$333.9 Million in Emergency Repair Relief
Related to the previous post, 21 states are getting funds to repair roads and bridges damaged by storms, floods and other events. This funding coming from the U.S. Treasury General Fund and not the Highway Trust Fund.
“We are making good on our promise to help residents in states affected by natural disasters and other emergencies,” said Secretary Foxx.
Among the states receiving Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Emergency Relief funds, Washington will receive $35 million for repairs to a section of S.R. 530 severely damaged by a heavy mudslide in March. Minnesota and Colorado will also receive funding to fix substantial damage to roads and bridges caused by unusually heavy rains within the last year. In addition, tens of millions in emergency relief funds will address a backlog of damages made prior to 2012.
“These funds will help states restore their transportation networks,” said Acting Federal Highway Administrator Gregory Nadeau. “Getting life back to normal in these areas is our top priority and safe, functional transportation is at the heart of that.”
Find the complete news release and project list here.
PRO CONTRACTOR RENTALS MAGAZINE
Pro Contractor Rentals provides information of value to rental centers who focus time, resources and attention on meeting the demands of construction contractors and other equipment rental customers.
