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Federal funding announced for rail infrastructure projects

The federal government just allocated $1.4 billion from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Act to support rail infrastructure projects nationwide. Seventy projects in 35 states and Washington, D.C., are recipients of the funding. This year’s allocation is the largest that has ever been dispensed

Adam Rollins

$78 million Illinois bridge replacement set for 2024

Construction to replace a 93-year-old bridge over the Illinois River at Florence is scheduled to launch in 2024.

Adam Rollins

Denver suburb to launch $20 million safety improvement project

A two-phase project to improve traffic and pedestrian safety along a section of West Colfax Avenue in the city of Lakewood is moving to the construction phase.

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California highway flood avoidance project receives $155 million in federal funding

California is undertaking a $180 million project to elevate and protect part of State Route 37, a flood-prone highway along the San Francisco area’s North Bay.

Linda Lasiewicki

Federal Highway Administration allocates $7.9 billion to states

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has allocated $7.9 billion to states to support highway and bridge projects as part of its annual August redistribution.

Strategic Partnerships

Caltrans invests over $40 million in sustainable, climate-supportive projects

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has awarded $41.6 million in planning grants to 90 projects designed to reduce pollution and improve preparedness for natural disasters.

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Changes to Interstate 35 in Austin receive federal environmental approval

Major changes to Interstate 35 through downtown Austin have moved one step closer to construction. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) recently received federal approval of its Environmental Impact Statement and Record of Decision for the Austin I-35 Capital Express Central Project.

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$170M secured for western Harris County projects

Multiple projects in western Harris County are moving forward due to a $170 million investment from Precinct 4 and several partner organizations. The projects include construction of approximately 200 bus shelters, 14 trail-connection projects, eight intersection and sidewalk renovations, eight Brays Bayou

Strategic Partnerships

Funding for infrastructure projects continues to expand

TIPs and STIPs are acronyms for transportation improvement programs at the local and state levels of government. The formal names are ‘Transportation Improvement Program’ and ‘Statewide Transportation Improvement Program.’ They both fund transportation projects and allow for the coordination of federal, state, and local funding.

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Traffic in Haverhill keeps moving during bridge construction

Traffic flow on the Basiliere Bridge won’t stop during the construction of a $150 million bridge replacement in 2025.

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