Space Infrastructure
NASA’s 2027 lander challenge turns to lunar communications infrastructure
University teams can propose systems for connections among landers, surface operations and mission support.
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Infrastructure projects, deals and policy.
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Recent coverage from each sector. Publication dates shown on every story.
Defense Infrastructure
SBA awards more than $18 million to seven critical industrial suppliers
Equipment and production upgrades target businesses serving defense, aerospace, shipbuilding and advanced-materials supply chains.
Utilities
DOE extends Craig Unit 1’s availability requirement through December 25
A September 25 emergency order continues the Colorado unit’s availability beyond its planned retirement, with dispatch limited to the emergency need.
Industrial & Manufacturing
Lilly’s Houston groundbreaking pairs a $6.5 billion plant with workforce investment
The September 21 milestone advances the Generation Park facility, alongside support for manufacturing training at San Jacinto College.
Construction & Engineering
New York’s $150.5 million materials laboratory puts testing capacity into the capital plan
The Albany facility broke ground September 2, with 17 laboratories and a fall-2029 opening target.
Roads & Bridges
Asheville’s I-26 Connector turns neighborhood access into a long-term construction task
A September 8 NCDOT notice set a Hill Street closure in Asheville beginning September 13 and continuing through at least the end of 2027. The closure supports bridge replacement and street connections…
Rail & Transit
Airo’s Cascades debut moves Amtrak’s fleet program into daily service
Two Airo trainsets entered Amtrak Cascades service September 30, shifting the fleet program from testing to passenger operations.
Ports & Logistics
Delaware Container Terminal moves from permitting to a 2029 opening target
The September 14 groundbreaking advances the Edgemoor development, following federal permits for wharf construction and dredging.
Airports & Aviation
Modern Skies proposal puts terminals and air-traffic technology in the same funding package
The September 28 proposal would add roughly $30 billion across air-traffic control and airport programs. It remains proposed funding.
Energy & Power
San Pedro Bay’s $20 million truck-infrastructure commitment brings power delivery into focus
An updated clean-air agreement pairs zero-emission truck incentives with $20 million toward regional charging and fueling infrastructure.
Transportation
Winston-Salem’s eastern beltway milestone shifts attention from construction to corridor performance
NCDOT announced September 18 that new Winston-Salem Northern Beltway sections linking U.S. 421, I-40 and existing I-74 were scheduled to open the following morning, two months ahead of schedule.
Water & Wastewater
Gross Reservoir’s September update details the work remaining after dam raising
Denver Water identifies gates, spillway works and final concrete among the steps toward its 2028 target.