US Department of Transportation Press Release October 30, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced an investment of $1,012,969,919 for 297 projects in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and Tribal lands that will make roads safer for American families. This historic investment targets critical safety improvements nationwide including: Upgrading hazardous intersections Eliminating dangerous railroad crossings Expanding truck parking Strength

As the U.S. Interstate Highway System marks 70 years, historic and modern photos show how America’s highway network has changed, expanded and endured Roads & Bridges Jessica Parks, Staff Writer Oct. 29, 2026 The Interstate Highway System is marking 70 years since its creation in 1956. To commemorate the anniversary, Roads & Bridges is sharing then-and-now photos of interstates from 44 states and the District of Columbia. Explore the photo series to see how the system has evol

FOX 23 by CHARLOTTE HAZARD October 29, 2026 WASHINGTON (TNND) — Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said Thursday that 31 different states are joining the Trump administration in an effort to bring diesel prices down. “31 states have stepped up to help lower diesel costs. We’re urging the rest to join them,” Rollins wrote in a post on X. “President @POTUS, with strong support from @VP, took action to temporarily allow off-road dyed diesel to be used on highways without feder

US Department of Transportation Press Release October 19, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced over $1.6 billion in emergency relief funding to help states accelerate critical repairs to roads, bridges, and other transportation infrastructure damaged by recent natural disasters and catastrophic events. The funding will go toward repair needs in 34 states, the District of Columbia, U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the N

Mirage News Oct 13, 2026 A University of Texas at Arlington researcher is leading a project funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation to improve road safety in three rural tribal communities, where poor infrastructure and limited resources leave drivers and pedestrians at greater risk. Kate Hyun, associate professor in the Department of Civil Engineering, will work with the Pawnee Nation in Oklahoma, the Pyramid Lake tribe in Nevada and Colorado River Indian Tribes in A

Some of these legends trace back to a newspaper clipping or a police report. Others can't be traced at all, and that's half the fun. Only In Your State Written by Marisa Roman October 8, 2026 Every town has a road the teenagers dared each other to drive after dark. It's usually unlit, a little too narrow, and wrapped in a story that gets better each time it's told. For me, it was Shades of Death Road in New Jersey, number 2 on this list. No matter how many times my friends a

Islands By Kristi Roe-Owen Oct. 7, 2026 No matter where you're heading on a road trip, the United States road and highway system is essential part of the travel experience. But as travelers explore this great nation, they realize that some roads are a whole lot nicer than others. According to Construction Coverage, 13.1% of the United States' major roads are in poor condition as of 2026. Issues related to transportation engineering, population growth, and infrastructure manag

US News By Reuters. Nandita Bose and Kanishka Singh Oct 6, 2026 WASHINGTON, ⁠Oct ⁠6 (Reuters) - President Donald ⁠Trump said on Tuesday he was thinking about ​suspending the federal gas tax as high gas and diesel ‌prices pose a risk to ‌his Republican Party heading into the November midterm ⁠US elections. DETAILS ⁠AND QUOTES: • "We're thinking about that," Trump said when asked ​if the federal gas tax should be suspended, without providing more details. • Trump has also previ

TIME by Miranda Jeyaretnam Oct 6, 2026 President Donald Trump will allow road vehicles to use untaxed diesel typically used in farm operations as part of an effort to ease rising fuel costs. Trump signed an executive order on Monday to temporarily allow anyone to pump so-called red-dyed diesel, which is normally not allowed in road vehicles. “For many years, farm vehicles, construction equipment and other off-road vehicles have used what’s known as red-dyed diesel. You know w

Construction News by: Lisa Mead, TRIP Oct 1 2026 Initiated by the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956 under President Dwight D. Eisenhower, the Interstate Highway System is widely considered one of the greatest public works projects in the first 250 years of United States history. For the heavy civil construction industry, it represented an unprecedented era of standardized road building, requiring all routes to be freeways with at least four lanes, controlled access, and no at-g

