PennDOT advances final design for $145M bridge renovation in Harrisburg

A $145.2 million project to rehabilitate a 97-year-old bridge in the Harrisburg, Pennsylvania area is in the final design phase with construction expected to begin in 2027.  The project involves repairing the deck of the vital Market Street Bridge, which was built in 1928, and adding features to make it safer for cyclists and pedestrians. […]

ODOT plans $470M seismic retrofit, replacement for critical Salem bridge 

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) will spend up to $470 million to seismically retrofit and replace a critical bridge crossing the Willamette River in Salem. Currently in the design phase, construction is anticipated to begin in 2026.  Currently, should a major seismic event occur, the Center Street Bridge would be rendered inoperable and a […]

Tennessee DOT unveils $5B public-private choice lanes plan 

Interstate 24 (I-24) between Nashville and Murfreesboro could see a dramatic change under a proposed $5 billion “choice lanes” project. This effort by the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is intended to slash gridlock by offering drivers paid lanes, tapping into public-private partnerships (P3s) to fast-track construction.  The Southeast Choice Lanes Project would cover 26 […]

Greensboro unveils GSO35 plan to revitalize downtown areas

The city of Greensboro, North Carolina, is making a significant investment in its downtown area with the unveiling of a development plan called GSO35. The 10-year strategic plan from Downtown Greensboro Inc. looks to revitalize the area by attracting new businesses, enhancing recreation opportunities and expanding housing options.  The comprehensive plan addresses multiple areas of […]

DOT issues $5.1B NOFO for railroad projects nationwide

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has unveiled a $5.1 billion funding opportunity to spur railroad development and enhance railroad safety across the nation. Applications are due by Jan. 7, 2026. Following the administration’s critical review and analysis of existing railroad programs and ongoing projects, the National Railroad Partnership Program (NRPP) will advance rail projects, […]

Dallas’ record $5.2B budget prioritizes safety, infrastructure and housing

Dallas officials have adopted the largest budget in city history during its Sept. 18 city council meeting, allocating $5.2 billion for fiscal year 2025 through 2026.  The city leveraged a new budget strategy known as Priority Based Budgeting (PBB) to focus funding for programs essential to city operations and community well-being. Notable highlights include increased […]