As the Biden administration continues rolling out funding provided in the $1-trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), the U.S. Dept. of Transportation released the first year’s installment of a new $26.5-billion program to replace and rebuild aging bridges around the country.
The DOT action, announced on Jan. 14, allocates $5.3 billion in fiscal 2022 funding for the program, using a formula based on each state’s estimated costs to upgrade or rehabilitate bridges that are rated in poor or fair condition. In addition, $165 million is set aside for use by indigenous tribes.
