Archived Press Releases
FHWA Awards $8 Million to 10 States for Innovative Highway Projects
January 21, 2020FHWA 02-20
Contact: Neil Gaffney
Tel.: (202) 366-0660
WASHINGTON – The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) today announced more than $8 million in Accelerated Innovation Deployment (AID) Demonstration...
U.S. Department of Transportation Announces $5 Million for Emergency Repairs to Earthquake-Damaged Roads in Puerto Rico
January 16, 2020FHWA 01-20
Contact: Nancy Singer
Tel: (202) 366-0660
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) today announced the availability of $5 million in “quick release” Emergency Relief (ER)...
U.S. Department of Transportation Announces $500,000 for Emergency Repairs to Flood-Damaged Roads and Bridges in Vermont
November 20, 2019WASHINGTON –The U.S. Department of Transportation today announced the immediate availability of $500,000 in “quick release” Emergency Relief (ER) funds from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to help repair roads damaged by storm events in...
U.S. Department of Transportation Overhauls Century-Old Rule
September 26, 2019Update will give states more flexibility in federally funded highway projects
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) today published an updated federal rule to give states more...
U.S. Department of Transportation Announces $871.2 Million in Emergency Relief for Road and Bridge Repairs
September 10, 2019WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) today announced $871.2 million in Emergency Relief (ER) funds to help 39 states, as well as American Samoa, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, the...
U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces $6.5 Million to Fund Bridge Improvements in North Dakota
August 29, 2019WASHINGTON – U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao today announced the recipients of $225 million in Competitive Highway Bridge Program (CHBP) grant funding, including $6.5 million for North Dakota. Awarded to 20 projects in 18 states, the...
U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces $2.2 Million to Fund Bridge Improvements in South Dakota
August 29, 2019WASHINGTON – U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao today announced the recipients of $225 million in Competitive Highway Bridge Program (CHBP) grant funding, including $2.2 million for South Dakota’s West River Counties Bridge Replacement...
U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces $10.8 Million to Fund Bridge Improvements in Alabama
August 29, 2019WASHINGTON – U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao today announced the recipients of $225 million in Competitive Highway Bridge Program (CHBP) grant funding, including $10.8 million for Alabama to fund bridge replacements on I-85. Awarded to 20...
U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces $16.1 Million to Fund Bridge Improvements in Arkansas
August 29, 2019WASHINGTON – U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao today announced the recipients of $225 million in Competitive Highway Bridge Program (CHBP) grant funding, including $16.1 million for Arkansas to fund bridge improvements. Awarded to 20...
U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces $33.4 Million to Fund Bridge Improvements in Iowa
August 29, 2019WASHINGTON – U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao today announced the recipients of $225 million in Competitive Highway Bridge Program (CHBP) grant funding, including $33.4 million to fund bridge improvements in Iowa. Awarded to 20 projects in...