California prepares for El Niño winter storms and flooding
California is taking early action to prepare its infrastructure and communities for a potentially historic winter storm season amid an
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Georgia receives $11.3 million for long-term infrastructure initiative
The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) awarded Savannah, Ga., $11.3 million for “The Boulevard,” a new four-lane divided connector from
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Washington, D.C., bridge projects see major construction update
Congressional staff received an up-close look at two major bridge projects, the 62-year-old Theodore Roosevelt Bridge rehabilitation project and the
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STORMWATER Act to strengthen water infrastructure for Great Lakes communities
The Stormwater Treatment, Optimization, Resilience and Management with Academic Technological Expertise and Research (STORMWATER) Act was introduced in August 2026
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New York completes $51 million wastewater improvement project
On Oct. 7, 2026, New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced the completion of the Village of Sylvan Beach’s $51 million
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California prepares transportation infrastructure ahead of extreme weather
California is preparing new tools and guidelines to strengthen its statewide infrastructure against immediate and long-term climate threats. Caltrans released
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Sagamore Bridge replacement project inches closer to construction
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey secured authorization for $956 million in federal grant funding and released the Request for Proposals for
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South Carolina’s Infrastructure receives higher grade
The American Society of Civil Engineers’ South Carolina section unveiled the 2026 Report Card for South Carolina’s Infrastructure. South Carolina’s
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Maryland launches Key Bridge Rebuild Dashboard
On Oct. 2, 2026, Maryland Governor Wes Moore announced the launch of the Key Bridge Rebuild Dashboard, a new online
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WEFTEC 2026 opens in New Orleans
The Water Environment Federation’s (WEF) annual premier technical exhibition and conference, WEFTEC 2026, opens this week in New Orleans, with
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Arizona takes initiative as Colorado River supplies shrink
As Arizona prepares for less Colorado River water, Valley cities are looking at both new infrastructure and new ways to
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USDA invests in Iowa’s rural water infrastructure
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Under Secretary for Rural Development Glen R. Smith announced on Sept. 25, 2026, that
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Massachusetts secures $153 million in federal transportation funding
On Sept. 24, 2026, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey announced that the state successfully secured $153 million in federal transportation funding
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FHWA issues $5 million in emergency funds to Hawaii
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) made $5 million in Emergency Relief (ER) funds available to the Hawaii Department of Transportation
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Mobile River Bridge close to construction after $2.52 billion loan
A newly secured $2.52 billion federal loan will help kickstart construction of the Mobile River Bridge in Alabama. The Mobile
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Oklahoma begins $408 million bridge replacement project
The Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) broke ground on the $408 million US-70 Roosevelt Bridge replacement project on Sept. 18,
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VDOT breaks ground on Hampton Roads Express Lanes Project
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) joined federal, state, regional and local leaders on Sept. 18, 2026, to break ground
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EPA announces $251 million to upgrade California’s drinking water infrastructure
On Sept. 18, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a $251 million Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act
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California addresses 50-year-old critical infrastructure
Construction continues on the Bay Bridge Pump Station and Force Mains Replacement Project, replacing over 50-year-old critical infrastructure in Newport
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Nebraska highlights new state infrastructure initiative
At an event with the Build America Bureau, the Federal Highway Administration and the Nebraska Department of Transportation, Nebraska Governor
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New York announces $85 million to modernize water infrastructure
On Sept. 10, 2026, New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced $85 million to help communities begin critical drinking water, stormwater
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Helene-impacted states receive $159 million in disaster funding
On Sept. 10, 2026, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration announced $159 million in Disaster Supplemental funding awards
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Legislation to enhance water security for Southern Nevada
On Sept. 3, 2026, Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01) introduced the Southern Nevada Wastewater Infrastructure Lands Act. This legislation would enhance
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California invests $2.7 billion for over 150 new projects
The California Transportation Commission (CTC) approved $2.7 billion in funding for more than 150 new projects designed to improve travel
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Brownsville, Texas makes strides to increase water availability
The Brownsville City Commission approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that is expected to provide up to $220 million for
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