fhwa News Updates

Government, Business

Trump DOT Repeals ‘Woke’ Emissions Performance Metrics

The Department of Transportation this month announced a repeal of a Federal Highway Administration rule for states to establish emission-reduction goals.

April 21, 2025
Government, Technology, Safety, Fuel

Congress to Review DOT Nominees, Trump’s Budget Plan

Members of Congress return to Washington the week of March 24 to consider senior officials for Department of Transportation agencies and President Donald Trump’s budget and tax plan.

March 20, 2025
Government, Safety

FMCSA Appoints Acting Administrator Adrienne Camire

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has named Adrienne Camire as its acting administrator.

March 7, 2025
Government, Safety

FHWA Updates Work Zone Safety Regs for First Time in 20 Years

The Federal Highway Administration on Nov. 1 updated its regulation for work zone safety for the first time in 20 years.

November 12, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

FHWA Awards $96M to 16 States for High-Tech Safety Projects

For truckers, Maine was awarded $5.2 million to offset a $6.5 million project to develop real-time hazard alerts about congestion, bad weather and height restrictions on low bridges.

October 31, 2024
Government, Safety

FHWA Grants $10M to Virginia for Post-Hurricane Road Fixes

FHWA issued a $10 million emergency relief grant to Virginia on Oct. 18 to immediately pay for road repairs, especially a key freight corridor, damaged by Hurricane Helene.

October 22, 2024
Government

FHWA Fund Redistribution Causes Consternation for States

AASHTO reiterated concern as to the time frame over FHWA's annual redistribution of unspent highway funds among states and the states lacking time to allocate the money.

September 5, 2024
Government, Safety, Logistics

Conn. Project to Revamp Congested Interchange Gains Traction

The second phase of a $500 million reconfiguration of interstates 91 and 691 in Connecticut commenced on a congested freight route two hours from Boston and New York.

June 25, 2024
Government, Business, Technology

60 Seconds: FHWA Chief Endorses Benefits of Transportation Technologies

Federal Highway Administration leader Shailen Bhatt pressed federal lawmakers to consider a vast portfolio of applications designed to enhance safety along commercial and passenger corridors

June 20, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

FHWA Chief Touts Emerging Transportation Technologies

WASHINGTON — Adopting emerging technologies across the transportation landscape will improve safety for commuters and the freight sector, the nation’s top highway director said.

June 11, 2024