fhwa News Updates

Government, Safety, Logistics

Conn. Project to Revamp Congested Interchange Gains Traction

The second phase of a $500 million reconfiguration of interstates 91 and 691 in Connecticut commenced on a congested freight route two hours from Boston and New York.

June 25, 2024
Government, Business, Technology

60 Seconds: FHWA Chief Endorses Benefits of Transportation Technologies

Federal Highway Administration leader Shailen Bhatt pressed federal lawmakers to consider a vast portfolio of applications designed to enhance safety along commercial and passenger corridors

June 20, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

FHWA Chief Touts Emerging Transportation Technologies

WASHINGTON — Adopting emerging technologies across the transportation landscape will improve safety for commuters and the freight sector, the nation’s top highway director said.

June 11, 2024
Government, Business

House Transportation Leaders Tout FHWA Pushback

House transportation leaders touted a Texas federal judge’s recent decision to strike down a Federal Highway Administration rule about emissions targets.

April 1, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment

Republican Lawmakers Target FHWA Rule

Senior Republicans are seeking to undo emissions targets the Federal Highway Administration is requiring of state transportation agencies.

February 8, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

FHWA Awards Grants to Develop Charging, Hydrogen Stations

Eyeing heavy truck emissions, the FHWA has awarded nearly half of $622.57 million in new infrastructure grants to megawatt and kilowatt charging and hydrogen fueling projects.

February 6, 2024
Government, Business, Fuel

FHWA Releases Grants for Electric Truck Chargers

While federal officials were touting the latest round of electric charging infrastructure grants for cars in rural and other communities nationwide, there also was modest good news for trucking.

January 30, 2024
Government, Technology

USDOT Orders States to Create Emission-Performance Metrics

The U.S. Department of Transportation on Nov. 22 announced a tight deadline imposed in a final rule by the Federal Highway Administration for states to establish emission-reduction goals.

November 22, 2023
Government, Business, Safety

FHWA Says Highway Construction Costs Continue to Soar

Rising inflation appears to be taking a big bite out of funding for highway construction projects, according to the latest data from the Federal Highway Administration.

November 20, 2023
Government

FHWA Releases $61 Billion to States

States are getting their third annual raise in highway funds while dollar amounts remain unchanged for bridge and Appalachian development road improvements from money released by FHWA.

October 11, 2023