Over 220,000 US bridges need urgent repairs, report finds
Estimates put the cost at over $400 billion to repair, replace and renovate all the bridges and structures in need of rehabilitation.
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USDOT granting over $1 billion to nationwide roadway safety advancements
The goal of these projects is to make the country's roadways safer for drivers, passengers, cyclists and pedestrians.
Salt Lake City spending nearly $60M on capital improvements including bridge replacement, green space development
The projects include repairing city streets, reconstructing a bridge over the Jordan River, and the pedestrian-friendly Green Loop.
California approves additional $343M in regional transit funding, bringing 2024 total to $2.2B
The funds can be used for both transit operations and capital improvements.
100-year-old historic Pennsylvania bridge to undergo $77 million renovation, expansion
The century-old Hill to Hill Bridge will receive funding from both state and local sources to renovate and expand the historic structure.
Illinois investing $220 million into 10 road and bridge renovation projects
The funding is being used to renovate and repair roads and bridges in Cook County.
$800 million available for projects utilizing green highway construction materials
Funding is designed to support the use of materials in highway construction that produce less pollution and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Texas plans record $148 billion in transportation funding over next 10 years
The 10-year plan designed to improve safety, reduce congestion, improve connectivity and maintain roadways across Texas
Portland to invest $895 million into earthquake-resilient bridge
Structure will be the first of the city's bridges to receive Earthquake-Ready infrastructure improvements
Kentucky receives $44 million to increase street safety, mobility
Award will advance county and municipal efforts to rebuild downtown areas, develop complete streets and reconnect community hubs
