By James Staley

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LAS CRUCES >> They look a little different, but more safety measures are on their way to U.S. 70.

Last week, New Mexico Department of Transportation officials and a local construction crew began work on the $1.9 million, four-month job to install concrete barriers on a stretch of the highway near Interstate 25.

It's the second major project since February 2013 aimed at preventing traffic from crossing over the heavily-traveled roadway, one that cuts through northeast Las Cruces and is infamous, to many residents, for horrific crashes.

In 2012, four people died in two separate crossover crashes on U.S. 70.

Months after the second fatal crash, the NMDOT began a $2.5 million project one planned before the wreck installing cable barriers along a 10-mile stretch of the highway.

Robin Zielinski Sun-News Smith and Aguirre Construction operator Jose Solis, left, and mechanic Sabino Garcia work together in the median of U.S. 70 near Roadrunner Parkway during a New Mexico Department of Transportation project to install concrete barriers. The barriers will be placed along U.S. 70 from the Interstate 25/U.S. 70 interchange to the Rinconada exit.

This time, for a segment of U.S. 70 closer to town, officials have determined that traditional concrete barriers are appropriate.

That decision was based on the characteristics of the road in the roughly two-mile stretch between the I-25 interchange and the Rinconada exit, NMDOT spokeswoman Bridget Spedalieri said.

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Expect lane closures while maintenance crews work on the Anna Maria Island Drawbridge on Thursday.

After the Memorial Day weekend, drivers in Sarasota, and Manatee counties are advised to use caution in the following areas where the Florida Department of Transportation says road construction or other projects are underway:

SARASOTA COUNTY

Interstate 75 from Sumter Boulevard in North Port to River Road. Crews widening the highway to six lanes. Watch for signals and barricades. Lane closures from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.

I-75 from University Parkway to the Charlotte County line. Expect delays. Crews are installing closed-circuit cameras, roadside sensors and other equipment for an intelligent transportation system.

Fruitville Road, Bee Ridge Road and State Road 72 between I-75 and U.S. 41. Intermittent lane closures from 7 pm. to 6 a.m. while crews repair concrete.

I-75 at Fruitville Road, Laurel Road, Jacaranda Road and Sumter Boulevard. Crews replacing overhead signs. Lane closures between 10:30 p.m. and 6 a.m.

I-75 at Jacaranda Boulevard and Laurel Road. Crews installing lights. No lane closures expected.

Bee Ridge Road from Cattleman Road to Phillippi Creek. Lane closures from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. during repaving, drainage work, guardrail installation and curb and gutter work.

Midnight Pass Road between Riegals Landing Drive and Winding Way. Intermittent lane closures from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. starting Wednesday while crews remove vegetation.

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CARSON CITY, NV - NDOT has reopened Kingsbury Grade (SR207) to through traffic. The next phase of construction begins Tuesday, May 27 with night work beginning at approximately 9 p.m.

The closure of Kingsbury Grade that started May 1 resulted in the completion of 5,000 cubic yards of excavation and installation of 2,600 tons of new asphalt and 1,800 feet of new curb and gutter.

We appreciate everyones patience during this closure, which enabled construction work that usually takes months to complete, to be completed in 23 days, NDOT Project Manager Pedro Rodriguez said.

Construction continues during the summer months starting Tuesday, May 27 through Friday, Aug. 29, with Kingsbury Grade open to through traffic. However, nighttime construction-related lane closures and delays are expected. The road will be open with one lane in each direction during daytime hours, weekends and all holidays through these summer months with no restrictions.

The approximately $15 million project will reconstruct pavement and make drainage, safety, curb and gutter, sidewalk, lighting and other improvements on areas of Kingsbury Grade from just east of Daggett Summit (Tramway Drive) to the intersection of U.S. 50 at Stateline. Construction follows a schedule designed to complete the project in an accelerated 12 to 18 months.

The public can sign up for construction alerts and see additional project information at kingsburyproject.com. A hotline for the Kingsbury Grade Pavement Reconstruction Project has been set-up at 1-844-888-ROAD and messages will be returned within 24 hours.

