Louisiana shoots down P3 plan for I-10 bridge replacement
Decision will likely force the state to construct the bridge at a higher cost and in piecemeal fashion over the next three decades.
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Construction timelines set for Florida highway, road projects
Projects part of Moving Florida Forward Infrastructure Initiative, which ensures the state’s transportation infrastructure can meet current and future demands.
Connecticut injects $1.1 billion into transportation projects
Connecticut has dedicated $1.1 billion in state bonds to support upgrades and improvements to road, bridge and public transit infrastructure.
Funding to ‘connect communities’ results in hundreds of new projects
A federal program that allocates funding for initiatives that ‘connect communities’ is responsible for hundreds of new projects in America.
$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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
