Arkansas, Mississippi directors see operations returning to normal and election funding boosts but emphasize need to recruit new talent.

Using a novel approach, crews are expect to finish the final phase of the $20 million Newport Pell Bridge deck rehabilitation project by Thanksgiving. 

If GOP holds Senate, speculation centers on Capito of W. Va. as new chair; if Democrats take over, Delaware's Carper will be chair.

An agonizing civic decision must be made over whether to rebuild in the air or at grade.