration of music and food on the Cal State Long Beach Campus.  A free street festival beginning at noon welcomes you to bring blankets, low beach chairs, and even shade umbrellas for the perimeter.  You can also bring food and beverages, but there will be plenty for sale on site.  The evening ends with a performance by Keb Mo, for which ticketed seats cost $55.  Parking is $10.

Kidspace Farmer Day

For the little ones:  it’s Farmer Day at Kidspace in Pasadena.  If you don’t have the energy (or the patience, or a big enough diaper bag) to make it to one of the bigger events, why not venture out for a special day of animal petting for your preschooler?  The kids will get up close and personal with farm animals, and they’ll help bring in crops.  City folk are sure to love it.

KCRW’s 2nd Annual Pie Contest

What’s more American than a pie-eating contest?  Nothing!  Right!  Also, it’s free!  The second annual KCRW Good Food Pie contest takes place on Sunday, September 5 from 4 to 6 pm on the grounds of the Taste of Beverly Hills event (tickets vary in price but are mostly $$$).

Happy Birthday, LA

LA’s 229th birthday is celebrated by residents in a nine-mile walk from the original mission to Olvera Street downtown.

Leimert Park Village African Art & Music Festival

The 2nd Annual Leimert Park Village African Art & Music Festival is a celebration of art, music and food, with a schedule of performances, events, and activities for all ages.  It’s free.  Leimert Park Village is a thriving African American community right in downtown Los Angeles.

[photo by Mike Munchel via sxc.hu]

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WSDOT expects some heavy Labor Day weekend traffic
Seattle Post Intelligencer
… and I-5 south of Olympia and at the Canadian border. Ferry terminals will likely have long waits. Most highway construction is suspended for the weekend …

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I-5 Widening Project Enters Final Phases
istockAnalyst.com (press release)
WSDOT officials know construction has caused many headaches for drivers. There have been rolling slowdowns and congestion due to lane closures and …

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Tbo.com
I-75 bridge project rolls into next phase
Tbo.com
PASCO, WESLEY CHAPEL, 8-31-10– Work is nearly completed on the I75 overpass above CR 54 in Wesley Chapel. In the photo some construction materials are seen …

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WDTN
Main Street ramp opening on I-75
WDTN
Thanks to stimulus funding, Abner said highway construction was up by 30% in Ohio. The next phase of the I-75 modernization project was already underway. …

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]]> http://511enews.com/i-75/main-street-ramp-opening-on-ohio-i-75/feed/ 0 Roller Coaster Isn’t The Only New Thing Slated for Busch Gardens Tampa http://511enews.com/i-4-attractions/roller-coaster-isn%e2%80%99t-the-only-new-thing-slated-for-busch-gardens-tampa/ http://511enews.com/i-4-attractions/roller-coaster-isn%e2%80%99t-the-only-new-thing-slated-for-busch-gardens-tampa/#comments Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:01:31 +0000 Webmaster http://511enews.com/?p=46370 Busch Gardens in Tampa is bidding goodbye to its Katonga musical show after six years and more than 10,000 performances, but the replacement is already generating excitement. The theme park accounced on Tuesday that it is bringing the Broadway show "Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy" to its stage. This new offering features acrobats, contortionists and musicians. The costumes were nominated for the American Theatre Wing's "Best Costume Design" award. Click here to read all about the new show at its official website and check out the video at the bottom of this article….

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]]> http://511enews.com/i-4-attractions/roller-coaster-isn%e2%80%99t-the-only-new-thing-slated-for-busch-gardens-tampa/feed/ 0 Exploring Tampa’s Halloween event at Busch Gardens http://511enews.com/i-4-attractions/exploring-tampa%e2%80%99s-halloween-event-at-busch-gardens/ http://511enews.com/i-4-attractions/exploring-tampa%e2%80%99s-halloween-event-at-busch-gardens/#comments Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:01:31 +0000 Webmaster http://511enews.com/?p=46369 Halloween in Orlando is nearly synonymous with Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios, but there is another big event an hour down I-4. If you love haunted houses, scare zones and all the other things that go with a big theme park blow-out celebration for the season of scares, check out Howl-O-Scream at Busch Gardens. Here are some quick tips on enjoying it if you're traveling from the Orlando area:
The Drive: Bush Gardens is an easy drive down I-4 to I-75. It takes about an hour if there is little or no traffic.
The Plan: First you must decide whether you want to drive back to…

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]]> http://511enews.com/i-4-attractions/exploring-tampa%e2%80%99s-halloween-event-at-busch-gardens/feed/ 0 9% Jump in Labor Day Travel in Maryland Unless Earl Ruins Party http://511enews.com/i-95/aaa-9-jump-in-labor-day-travel-in-maryland-unless-earl-ruins-party/ http://511enews.com/i-95/aaa-9-jump-in-labor-day-travel-in-maryland-unless-earl-ruins-party/#comments Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:56:11 +0000 Webmaster http://511enews.com/?p=46306 Will Hurricane Earl crash Marylanders’ Labor Day party? No one knows for certain yet, so with that caveat, AAA Mid-Atlantic today projected an increase of 9.1% in the number of Marylanders traveling for the upcoming holiday. The auto club says more than 600,000 statewide will travel at least 50 miles round-trip from home.

AAA says their predictions are based on historical data and information as of late July. However, Hurricane Earl remains a wild card and may dampen traveler’s enthusiasm for a weekend getaway.

 “The impact of the hurricane on travel this weekend will depend on what the storm does in the next 48 hours,” said Ragina C. Averella, spokesperson for AAA Mid-Atlantic. “However, whether travelers change their destinations to avoid the storm or the storm misses us all together, the big news is that Marylanders are traveling yet again for another summer holiday weekend, despite the economic hardships many are still facing.”

With gas prices falling and oil prices holding steady, AAA says the average price of a gallon of regular gas is expected to stay around $2.60 heading into the holiday weekend, the lowest level of the summer and at the lowest level since February.

Other projections from AAA Mid-Atlantic include:

-The average distance traveled by Marylanders this Labor Day holiday is expected to be 754 miles round-trip, 119 miles more than nationwide average for holiday travel.

-Median spending is expected to be $731 in Maryland, about 5 percent more than the median spending nationwide

-Most people – 41% – will be traveling with one other adult, while 37% will be traveling with a family or a group

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Construction of Indian Canyon interchange on I-10 begins Tuesday
The Desert Sun
Improvements will include the replacement of the existing bridge over I-10 with a six-lane overpass, reconstruction of parts of Indian Canyon Drive, …

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IDOT Labor Day lane closures
Quad-Cities Online
I-80 over the Mississippi River is restricted to one lane in each direction due to the emergency repairs needed to the outside lanes of the bridge. …

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