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Major Alaska bridge projects move forward with federal support

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:04:00 +0000

The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has awarded $108.7 million to advance the Johnson River and Gerstel River Bundled Bridge Replacement Project in Alaska. Construction on the $92 million Johnson River Bridge will begin in 2027, followed by the $127.3 million Gerstle River Bridge in 2029. The Alaska Department of Transportation (AKDOT) has determined both bridges have reached the end of their useful life cycle. Currently, they’re in poor condition […]

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Federal funding advances North Carolina recovery projects after Hurricanes Helene, Florence

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:03:00 +0000

The Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) has announced an additional $103 million in funding to support disaster recovery and mitigation projects across North Carolina. The FEMA funding, administered through the federal Public Assistance Program (PAP), will support a variety of projects throughout North Carolina, including school repairs, road upgrades, debris removal and infrastructure fixes. PAP funding supports states and local governments […]

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Dallas unveils plans to upgrade Big Cedar Wilderness Park

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:01:00 +0000

The city of Dallas will upgrade a large swathe of parkland to provide new amenities, preserving a significant portion of the city’s natural footprint. An estimated cost has not yet been released, but construction is slated to begin in 2027. The city council originally bought the 282-acre Big Cedar Wilderness Park in 2023, adding it […]

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Minnesota launches $1.5B highway construction program for 2026

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 05:05:00 +0000

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) announced its 2026 construction program on March 31, outlining more than 200 state highway and bridge projects along with 51 additional efforts targeting airports, water ports, railroad crossings and transit facilities across the state. Officials said the full program carries a price tag of roughly $1.5 billion, a figure described as consistent with recent years. […]

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Salisbury University secures state funding for performing arts center project

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 05:04:00 +0000

A planned $130.7 million Salisbury University performing arts center in downtown Salisbury, Maryland, has moved closer to construction with its inclusion in state budget. The estimated $130 million project will provide new academic and performance space for the university’s music, dance and theater programs. The center is planned for the site of the Paul S. Sarbanes branch of the Wicomico […]

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Luzerne County advances $40M bridge replacement into design phase

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 05:02:00 +0000

The Luzerne County Council in Pennsylvania has officially moved into the design phase for the $40 million West Nanticoke Bridge replacement project. The 2072-foot bridge is a critical connector between Nanticoke and the West Nanticoke area of Plymouth Township. Built in 1914, the bridge has suffered major deterioration and section loss of primary, load-bearing elements. The county last rehabilitated the structure in […]

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Grand Prairie Water Commission secures $610M loan for drinking water transmission project

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 05:04:00 +0000

The Environmental Protection Agency is providing a $610 million loan to the Grand Prairie Water Commission (GPWC) in Illinois to connect nearly 300,000 residents to clean, reliable drinking water as part of a larger $1.2 billion initiative. Construction is expected to begin either later this year or in early 2027. The Alternative Water Source Program (AWSP) will build a 62-mile regional water transmission network, replacing the depleting groundwater aquifer […]

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