Press Releases
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $749 Million to Repair Roads and Bridges Damaged by Natural Disasters and Catastrophic Events
Funds help states address ongoing impacts of climate change and severe weather
FHWA 19-23
Contact: FHWA.PressOffice@dot.gov
Tel.: (202) 366-0660
WASHINGTON – As part of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s coordinated approach to helping states repair and rebuild roads and bridges that have been damaged by catastrophic events, including increasingly frequent extreme weather events...
Biden-Harris Administration Announces 33 New Projects Through the National Scenic Byways Program as Part of Investing in America Agenda
FHWA 18-23
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WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) today announced $21.8 million in grants for 33 National Scenic Byways Program projects, including five grants awarded to Tribal applicants. The grants announced today – which recognize outstanding scenic, historic, cultural, natural resources and archaeological sites – will...
Biden-Harris Administration Opens Applications for First Year of $400M Competitive Grant Program to Reduce Truck Air Pollution at America’s Ports
Reducing air pollution at ports is key for truck drivers, port workers, and surrounding communities
FHWA 17-23
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WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration today opened applications for the first round of a new $400 million grant program under President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law...
Biden-Harris Administration Opens Applications for $848 Million in Competitive Grant Funding to Make Roads, Bridges, Transit, Rail, and Ports More Resilient to Climate Change
New Bipartisan Infrastructure Law program supports projects to protect community transportation systems from natural hazards and climate change impacts, including through nature-based solutions
FHWA 16-23
Contact: FHWA.PressOffice@dot.gov
Tel.: (202) 366-0660
WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) opened applications for the...
FHWA Details Latest Safety Efforts in Support of USDOT National Roadway Safety Strategy
FHWA 15-23
Contact: FHWA.PressOffice@dot.gov
Tel: (202) 366-0660
WASHINGTON – The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) reaffirmed its commitment today to making travel safer for those in vehicles and outside of them as part of the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) work to make roads safer through the ...
During National Work Zone Awareness Week, FHWA Underscores its Commitment to Safety for Workers and Other Vulnerable Road Users
FHWA 14-23
Contact: FHWA.PressOffice@dot.gov
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WASHINGTON – During this year’s National Work Zone Awareness Week (April 17-21) the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) reaffirms its commitment to improve safety for road construction workers and other vulnerable road users outside of vehicles. President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is investing in America...
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly $300 Million for 9 Bridge Projects as Part of Investing in America Agenda
FHWA 13-23
Contact: FHWA.PressOffice@dot.gov
Tel: (202) 366-0660
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law includes $40 billion to rebuild, repair and replace bridges across the country, a critical investment in America’s communities
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) today announced nearly $300 million for nine small and medium-sized bridge...
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $24 Million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding to Rehabilitate the Palm Avenue/Interstate 805 Interchange Bridge in San Diego
Investment in the Palm Avenue/Interstate 805 Interchange Bridge will improve safety, travel along key corridor in San Diego and is part of nearly $300 million in Fiscal Year 2022 Bridge Investment Program Grants making critical improvements to 9 bridge projects
FHWA 13-23A
Contact: FHWA.PressOffice@dot.gov
Tel: (202) 366-0660
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s...
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $73 Million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding to Replace the Lafayette Avenue Bridge in Bay City, Michigan
Investment in the Lafayette Avenue Bridge will improve safety and travel reliability in Bay City and is part of nearly $300 million in Fiscal Year 2022 Bridge Investment Program Grants making critical improvements to 9 bridge projects
FHWA 13-23B
Contact: FHWA.PressOffice@dot.gov
Tel: (202) 366-0660
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (...
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $21 Million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding to Restore the Castleton-on-Hudson Bridge in Albany County, New York
Investment in the Castleton-on-Hudson Bridge will improve travel reliability in Albany County and is part of nearly $300 million in Fiscal Year 2022 Bridge Investment Program Grants making critical improvements to 9 bridge projects
FHWA 13-23C
Contact: FHWA.PressOffice@dot.gov
Tel: (202) 366-0660
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA...