The Federal Highway Administration recently issued $1.86 billion in emergency relief funding to help states speed up critical repairs to roads, bridges, and other transportation infrastructure damaged by recent natural disasters and other catastrophic events.
[Above photo by NCDOT]
That funding also includes more than $908 million to repair damage caused by Hurricane Helene, the agency noted.
“As hurricane season begins, we’re reminded that when disaster strikes, its essential leaders mobilize quickly to help American families in need,” said Sean Duffy, secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation, in a statement.
“Our roads and bridges are essential infrastructure that keep our local economies moving,” he noted. “That’s why [we are] getting these critical dollars out the door so communities can rebuild their transportation networks immediately.”
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USDOT noted that the remaining balance of the $1.86 billion emergency package – aside from the Hurricane Helene funding – will support ongoing repairs from flooding and mudslides in multiple states back in 2024; damage caused by storms and flooding in Arizona in 2025; multiple atmospheric river events in the western U.S.; and other disasters across the country.
“The Federal Highway Administration will continue to work closely with states until all damaged roads and bridges are restored,” said Sean McMaster, FHWA administrator. “When transportation links are broken, this causes interruption to people’s lives and our economy – getting them back up and running again is essential.”
