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AUG 25, 2026
Vol. 18 No. 31
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TOP INFRASTRUCTURE NEWS
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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 partner to deliver the $9.2 billion I-24 Southeast Choice Lanes project. DriveTN will design, build, finance, operate and maintain the major project, while providing a projected $24.8 billion in concession value to Tennessee, which is expected to fund additional transportation infrastructure projects in the state’s busiest corridors…
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MDOT prepares for major Portage Lake Lift Bridge upgrade
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is preparing for an extensive, multi-year repair and upgrade project on the Portage Lake Lift Bridge. Work will include removing and replacing the upper and lower decks of the lift span, as well as replacing the northernmost span’s concrete deck, partial bridge painting and other repairs. The project team is currently working on a new method to rebuild the central part of the bridge. The project's start date…
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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. 19, 2026. After this recent investment, West Virginia is on track to surpass $1 billion in total water utility projects. Morrisey's announcement also marks the state's launch of its new water strategy, “Clean, Clear Water Strategy,” which aims to accelerate project timelines and help struggling local communities…
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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 84 westbound to Interstate 684 southbound in the Town of Southeast, Putnam County. The project will replace the aging structures with wider, more resilient bridges that will enhance safety and ensure smooth travel continues along this key gateway, which links New England and the lower Hudson Valley. “This project is yet another example of our ongoing commitment…
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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 initiatives and improvements. This federal investment will go toward transportation planning efforts, including roadway improvement and bridge projects. Specifically, $7.3 million will go to bridge improvement projects. The agreement is broken down into $70.1 million in FY 2025 funding and $89.9 million in FY 2026 funding…
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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 an effort to revitalize the Innovative Water Infrastructure Workforce Development Grant established by the America’s Water Infrastructure Act in 2018. This grant is specific to internships and apprenticeships for skilled water utility trades, education programs for K-12, workforce development collaborations and training programs for water workers to support public health. Grant applications are open through Oct. 5, 2026…
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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 Works facility in Middletown, Ohio. Cleveland-Cliffs is the largest flat-rolled steel producer in the United States. The investment will modernize steelmaking, protect 2,300 jobs and strengthen the domestic steel supply chain. "This investment will modernize one of our nation’s critical steelmaking facilities, protect thousands of jobs and strengthen…
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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 the Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT). This will go toward the repair costs of roads and bridges damaged by Hurricane Lala. HDOT reported that a significant portion of Māmalahoa Highway (Route 11) was washed out by the storm and is now restricted to single-lane access. Other routes, such as Pali Highway (Route 61), reopened to traffic in both directions with HDOT working to clear landslides and downed trees…
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