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Trump moves ahead with an array of construction and redesign projects across Washington
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President Donald Trump has announced or begun a wide-ranging set of construction and renovation efforts in Washington, D.C., from resurfacing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool to pursuing a new White House ballroom and proposed monument projects tied to the nation’s 250th anniversary in July 2026. Several initiatives have prompted lawsuits, procedural disputes and public backlash, even as federal planning bodies continue to review and, in some cases, approve the proposals.
Chennai Metro Rail's tunnelling work between Perambur Barracks and Purasawalkam has been delayed due to challenges in shaft construction and utility relocations. The 1.2 km stretch forms part of the larger phase II project.
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Egypt’s Minister of Local Development and Environment inspected ongoing work on the second phase of Ataba Market redevelopment in Cairo, following the project’s launch in March.
Johannesburg officials opened the new Brixton reservoir and tower this week, a year behind schedule. The project improves water pressure in the Commando system but leaves 43 other reservoirs still leaking across the city.
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Trafikverket plans to replace the current combined road and railway bridge over Österdalälven at Oxberg in Mora with two separate bridges. The new bridges are scheduled for completion in autumn 2028 according to the project. The solution aims to create a modern and sustainable separation of traffic.
Interior Minister Armando Benedetti announced that, on President Gustavo Petro's instructions, a major reconstruction of Ernesto Cortissoz Airport in Barranquilla will begin. The president will visit the city in the coming weeks to outline the financial structuring and works details. The announcement comes after over a decade of delays in the airport's modernization.
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CAF Asset Management Corp., through its Fondo de Deuda Senior para Infraestructura CAF-AM Ashmore II, granted a $300 billion credit to modernize and expand the Aeropuerto Internacional Rafael Núñez in Cartagena. This funding is part of a total $887 billion package with other banks and funds. The resources will renew over 25,000 square meters over the next five and a half years.
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