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Archived Press Releases

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $130 Million for Seven Transportation Projects on Federal and Tribal Lands as Part of President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda

July 6, 2023

Applications also open for next round of funding to improve access to Federal and Tribal lands

FHWA 24-23
Contact: FHWA.PressOffice@dot.gov
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces $17.7 Million for Transportation Improvements at Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge in Virginia as Part of President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda

July 6, 2023

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to receive grant under Bipartisan Infrastructure Law as part of $130.5 million investment package for seven projects of national significance

FHWA 24c-23
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces $11.9 Million Grant Award for Road Improvements to Enhance Tribal Safety in Nevada as Part of President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda

July 6, 2023

Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe to receive grant under Bipartisan Infrastructure Law as part of $130.5 million investment package for seven projects of national significance

FHWA 24f-23
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Design Standards 1944

June 30, 2023

Other proposed standards from Appendix V of Interregional Highways included:

  • Where elevation or depression was necessary to avoid intersections, "depression of the highway, if financially feasible, generally...

Biden-Harris Administration Opens First Round of $85 Million Competitive Grant Program to Fund Digital Construction Technologies That Save Time and Money

June 27, 2023

New Bipartisan Infrastructure Law program will help accelerate project delivery

FHWA 23-23
Contact: FHWA.PressOffice@dot.gov
Tel.: (202) 366-0660

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U.S. Department of Transportation Announces $3 Million in ‘Quick Release’ Emergency Relief Funding to Rebuild I-95 in Philadelphia

June 15, 2023

Tanker truck fire causes partial collapse of key north-south connector

FHWA 22-23
Contact: FHWA.PressOffice@dot.gov
Tel.: (202) 366-0660

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Biden Administration Awards $1 Million Advanced Technology Grant to Arizona to Improve Safety

May 25, 2023

Mohave County to receive grant under Bipartisan Infrastructure Law as part of $52.78 million investment package

Contact: FHWA.PressOffice@dot.gov
Tel.: (202)...

Biden Administration Awards $11.9 Million Advanced Technology Grant to Maryland to Improve Safety and Mobility on U.S. Route 50

May 25, 2023

Maryland Department of Transportation to receive grant under Bipartisan Infrastructure Law as part of $52.78 million investment package

Contact: FHWA.PressOffice@dot....

Biden Administration Awards $9.3 Million Advanced Technology Grant to Minnesota to Improve Transit Reliability in Grand Rapids

May 25, 2023

Minnesota Department of Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation to receive grant under Bipartisan Infrastructure Law as part of $52.78 million investment package

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Biden Administration Awards $7.7 Million Advanced Technology Grant to California to Improve Transportation Access

May 25, 2023

California Department of Transportation to receive grant under Bipartisan Infrastructure Law as part of $52.78 million investment package

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