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Press Releases

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Biden-Harris Administration Sends North Carolina $100 Million in Emergency Relief Funding for Roads and Bridges Damaged by Hurricane Helene

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 $100 million in Emergency Relief funds for the North Carolina Department of Transportation to help pay for the costs of immediate emergency work resulting from Hurricane Helene flood damage.

“Working in close coordination with North...

Biden-Harris Administration Sends Tennessee $32 Million in Emergency Relief Funding for Roads and Bridges Damaged by Hurricane Helene

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 release of $32 million in Emergency Relief funding for the Tennessee Department of Transportation. These funds are a quickly released ‘down payment’ to help in the immediate aftermath to support emergency repair work stemming from Hurricane Helene.

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Biden-Harris Administration Sends South Carolina $2 Million in Emergency Relief Funding for Roads and Bridges Damaged by Hurricane Helene

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 $2 million in Emergency Relief funds provided through the “quick release” process for use by the South Carolina Department of Transportation. The initial funds will offset costs of immediate repair work needed as a result of Hurricane Helene...

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

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 future on-site convenings with the Shiloh community to support the community’s future

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

WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S....

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

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

WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced $62 billion in Fiscal Year 2025 funding for...

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

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 $6 million in Emergency Relief (ER) funds through a “quick release” process to help the Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) offset the cost of repairs for severe flooding in communities and washouts of roads and bridges caused by...

Kristin White to Lead FHWA as Acting Federal Highway Administrator

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 Administrator, effective September 11, 2024. Ms. White previously served as FHWA Deputy Administrator since May 2024 and originally joined FHWA as Chief Counsel in July 2023. Throughout her time at FHWA, Ms. White has helped lead the agency to oversee key...

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

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, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced it is providing $802 million to 36 states, Guam, and Puerto Rico. The funds will be used to support repair needs following natural disasters, extreme weather, or catastrophic events, such as...

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

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 $2 million in “quick release” Emergency Relief (ER) funds to the U.S. Forest Service in Puerto Rico. The funds are to offset the cost of repairs to vital roadways in the El Yunque National Forest caused by Tropical Storm Ernesto last month. The...

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

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

WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), along with the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation,...