DOT awards $645 million in grants to make rural transportation safer
Funds will make transportation in rural communities better, safer, and more reliable, U.S. Transportation Secretary says
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New York investing $100 million for roads ravaged by extreme weather
Funds will help renew state roadways while lengthening their lifespan. Roadwork on the projects is scheduled to begin in spring 2024.
Virginia to invest $497 million to improve Interstate 64
The state of Virginia will spend a combined $496.9 million on a pair of highway projects that will rehabilitate bridges and improve a major interchange ramp as part of the state’s broader effort to improve Interstate 64
Federal Highway Administration makes $110 million available to protect wildlife
Funding comes from the new Wildlife Crossings Pilot Program, which supports projects that protect animals from being struck by vehicles
$1.5 billion for infrastructure projects available in FY2024
Funds available through the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant program will help public-private partnerships with freight, passenger projects
$1.2 billion replacement bridge planned in Pennsylvania county
As part of the project, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation will reconfigure a nearby interchange, replace a separate bridge and reconstruct a local viaduct
Michigan plans $15.8 billion transportation improvements over five years
Plan includes directing $11.2 billion to roads and bridges. Transportation projects including bus, marine, rain and ports total $3.7 billion. Airports will get another $989 million
Duluth plans $38 million in upgrades to neighborhood street
Reconstruction includes entirely replacing street’s roadway and utilities and replacing underground water, sewer and stormwater pipes.
New Jersey allocates $161 million for road, bridge projects
Part of funding is being awarded to 49 communities where the project will benefit low-income and minority populations
Arizona adopts $231.4 billion long-term transportation plan
ADoT's blueprint projects a $231.4 billion investment to revamp Arizona's highways, bridges, and transit systems by 2050.
