Tag: infrastructure safety

Energy Brief: Oil seizures, grid strain, travel surge

** The United States apprehended an oil tanker off Venezuela on Saturday, a move Caracas called a “theft and kidnapping,” according to U.S. officials. The action marks the second tanker interdiction in two weeks and follows President Donald Trump’s announcement of a blockade targeting sanctioned oil vessels entering or leaving Venezuela. ** Texas grid officials …

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Over-height truck damages bridges above Will Rogers Turnpike

maps of damage Will Rogers Turnpike bridges

Multiple bridges damaged above I-44 in Rogers County An illegally over-height commercial motor vehicle struck and damaged six county bridges above Will Rogers Turnpike in Rogers County on Wednesday afternoon, forcing the closure of four bridges while inspections and repairs move forward. Crews with the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority and the Oklahoma Department of Transportation quickly …

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