Infrastructure News Updates

Government, Safety

N.Y. Invests $47.4 Million in Three Aging Interstate Bridges

Three bridge construction projects in New York worth $47.4 million were recently announced by Gov. Kathy Hochul, with each meant to address aging infrastructure on transportation routes.

April 7, 2025
Government, Business

Transportation Secretary Duffy Promotes Permitting Reform

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is asking Congress to consider reforming permitting regulations specific to construction projects as part of an update to federal highway policies.

April 2, 2025
Government, Business, Safety

ASCE Gives US Highway Conditions a D+ Grade

In its quadrennial infrastructure report card, the American Society of Civil Engineers issued a D+ grade for the country’s intricate network of roadways.

March 26, 2025
Government, Business, Safety

ASCE Report Card: Infrastructure Improved Under Biden

TheĀ American Society of Civil Engineers gives U.S. infrastructure a C grade,Ā up slightly from previous reports, largely due to investments made during the Biden administration.

March 25, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

With Fuel Tax Revenue Down, States Seek Ways to Fund Roads

EVs can help reduce emissions in the transportation sector, the nation’s largest source of greenhouse gas emissions, but they also mean less gas tax revenue in government coffers.

March 18, 2025
Government, Business, TCA

States Want to Move Funds to Hard Infrastructure

As President Donald Trump pulls back on green funding, state officials are lobbying Congress to retain those dollars for other infrastructure projects like road and bridge repairs.

March 11, 2025
Government, Business

Duffy Rejects ā€˜Social Justice’ Factors on Infrastructure

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy rescinded memos that he said called on state agencies to factor a ā€œsocial justice and environmental agendaā€ into infrastructure project decisions.

March 10, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Logistics, Global Freight, Top 50

CMA CGM Pledges $20 Billion for US Shipping Expansion

An estimated 10,000 new jobs would be created by the effort, President Donald Trump said at an event at the White House alongside CMA CGM CEO Rodolphe SaadƩ.

March 6, 2025
Government, Business

USDOT Cancels New Review Step for State Transportation Plans

President Donald Trump’s administration is backing off its demand for an extra layer of federal scrutiny whenever states seek even minor changes to their transportation plans.

February 28, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

Senate Transportation Committee Eyes Next Highway Bill

A policy update of the nation’s highway network is guiding the legislative agenda for the Senate’s transportation committee, that panel’s leader affirmed Feb. 26.

February 26, 2025