Tennessee reaches milestone in $9.2 billion transportation project
Aug. 19, 2026, marked a new milestone for Tennessee’s transportation growth: the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) selected a private-sector
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FHWA and Navajo Nation make $167.3 million funding agreement
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Navajo Division of Transportation recently came to a $167.3 million agreement for infrastructure
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West Virginia launches new water infrastructure strategy
West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey announced an additional $145 million in state funding for water and wastewater infrastructure on Aug.
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U.S. DOT provides $6 million in emergency relief to HDOT
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Highway Administration announced the delivery of $6 million in emergency relief funds to
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DOE awards $500 million to revitalize steelmaking
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced a $500 million award to support a $1 billion investment at Cleveland-Cliffs’ Middletown
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EPA announces nearly $11 million for water-worker training
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a new $10.8 million grant for water sector education and training. This is
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New York begins work to replace two aging bridges
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced that work is underway to replace two 59-year-old bridges along the ramp from Interstate
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Kentucky receives funding for rural water infrastructure
On Aug. 12, 2026, U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Kentucky State Director Travis T. Burton and Congressman Hal Rogers
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Senators introduce cybersecurity bill after recent water attacks
In the wake of the recent cyberattacks on public water utilities, U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Adam Schiff (D-CA)
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NCDOT speeds up project delivery with new approach
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is trying out a new method to speed up infrastructure construction and delivery.
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EPA issues new checklist to strengthen drinking water systems
On Aug. 13, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released an important guidance document for state partners to ensure
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MnDOT and WisDOT release design of new Blatnik Bridge
The John A. Blatnik Bridge first opened in 1961 and connects Duluth, Minn., to Superior, Wis. It is co-owned and
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Michigan’s Blue Water Bridge project enters next phase
The Michigan Department of Transportation and local officials gathered to celebrate the two milestones of the Blue Water Bridge, also
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Arizona’s infrastructure must keep up with growing demand
The Arizona Section of ASCE released the 2026 Report Card for Arizona’s Infrastructure on Aug. 11, 2026, revealing the state
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MassDOT reaches milestone for $4.5 billion bridge replacement
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is moving towards the groundbreaking of its Cape Cod Bridges Program. This $4.5 billion
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Senators introduce legislation for critical transportation infrastructure delivery
U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Dave McCormick (R-PA) introduced the Transit for Urban Renewal and Business Opportunities Act (TURBO
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Multiple states report cyberattacks on water infrastructure
As of Aug. 6, 2026, at least a dozen states have experienced cyberattacks in their public water systems. The states
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PennDOT releases $90 billion infrastructure program
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) released its 2027 12-Year Program (TYP), the Commonwealth’s official mid-range planning tool. The largest
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Rhode Island aims to eliminate its most active crash sites
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) inches closer to completion of its reconstruction of Route 146. The road is
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AASHTO releases analysis of Continuing Resoltuon Act
On Aug. 2, 2026, the U.S. Senate released the text of a Continuing Resolution (CR) that would keep the federal
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New York announces $434 million for statewide water infrastructure improvements
On Aug. 7, 2026, New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced the approval of $434 million for water and sewer infrastructure
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Oregon supports small communities with regional infrastructure fund
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek announced the opening of the Regional Infrastructure Fund (RIF) for local governments and federally recognized tribes.
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NACo urges Congress to maintain existing transportation funding
The National Association of Counties (NACo) urged Congress to maintain full funding levels for surface transportation by extending it in
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DOE announces expansion of reliable energy access
On July 29, 2026, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced partnerships with several energy utilities to redevelop portions of
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The unwelcome guest in California’s water infrastructure
The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) released a report on an upcoming threat to the state’s water infrastructure: golden
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