In Sparks, Greg Street reopens at 6PM Friday, May 23.

According to the city of Sparks, drivers will be able to access north and southbound lanes of Greg between Larkin Circle and I-80. Northbound has been closed along that stretch since early March. Only one southbound lane has been available.

Traffic controls have been in place to accommodate the construction of the North Truckee Drain Realignment Project.

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Nevada Department of Transportations (NDOT) Kingsbury Grade (SR207) Pavement Reconstruction Project reopens to through traffic Friday, May 23 at approximately noon. The next phase of construction begins Tuesday, May 27 with night work beginning at approximately 9 p.m.

The closure of Kingsbury Grade from May 1 through May 23 has resulted in the completion of 5,000 cubic yards of excavation, installation of 2,600 tons of new asphalt and 1,800 feet of new curb and gutter. The accelerated construction schedule will enable the project to be completed in 12 to 18 months rather than three years. We appreciate everyones patience during this closure, which enabled construction work that usually takes months to complete, to be completed in 23 days, NDOT Project Manager Pedro Rodriguez said.

Construction continues during the summer months starting Tuesday, May 27 through Friday, Aug. 29, with Kingsbury Grade open to through traffic. However, nighttime construction-related lane closures and delays are expected. The road will be open with one lane in each direction during daytime hours, weekends and all holidays through these summer months with no restrictions.

The approximately $15 million project will reconstruct pavement and make drainage, safety, curb and gutter, sidewalk, lighting and other improvements on areas of Kingsbury Grade from just east of Daggett Summit (Tramway Drive) to the intersection of U.S. 50 at Stateline. Construction follows a very aggressive schedule to complete the project in an accelerated 12 to 18 months.

The project uses the Construction Manager at Risk process, which brings project designers and contractors together at the start of the project with the goal of completing it more quickly, efficiently and cost effectively.

The public can sign up for construction alerts and see additional project information at kingsburyproject.com. A hotline for the Kingsbury Grade Pavement Reconstruction Project has been set-up at 1-844-888-ROAD and messages will be returned within 24 hours.

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Nevada Department of Transportations (NDOT) Kingsbury Grade (SR207) Pavement Reconstruction Project reopens to through traffic Friday, May 23 at approximately noon. The next phase of construction begins Tuesday, May 27 with night work beginning at approximately 9 p.m.

The closure of Kingsbury Grade from May 1 through May 23 has resulted in the completion of 5,000 cubic yards of excavation, installation of 2,600 tons of new asphalt and 1,800 feet of new curb and gutter. The accelerated construction schedule will enable the project to be completed in 12 to 18 months rather than three years. We appreciate everyones patience during this closure, which enabled construction work that usually takes months to complete, to be completed in 23 days, NDOT Project Manager Pedro Rodriguez said.

Construction continues during the summer months starting Tuesday, May 27 through Friday, Aug. 29, with Kingsbury Grade open to through traffic. However, nighttime construction-related lane closures and delays are expected. The road will be open with one lane in each direction during daytime hours, weekends and all holidays through these summer months with no restrictions.

The approximately $15 million project will reconstruct pavement and make drainage, safety, curb and gutter, sidewalk, lighting and other improvements on areas of Kingsbury Grade from just east of Daggett Summit (Tramway Drive) to the intersection of U.S. 50 at Stateline. Construction follows a very aggressive schedule to complete the project in an accelerated 12 to 18 months.

The project uses the Construction Manager at Risk process, which brings project designers and contractors together at the start of the project with the goal of completing it more quickly, efficiently and cost effectively.

The public can sign up for construction alerts and see additional project information at kingsburyproject.com. A hotline for the Kingsbury Grade Pavement Reconstruction Project has been set-up at 1-844-888-ROAD and messages will be returned within 24 hours.

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PLACER COUNTY (CBS13) Placer County is suing the people who built the new headquarters for the sheriffs department, probation department and district attorney as they say the building is falling apart.

