Highways

Over $1 Billion Project To Create 18,000 Jobs, Ease Traffic Congestion on I-405

05/08/2009 -- California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today announced the construction groundbreaking of the largest highway project in the nation using American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Recovery Act) funds known to date.

On hold since 2001, the over $1 billion I-405 Sepulveda Pass Widening Project in Los Angeles is proceeding due to the state’s quick and effective implementation of the Recovery Act. The project will utilize $190 million in state expedited Recovery Act funding and is anticipated to create an estimated 18,000 jobs.    » read more »

Projects funded in total or part with federal recovery dollars

May 5, 2009 -- DES MOINES – Iowa Governor Chet Culver today announced 27 city street and county road projects valued at more than $31 million were let by the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) as part of the second round of local projects funded in total or part through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

Acceptance of low-bid proposals and the awarding of contracts are subject to local governmental approval. The low bids for all 27 projects totaled $31,020,909.47. Of that amount, $21,193,965.37 in funds from the Recovery Act have been authorized for the projects. The remaining $9,826,944.10 in project costs will be paid for with other funds.    » read more »

May 5, 2009 -- ATLANTA – Today Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue announced that he has submitted the required “1511 Certification” on 51 road projects around the state that will be funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). These projects, together with the list certified in April, represent all of the projects that are eligible for certification at present.

“These projects touch nearly every corner of our state and include some needed bridge repairs, resurfacing projects and another critical piece of the Fall Line Freeway,” said Governor Perdue.    » read more »

April 28, 2009 -- MADISON – Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle today announced the bids for the first road and bridge projects in Wisconsin funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act came in 7.2% lower than expected for a savings of $8,910,690. The total engineering estimate for the 26 state and 19 local road and bridge projects let out for bid today was $123,559,853. The low bids submitted totaled $114,649,163.    » read more »

April 27, 2009 -- MADISON - Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle today announced the opening of bids for the first road and bridge projects in Wisconsin to benefit from funds provided by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Bids will be opened tomorrow, Tuesday, April 28, for 26 state and 19 local road and bridge projects.    » read more »

April 17, 2009 -- (Washington, DC) -- U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood broke ground today on the first New Hampshire road project funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA). The project, resurfacing nearly ten miles of heavily-trafficked freeway on NH Route 101, will create and sustain up to 250 direct and indirect jobs. Secretary LaHood was joined at the groundbreaking in Epping by NH Governor John Lynch, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen, Congresswoman Carol Shea-Porter and Congressman Paul Hodes.    » read more »

Projects Expected to Help Create or Sustain More Than 6,000 Jobs

4/17/2009 -- North Carolina Governor Bev Perdue announced today an additional 64 highway and bridge projects totaling about $209 million that will be funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The projects identified to date total $679 million, more than 90 percent of the $735 million in recovery money North Carolina has received for highway and bridge improvements.    » read more »

Officials “flex” highway stimulus funds to support “net zero” transit center

GREENFIELD – Friday, April 17, 2009 – As part of his Massachusetts Recovery Plan to secure the state’s economic future, Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick today joined Congressman John W. Olver in breaking ground on the Commonwealth’s first “shovel ready” stimulus project to move toward construction – a regional transit center in Greenfield.    » read more »

April 9, 2009 -- ATLANTA – Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue announced that he has submitted the required “1511 Certification” on 67 road projects around the state that will be funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. These projects represent approximately one-fourth of the total funds that will be available to Georgia for transportation through the stimulus package.

“This first batch of projects includes some badly needed bridge repairs, resurfacing projects on highways with some of our lowest pavement ratings and two widening projects that will improve congestion and safety and spur economic activity,” said Governor Perdue.    » read more »

March 26, 2009 -- LANSING - Michigan Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today issued the following statement on the state Senate's passage of legislation authorizing millions of dollars in federal recovery funding for road projects.

"With authorization for these vital road and transit projects accomplished so quickly, we can put this money to work for citizens throughout the state. The 25,000 jobs created by this funding will help us rebuild Michigan's infrastructure and revitalize our economy. It is urgent that we get Michigan's share of federal recovery money into our state's economy in order to accelerate our own recovery plan. I want to thank our legislators for acting quickly to clear the way for this important economic opportunity for Michigan."    » read more »

March 25, 2009 -- Rhode Island Governor Donald L. Carcieri and the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) are announcing the availability of $20.15 million for local roadway improvements through the Rhode Island Local Equity Aid Program or RI-LEAP. RI-LEAP is being funded by RIDOT and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) so that resurfacing and sidewalk replacements can take place in all of the Ocean State’s 39 cities and towns.    » read more »

March 25, 2009 -- ATLANTA – Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue today commended the final passage of “Super Speeder” legislation, HB 160, by the General Assembly. The legislation was introduced by Rep. Jim Cole and will help reduce traumatic automobile accidents and provide funds for trauma care in the state. The legislation passed the House 113-53 and passed the Senate 42-10.

“I commend the General Assembly for passing legislation to discourage reckless driving and increase funding for trauma care in Georgia,” said Governor Perdue. “The Super Speeder bill will make our roads safer and save lives.”    » read more »

Construction to begin in April

3/24/2009 -- North Carolina Governor Bev Perdue announced today that work will begin in April on the state’s first nine highway and bridge projects funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The contracts total $36.3 million and were awarded today by Transportation Secretary Gene Conti to the lowest respective bidders, as required by state law. A list of the projects is attached.

“These first road projects will create a wide range of jobs throughout North Carolina and can address some of our most pressing, ready-to-go infrastructure needs,” Perdue said.    » read more »

March 17, 2009 -- (Lincoln, Neb.) -- Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman today announced the distribution of more than $25 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funding for upgrades to state highways. The seven projects are the first in a series of roads projects to be awarded ARRA funding.

In addition, the Governor announced the next series of contracts to be put out for bid by the Nebraska Department of Roads (NDOR). Bid letting is scheduled for April 16, with contracts to be awarded soon after.

Included are improvements to 11 projects connected to the state highway system and one local project. Information on projects and any changes are available on the NDOR website, http://www.nebraskatransportation.org.    » read more »

INDIANAPOLIS -- March 13, 2009 -- Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels today sent a letter to U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood outlining the state's plan for $658 million in highway infrastructure stimulus funds Indiana is expected to receive.

Keeping with the intent of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) and the direction of President Obama, Indiana has moved quickly to finalize a plan to commit all of the stimulus highway funds. Daniels said the state's portion will be obligated by the end of May.

According to ARRA, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) will receive $440 million, local agencies will receive $198 million and $20 million is dedicated for transportation enhancement projects, which includes trails, sidewalks and stoplights.    » read more »