The Central Florida Expressway Authority (CFX) recently approved the Southport Connector Expressway, a $2.5 billion controlled-access expressway designed to relieve congestion in southern Osceola County and improve regional mobility. The approval followed the completion of major components of the Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study.  Southern Osceola County has experienced steady residential and employment growth over the past decade. As the population has increased, traffic demand […]

The state of Mississippi is committing $100 million across six grant funding programs to facilitate and accelerate economic development, infrastructure improvements, conservation efforts and workforce training initiatives.  The funding is aimed at transforming Mississippi into an attractive prospect for private sector investment, targeting critical infrastructure improvements to better support development and growth. The agencies and programs delivering the grants include the:  Mississippi Development Authority (MDA).  Appalachian Regional Commission […]

Georgia will be the beneficiary of a $556 million federal bipartisan bill that will finance nearly a dozen military projects across the state.  Projects receiving the green light will prioritize building critical infrastructure for military bases, ranging from storage facilities to schools. The funding represents the largest investment in Georgia military construction and quality-of-life projects in 15 years.  One of the most prominent initiatives in the bill is the state’s […]

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) will distribute $270 million to bolster water systems in counties impacted by Hurricane Helene statewide.  The department selected water, wastewater and septic system projects designed to strengthen infrastructure resilience to better handle future flood events. Entities will have the opportunity to apply for additional support through the DEQ’s Division of Water Infrastructure until […]

Illinois is advancing its agenda to expand electric vehicle (EV) charging options and accelerate climate change action statewide.  Gov. JB Pritzker announced this week an additional $65.6 million toward placing charging stations every 50 miles along designated Alternative Fuel Corridors across the state. Applications for a portion of the funding will be accepted until Feb. 13, 2026.  Stations funded during this phase are required to operate 24 hours a day, maintain a 97% annual […]

The Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) has revealed plans for a $100 million Interstate 35 improvement initiative. Construction is anticipated to begin in 2027.  The project targets a stretch of road between the cities of Huxley and Ames and an interchange between I-35 and U.S. Highway 30. The reconstruction effort builds off ongoing work to widen I-35 between Ankeny and Huxley.  The […]

The Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority (CCRTA) has been selected to receive $46.3 million in federal dollars to build a maintenance facility. While the construction date has not yet been released, officials anticipate the building will open within the next two years.  The state-of-the-art, climate-controlled facility would provide the authority with the support needed to maintain its transit fleet in the face […]