Just seven years after it was built, damage from structural problems at the Auburn Justice Center has even crept into the sheriffs department evidence room. A county spokesperson says no evidence has been compromised.

Rob Unholz is the Placer County capital improvements manager. He worked in the facilities department for 25 years, but he says hes never found an issue like this.

Water leaks have forced the county to peel away entire sections of sheetrock and stack garbage cans on standby for the next rainstorm.

The buildings unique design includes brick, metal, plaster and translucent panels. The complicated combination required detailed construction.

This shouldnt have occurred and youre always concerned whether the outside weather protection of a facility is showing vulnerability, Unholz said.

Now the county is filing a lawsuit, saying theyve had experts check into the cause of the leaks. The civil complaint against the company hired to build the justice center alleges, The leaks have been caused by improper installation of certain windows and roofing, and improper design of the roof and gutter.

The county alleges its spent $1.7 million to fix the construction work and the lawsuit hopes to recoup those costs.

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There are many different reasons why you may need a new gutter for your home. For some, they may want to hire a professional to install the gutter. Others may want to perform the gutter installation themselves and learn how to install a gutter. Whatever the choice, it is best to get informed. That could mean researching local professionals that will perform the gutter installation for you or reading up on do it yourself guides to carry out the gutter installation yourself.

First off, lets explain what exactly a gutter is since there are many types of gutters. The most popular form a gutter that you may need to execute a gutter installation for is the rain gutter. A rain gutter is attached to a roof and it accumulates and redirects rain that falls on a roof. It is usually attached on the side of a roof and could be made of metal or other materials such as cast iron, steel or PVC. It helps prevent leaks and other form of water damage that could be caused by rainwater. A box gutter is a form deep gutter which is usually embedded into the roof and difficult to see from the outside. It is possible for gutters to get clogged and this could damage the household structure. As a result, as part of your gutter installation, you may need to install gutter screens or other guards to protect the gutter from waste and other junk.

First off when trying to perform a gutter installation is to dedicate enough time to follow through with the entire gutter installation. A weekend should be adequate time for a novice to advanced handyman. It is also beneficial to pick a weekend where there is no rain in the forecast for your gutter installation project.

The first step for the gutter installation is to run a chalk line on the side of your roof, about just over an inch from the drip edge, beginning from the located downspout.

Secondly, you will want to attach brackets. During the gutter installation, you will want to look for the roof fascia for nail heads. All roofs should be equipped with nails heads. You will usually find them every foot or so along the roof edge. You will want to drill half inch holes along the roof and attach the brackets in.

If you have proceeded past this point of the gutter installation, the next part is to cut the gutter and this can be done with most power saws. Make sure you properly measure your roof because the gutter needs to be the right length for your gutter installation. The next step of the gutter installation is to install end caps and cut the hole for the downspout. Make sure you also properly cut the gutter while taking into consideration the corners of your roof. Once that has been done, you will put the gutter into the brackets. This is the make or break step of the gutter installation because if it fits right, you will know you did your gutter installation properly. The last step of the gutter installation is to install the downspout in place. If everything fits well, you have successfully completed a gutter installation!

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REXBURG A major road project in Rexburg is about to get underway with the reconstruction of the intersection at First North and Second West.

The Rexburg City Council voted unanimously on May 7 to approve the low bid for the project of $792,446 by Depatco, Inc.

The city has provided details about the project, which is expected to be completed in the middle of July.

The project will be funded through the city's Urban Renewal District and Local Improvement District 44.

The curb, gutter and sidewalk portion of the project for the 33 parcels will come to approximately $99,000, which is about 13 percent of the cost.

All but three of the parcels planned for road edge improvements in L.I.D. 44 are adjacent to the intersection improvement project.

On the southeast side of the curve four homes have been removed for the project and two more are planned for removal.

City officials have long been concerned about the safety of the intersection, which also includes a railroad crossing with four tracks.

The complex intersection, with one main railroad track and three spur tracks, currently has a north-south railroad crossing for Second West and an east-west crossing on First North.

The sight lines for drivers and railroad engineers are restricted by granaries and commercial buildings.

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