US Department of Transportation Press Release October 1, 2026 The grants will fund highway upgrades and expansions to improve U.S. supply chains WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced a $426 million investment into critical infrastructure projects in 12 states through the Department’s Nationally Significant Multimodal Freight & Highway Projects (INFRA) program. The Department is making investments to address the top congestion bottlenec

Ohio Department of Transportation September 23, 2026 BOWLING GREEN, Ohio (Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026) – This is National Roundabouts Week – a time to recognize how this relatively simple roadway design brings such outstanding results. The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is constructing roundabouts throughout northwest Ohio, and for good reason. “In every case where we’ve constructed a roundabout, favorable safety stats have resulted,” said Pat McColley, ODOT District

Syracuse.com By Michelle Breidenbach September 22, 2026 The federal government has formally approved the change of name for Interstate 81 in Syracuse, Gov. Kathy Hochul said Tuesday in a news release. I-81 in Syracuse has been renamed Business Loop 81, between the southern and northern interchanges with what is now Interstate 481. View the full article: Syracuse.com

A shift toward pay-as-you-go financing looks disciplined on a balance sheet. But decades of public finance research, along with GFOA guidance, say the choice is more complicated than simply cash vs. debt. GOVERNING Craig S. Maher Sept. 22, 2026 The National League of Cities’ 2026 Municipal Infrastructure Conditions Report finds that municipalities are increasingly funding capital projects out of current revenue rather than borrowing — a shift the NLC attributes to “both fisc

Officials say more than 36,000 people die on U.S. roads every year KSWO By Caitrin Assaf Sep. 19, 2026 WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The U.S. Department of Transportation held its first Road Safety Innovation Expo in Washington Friday, featuring more than 40 exhibitors displaying technology aimed at reducing risks on America’s roads. Exhibits at the expo included virtual reality headsets, blood transfusion demonstrations and hazard material detection dogs - just a few of the many in

TollTag will now be accepted in Pennsylvania, Illinois, Massachusetts, North Carolina, and Indiana, officials say. WFAA.com Author: Maci Smith (WFAA) September 18, 2026 TEXAS, USA — Your North Texas Tollway Authority (NTTA) TollTag is now accepted in multiple other states, according to a press release. The NTTA TollTag can already be used for electronic payment on participating roads in Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Florida, and most of Colorado. Additionally, the TollTag will no

AXIOS Atlanta Kristal Dixon Sep 15, 2026 The Atlanta Department of Transportation is turning to artificial intelligence to help keep track of which streets, sidewalks and signs are in need of repair. Why it matters: With the guidance and oversight of humans, Cyvl's technology aims to help ATL DOT identify and repair those dreadful potholes we dodge during our daily commutes. The latest: Cyvl uses sensors to map streets and sidewalks to log their conditions, which are evaluate

SOURCE NM By Matthew Mondschein September 11, 2026 National transportation analysts, joined by a state transportation department official and contractors, told lawmakers this week that while they have identified improvements for the state’s substandard roads, they lack sufficient funding to make the repairs. According to a 2026 report by TRIP, a national transportation research nonprofit, 56% of all major locally and state-maintained roads in New Mexico are in “poor or medioc

Legis 1 By Legis1 Editorial · Edited by Joanne Levine September 9, 2026 Why It Matters A Congressional Research Service report on surface transportation reauthorization released September 8 projects the Highway Trust Fund's balance will approach zero by fiscal 2028, forcing Congress to choose between raising revenue or cutting highway programs before year-end. The report, titled "Surface Transportation Reauthorization: Federal Highway Programs," examines the incoming reauthor

Project teams now have until Sept. 18 to submit their work for national recognition Roads & Bridges Jessica Parks, Staff Writer Sept. 9, 2026 There is still a chance to enter the 2026 Roads & Bridges Top 10 Road and Bridge Awards! Roads & Bridges has extended the deadline to submit projects to Sept. 18. Applications can be submitted here. DOTs, agencies, contractors, engineering firms and project teams are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to earn recognition f