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Archived Press Releases

FHWA Secures Binding Commitments from Alabama DOT to Construct Drainage Project to Address Stormwater Impacts and Flooding Complaints in Shiloh Community Along US Highway 84

October 4, 2024

DOT will continue to work side-by-side with the community and provide technical assistance to unlock help from the federal, state, and local government

DOT commits to hosting...

INVESTING IN AMERICA: Biden-Harris Administration Sends $62 Billion to States from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for America’s Infrastructure

October 1, 2024

The fourth year of funding under President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law provides funding to all 50 States, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico for infrastructure improvements

Contact:...

U.S. Department of Transportation Provides $6 Million in Emergency Relief Funding to Vermont to Help Repair Damage from Catastrophic Flooding Caused by Two Hurricanes

September 23, 2024

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

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) today announced the immediate availability of $...

Kristin White to Lead FHWA as Acting Federal Highway Administrator

September 18, 2024

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

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced Kristin White is serving as Acting Federal Highway...

U.S. Department of Transportation Provides U.S. Forest Service $2 Million in ‘Quick Release’ Emergency Relief Funding to Repair Damage from Tropical Storm Ernesto in Puerto Rico

September 13, 2024

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

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) today announced the immediate availability of $...

Department of Transportation Announces $802 Million to Repair Roads and Bridges Damaged by Natural Disasters and Extreme Weather Events

September 13, 2024

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

WASHINGTON – As part of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s coordinated approach to help states repair and rebuild roads and bridges,...

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Request for Information about EV Charging Technologies and Infrastructure Needs of Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicles

September 12, 2024

DOT seeks input on how new technologies and innovations are shaping the needs of EV manufacturers, fleet operators, truck drivers, charging station operators and electric utilities

Contact:...

U.S. Department of Transportation Provides Connecticut $3 Million in ‘Quick Release’ Emergency Relief Funding to Repair Roads and Bridges Damaged by Flooding

September 6, 2024

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

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) today announced the immediate availability of $...

FHWA Opens Applications for $800 Million in Funding to Reduce Climate Pollution from Transportation, Encourage Cleaner Construction Materials

August 27, 2024

Inflation Reduction Act funding opportunity offered to new potential applicants

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

WASHINGTON –...

INVESTING IN AMERICA: Number of Publicly Available Electric Vehicle Chargers Has Doubled Since Start of Biden-Harris Administration

August 27, 2024

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

INVESTING IN AMERICA: Number of Publicly Available Electric Vehicle Chargers Has Doubled Since Start of Biden-...