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Contractor Disaster Resources

LaHood makes $500K in quick-release emergency relief funds for flood damage in Maine

U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood on July 17 announced he is making $500,000 in quick-release emergency funds immediately available to the Maine Department of Transportation to help repair roads damaged by floods as the result of heavy rains in early June.

July 17, 2012

Safety

$65.1 million Veterans Memorial Bridge in Portland, Maine opens

Federal Highway Administrator Victor Mendez on June 28 participated in the opening of the Veterans Memorial Bridge in Portland, Maine — one of the State’s most heavily traveled bridges that connects the cities of Portland and South Portland over the Fore River.

June 28, 2012

Roadbuilding

LaHood attends Dubuque Millwork District TIGER project ribbon cutting

U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood celebrated the ribbon cutting on the $137 million Historic Millwork District multimodal improvement project, a keystone in a strategy to reinvigorate the community by attracting both businesses and residents through expanded transportation options and improved livability. “Dubuque has overhauled the Historic Millwork District into a livable, walkable community that is […]

June 7, 2012

Business

LaHood attends Dubuque Millwork District TIGER project ribbon cutting

U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood celebrated the ribbon cutting on the $137 million Historic Millwork District multimodal improvement project, a keystone in a strategy to reinvigorate the community by attracting both businesses and residents through expanded transportation options and improved livability. “Dubuque has overhauled the Historic Millwork District into a livable, walkable community that is […]

May 21, 2012

Business

NY contractors get FWHA help to compete for Tappan Zee Bridge replacement contract

An April 20 workshop was held in advance of advertising contracts for the Tappan Zee Bridge replacement project to help disadvantaged business enterprises (DBEs) in New York and its neighboring states better compete for contracts and help DBEs subcontracting opportunities on the project. “President Obama has called on us to rebuild America by putting people […]

April 23, 2012

Roadbuilding

Corridor X/I-65 Interchange in Alabama ‘laying the foundation for future economic development’

Federal Highway Administrator Victor Mendez joined state and local officials on Feb. 22 to review progress on the Appalachian Corridor X and I-65 Interchange, a project that the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) says will improve safety and mobility in rural northwest Alabama. ,Federal Highway Administrator Victor Mendez joined state and local officials on Feb. 22 to review progress on the Appalachian Corridor X and I-65 Interchange, a project that the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) says will improve safety and mobility in rural northwest Alabama. ,Federal Highway Administrator Victor Mendez joined state and local officials on Feb. 22 to review progress on the Appalachian Corridor X and I-65 Interchange, a project that the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) says will improve safety and mobility in rural northwest Alabama. ,Federal Highway Administrator Victor Mendez joined state and local officials on Feb. 22 to review progress on the Appalachian Corridor X and I-65 Interchange, a project that the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) says will improve safety and mobility in rural northwest Alabama. ,Federal Highway Administrator Victor Mendez joined state and local officials on Feb. 22 to review progress on the Appalachian Corridor X and I-65 Interchange, a project that the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) says will improve safety and mobility in rural northwest Alabama. ,Federal Highway Administrator Victor Mendez joined state and local officials on Feb. 22 to review progress on the Appalachian Corridor X and I-65 Interchange, a project that the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) says will improve safety and mobility in rural northwest Alabama.

February 29, 2012

Business

Corridor X, I-65 Interchange in Alabama ‘laying the foundation for future economic development’

Federal Highway Administrator Victor Mendez on Feb. 22 joined state and local officials to review progress on the Appalachian Corridor X and I-65 Interchange, a project that the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) says will improve safety and mobility in rural northwest Alabama.

February 29, 2012

Roadbuilding

Mendez reviews progress one of $423 million trio of projects

Federal Highway Administrator Victor Mendez and North Carolina Transportation Secretary Gene Conti have reviewed progress on the widening of I-85, one of the state’s $423 million trio of high-priority projects that will improve safety and reduce traffic congestion along the Charlotte area’s major east-west commercial route. “President Obama called on us to rebuild America by […]

February 29, 2012

Safety

Mendez reviews progress one of $423 million trio of projects

Federal Highway Administrator Victor Mendez and North Carolina Transportation Secretary Gene Conti have reviewed progress on the widening of I-85, one of the state's $423 million trio of high-priority projects that will improve safety and reduce traffic congestion along the Charlotte area's major east-west commercial route.

February 29, 2012

Home

TIFIA loan requests top $13 billion

An "overwhelming demand" for Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) program loans has greatly exceeded the dollars available, U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said on Feb. 15, adding that it underscores President Obama’s call for greater transportation investment.The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) received 26 TIFIA letters of interest exceeding $13 billion.

February 15, 2012

Business

I-5 Columbia River Crossing OK’d

Plans to replace the aging Interstate 5 Columbia River Crossing Bridges and build an interstate transit link can now move forward. U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced the approval – known as a “record of decision” (ROD). This represents the final clearance of the project’s environmental review and allows Oregon and Washington to begin right-of-way […]

January 9, 2012

Roadbuilding

I-5 Columbia River Crossing OK’d

Plans to replace the aging Interstate 5 Columbia River Crossing Bridges and build an interstate transit link can now move forward. U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced the approval - known as a "record of decision" (ROD). This represents the final clearance of the project's environmental review and allows Oregon and Washington to begin right-of-way acquisition and construction.,Plans to replace the aging Interstate 5 Columbia River Crossing Bridges and build an interstate transit link can now move forward. U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced the approval - known as a "record of decision" (ROD). This represents the final clearance of the project's environmental review and allows Oregon and Washington to begin right-of-way acquisition and construction.,Plans to replace the aging Interstate 5 Columbia River Crossing Bridges and build an interstate transit link can now move forward. U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced the approval - known as a "record of decision" (ROD). This represents the final clearance of the project's environmental review and allows Oregon and Washington to begin right-of-way acquisition and construction.,Plans to replace the aging Interstate 5 Columbia River Crossing Bridges and build an interstate transit link can now move forward. U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced the approval - known as a "record of decision" (ROD). This represents the final clearance of the project's environmental review and allows Oregon and Washington to begin right-of-way acquisition and construction.,Plans to replace the aging Interstate 5 Columbia River Crossing Bridges and build an interstate transit link can now move forward. U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced the approval - known as a "record of decision" (ROD). This represents the final clearance of the project's environmental review and allows Oregon and Washington to begin right-of-way acquisition and construction.,Plans to replace the aging Interstate 5 Columbia River Crossing Bridges and build an interstate transit link can now move forward. U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced the approval - known as a "record of decision" (ROD). This represents the final clearance of the project's environmental review and allows Oregon and Washington to begin right-of-way acquisition and construction.,Plans to replace the aging Interstate 5 Columbia River Crossing Bridges and build an interstate transit link can now move forward. U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced the approval - known as a "record of decision" (ROD). This represents the final clearance of the project's environmental review and allows Oregon and Washington to begin right-of-way acquisition and construction.,Plans to replace the aging Interstate 5 Columbia River Crossing Bridges and build an interstate transit link can now move forward. U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced the approval - known as a "record of decision" (ROD). This represents the final clearance of the project's environmental review and allows Oregon and Washington to begin right-of-way acquisition and construction.,Plans to replace the aging Interstate 5 Columbia River Crossing Bridges and build an interstate transit link can now move forward. U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced the approval - known as a "record of decision" (ROD). This represents the final clearance of the project's environmental review and allows Oregon and Washington to begin right-of-way acquisition and construction.

January 5, 2012