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Connecticut Department of Transportation - Thu June 18, 2026
CTDOT Announces State Grants to Improve Transportation Infrastructure in 17 Towns, Cities
Gov. Ned Lamont and Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto announced that Connecticut is awarding $10.8 million in grants to 17 towns and cities for projects that improve safety, accessibility and mobility....

Virginia Department of Transportation - Wed June 17, 2026
Va. Transportation Board Approves Six-Year Improvement Program
The Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) approved the Six-Year Improvement Program (SYIP) for the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and the Department of Rail and Public Transportation(DRPT), which will allocate $28.5 billion to transportation projects over the next six fiscal years beginning July 1, 2026....

AASHTO Journal - Wed June 03, 2026
Tennessee DOT Gets $400M in Additional State Funding
The Tennessee Department of Transportation recently received $400 million in dedicated funding from the state's fiscal year 2027 budget to support vital infrastructure improvements. Those non-recurring dollars will support key investments in maintenance of existing assets and allow Tennessee DOT to accelerate, leverage and add new capacity-adding projects as part of its 10-year plan – specifically for state-of-good-repair projects, as well as critical bridge investments and additional capacity-adding projects....

National Association of Manufacturers - Fri May 22, 2026
Bipartisan BUILD America 250 Act Advances Out of House Committee
Following the successful vote in the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee to advance the bipartisan BUILD America 250 Act, National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) Executive Vice President Erin Streeter released the following statement:"Chairman Graves, Ranking Member Larsen and the full T&I Committee have offered a down payment on America's future growth with a thoughtful bill that recognizes the urgent infrastructure and permitting challenges facing manufacturers and the broader economy....

Manchester Ink Link, CEG - Thu April 30, 2026
N.H. Bill May Help Bridge Housing-Infrastructure Barrier
A New Hampshire bill that addresses one of the biggest barriers to developing housing went through a Senate Commerce Committee public hearing on March 31, 2026. HB 1588, which would allow cities and towns to create special assessment districts to help build public infrastructure to support housing, was referred to the New Hampshire Senate's Housing Committee after the hearing....

South Carolina Daily Gazette - Thu February 26, 2026
South Carolina Needs to Approve $1.1B More for Projects
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster is asking lawmakers to approve an additional $1.1 billion for road and bridge work to offset rising construction costs, according to the South Carolina Daily Gazette....

Massachusetts Department of Transportation - Mon February 16, 2026
Mass. Municipalities Win 14 SS4A Grants Totaling More Than $13.5M
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation announced on Feb. 11, 2026, that Massachusetts has been awarded 14 grants totaling $13,534,965 through the U.S. Department of Transportation's Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Program to develop safety plans and conduct demonstration activities addressing pressing safety issues across the Commonwealth....

KYTC - Tue February 10, 2026
Ky. Riverports Receive $2.3M Funding
On Jan. 13, 2026, Gov. Andy Beshear announced funding to enhance Kentucky's riverports and increase economic opportunities, efficiency and connectivity for Kentucky industries. More than $2.3 million in awards will benefit eight projects at six of Kentucky's public riverports....

Lucy Perry – CEG CORRESPONDENT - Wed February 04, 2026
Build America Update Takes Effect
In February, the FHWA published an updated Q&A document on the Build America, Buy America law. Clarifications on iron and steel construction products can be found in the document, along with a definition of what constitutes being "made in America."Application dates for the rule, which eliminates the manufactured products waiver, are also included in the updates....

Office of Gov. Maura Healey - Thu January 29, 2026
Governor Healey Releases Plan for $8B Transportation Investment
Governor Maura Healey announced a plan to make investments in the state's roads, bridges and regional transportation system and stabilize the finances of the MBTA, putting it on a path of stability. The investments — representing $8 billion over the next 10 years — would be done without raising taxes and represent the largest state transportation investment in more than 20 years by maximizing Fair Share revenue and other existing resources, according to the governor....
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