A new road proposal in Peru’s Amazon — the Yurimaguas–Balsapuerto–Moyobamba highway — has raised grave concerns among the Indigenous Shawi people. The planned route, which would slice through vital Shawi lands, is viewed not as a pathway to connectivity but as a gateway to environmental degradation, land grabbing, illicit coca…
The Slough Bridge in Peru, Illinois is the only road link to the city’s Illinois River boat ramp, so any closure affects anglers, paddlers, emergency access, and weekend traffic. After decades of service, the span shows age-related deterioration (corrosion, paint loss, and section wear). Routine checks have tightened weight and…