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WRDW-TV
Work to begin on next phase of Broad Street Improvement Project
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - As part of the Broad Street Improvement Project, crews will soon begin the next phase of construction in downtown Augusta. Work is scheduled to begin Monday between 11th and 12th streets. The following parking changes will be made in the construction area:. Outside parking in the...
The Augusta Chronicle
Augusta Transit faces possible strike as workers reject contract offer
The city of Augusta's unionized transit workers are poised to stop working after failing to successfully negotiate pay raises. Local members of Transport Workers Union of America Local 527 have rejected MV Transportation’s proposed contract and voted July 19 to authorize a strike. MV has operated public bus services for Augusta Transit under a three-year contract since January. Capital K: Convenience store plans 24-hour store near Patriots Park. Five things to know. The union is asking for guaranteed 40-hour work weeks, increased pay for bus drivers certified as behind-the-wheel trainers, and a starting pay rate of $21.70 per hour with 3% raises throughout the length of the contract. The union called MV's counteroffer "paltry": a 28-cent raise to the current starting pay of $17.48 an hour. MV’s proposal "does not adequately address some of the issues that plagued Augusta Transit’s system prior to the award of the contract to MV-Transit such as training, employee retention, safety, bathroom breaks, hours, adequate staffing levels, scheduling of paratransit and extra board work, compensation and morale," TWU Local 527 President Benyoel T. Morgan said in a statement. This article originally appeared on Augusta Chronicle: Augusta Transit faces possible strike as workers reject contract offer
WJBF
All lanes reopen in North Augusta following crash on 520 at exit 17
#UPDATE – Per NAPS, all lanes have reopened and traffic is flowing. NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. (WJBF) – North Augusta Department of Public Safety is working a crash at 520 westbound at exit 17, which connects to highway 1 (Jefferson Davis Hwy). Authorities say at this time all lanes are shut down and traffic is being […]
WJBF
Lane closures expected at Thurmond Lake Bridge for inspection Aug. 3-5
APPLING, Ga. (WJBF) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Savannah District Structural Section will be inspecting the Thurmond Lake bridge Aug. 3-5, leading to lane closures. The Georgia Department of Transportation will close lanes at the bridge on Clarks Hills Road, weather permitting, during those dates. During the inspections, GDOT will have single lane […]
WRDW-TV
Gas prices climb across CSRA as war drives up costs, supplier profits
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - As global tensions and big-oil profits push fuel prices higher, drivers in Georgia and South Carolina are feeling it at the pump. In Augusta, the average price is $3.80 a gallon. Although that’s down from $3.88 a week ago, it’s up from $3.46 a month ago and $2.93 a year ago. Still Augusta drivers are getting a break compared to the rest of Georgia, where prices average $3.88.
WRDW-TV
Railroad crossing closure to shut down part of U.S. 221 in McCormick
McCORMICK, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - CSX plans to install new rail and railroad ties at the crossing on U.S. 221/West Gold Street in McCormick. This will mean total closure of the road at the tracks. Location: U.S. 221/West Gold Street railroad crossing, McCormick. Closes: Tuesday at 7 a.m. Set to reopen:...
WJBF
Barton Chapel Rd will be closed between Gordon Hwy, Wrightsboro Rd from July 27 -August 14
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Barton Chapel Road will be closed to through traffic between Gordon Highway and Wrightsboro Road from July 27 through August 14 to allow for the installation of new underground piping. Traffic control personnel and clearly marked detour routes will be in place throughout the closure to guide drivers safely around the […]