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Secretary announces $1.2 billion for rural bridge repair
Grants to 43 states for bridges in poor condition, with a set-aside for counties under 50,000 people.
Grants and funding
Rebuilding the bridges that connect us
$40 billion over five years for the nation's bridges.
The Bridge Investment Program funds replacement, rehabilitation and preservation for bridges in poor or fair condition, with a set-aside for the smallest communities.
Strategic plan
Safer, cleaner, more connected transportation for every community
Five goals the Department reports against every year, and the programs that deliver them.
4.2Mvehicle miles
Traveled on federal-aid highways each day in 2025
617bridges
Returned to good condition under the program
38%of awards
Went to rural or tribal applicants
$2.4Bthis year
Available for replacement, rehabilitation and preservation
Open funding opportunities
Grants
Bridge Investment Program
Competitive grants for bridge replacement, rehabilitation and preservation projects nationwide.
Safety
Safe Streets and Roads for All
Planning and implementation grants that prevent roadway deaths and serious injuries.
Rural
Rural Surface Transportation
Improves and expands surface transportation in rural areas to increase connectivity.
01Safety
Make our transportation system safer for all people.
Roadway deaths rose for a decade and have now fallen for three years running. The goal is zero, and the programs below are how the Department gets there: safer roads, safer vehicles, safer speeds and better post-crash care.
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Rulemaking
Public comment opens on the automated vehicle framework
The notice proposes a national reporting standard for crashes involving driving automation.
Featured
The 2026 to 2030 strategic plan is published
Five goals, twenty objectives, and the measures the Department will report against each year.