January 24, 2023

U.S. Department of Transportation Providing $29.4 Million in ‘Quick Release’ Emergency Relief Funding to California, Four U.S. Federal Land Management Agencies for Flood Damage Repair

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WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) today announced the immediate availability of $29.4 million in “quick release” Emergency Relief (ER) funds for use by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and four U.S. federal land management agencies as a down payment on the repair work needed as a...

January 17, 2023

USDOT Announces Two New Actions to Advance Economic Opportunity for Disadvantaged Workers and Businesses through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

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WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) today announced new resources from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that will create economic opportunities and open the door to building generational wealth for disadvantaged entrepreneurs and workers in communities across the country.

These...

January 4, 2023

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $2.1 Billion to Improve Four Nationally Significant Bridges Through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s First Large Bridge Grants

$2.1 Billion in Fiscal Year 2022 Large Bridge Project Grants will make critical improvements to bridges that are a vital link for local residents, communities and economies

Large Bridge Project Grants follow $5.3B in FY23 Bridge Formula Funding and $18.4M in FY22 Bridge Planning Grants earlier this year

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January 4, 2023

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $158 Million to Improve Gold Star Memorial Bridge Through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s First Large Bridge Grants, a Top Priority for New England’s Commuters and Commerce

Investment in the Gold Star Memorial Bridge Part of $2.1 Billion in Fiscal Year 2022 Large Bridge Grants to make critical improvements to bridges that are a vital link for local residents, communities and economies

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WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA...

January 4, 2023

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $144 Million to Improve Four Bridges Over the Calumet River on the Southside of Chicago Through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s First Large Bridge Grants, a Top Priority for Illinois’ Commuters and Commerce

Investment in Illinois’ Bridge Infrastructure Part of $2.1 Billion in Fiscal Year 2022 Large Bridge Grants to make critical improvements to bridges that are a vital link for local residents, communities and economies

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January 4, 2023

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $400 Million to Improve the Golden Gate Bridge Through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s First Large Bridge Grants, a Top Priority for California’s Commuters and Commerce

Investment in California’s Bridge Infrastructure Part of $2.1 Billion in Fiscal Year 2022 Large Bridge Grants to make critical improvements to bridges that are a vital link for local residents, communities and economies

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WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration...

January 4, 2023

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $1.385 Billion to Improve the Brent Spence Bridge Through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s First Large Bridge Grants, a Top Priority for Kentucky and Ohio Commuters and Commerce

Investment in Kentucky and Ohio’s Bridge Infrastructure Part of $2.1 Billion in Fiscal Year 2022 Large Bridge Grants to make critical improvements to bridges that are a vital link for local residents, communities and economies

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WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway...

December 19, 2022

USDOT Providing Idaho $1.3 Million in Additional Emergency Relief Funding to Repair Roads and Bridges Damaged by Flooding

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WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) today announced the immediate availability of $1.3 million in Emergency Relief funds for use by the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) as a down payment to offset cost of repair work needed to repair roads and bridges damaged by heavy floods in North Central and...

December 8, 2022

U.S. Department of Transportation Announces Confirmation of Shailen Bhatt as 21st Administrator of the Federal Highway Administration

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WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) today announced that Shailen Bhatt has been confirmed as the 21st Administrator of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). Nominated by President Biden on July 21, 2022, Mr. Bhatt was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on December 8, 2022. He is the first person of Indian descent to lead FHWA.

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December 2, 2022

FHWA Announces Latest Round of Innovations Under Every Day Counts Program to Accelerate Innovation in Transportation Industry

EDC Round 7 advances Bipartisan Infrastructure Law priorities to improve safety, build sustainable transportation infrastructure, and grow an inclusive workforce

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WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) today announced the latest round of transportation innovations...