USDOT announces over $1.73 billion in BUILD grants 
The U.S. Department of  Transportation announced the allocation of $1.73 billion in Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grants.  The BUILD grant program received about 1,200 applications across all 50 states, collectively requesting more than $14.5 billion in funding. Road and bridge projects were awarded a majority of the funding at $1.3 billion, or an estimated 77%...
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EPA strives to accelerate water infrastructure investments
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) convened a roundtable on water infrastructure programs, including the State Revolving Funds, to identify and address challenges in program implementation that can result in delays in vital drinking water, wastewater and stormwater projects. State officials, water associations, technical assistance providers and representatives from small communities were present to identify real actions that will be taken to ensure that infrastructure funding is invested efficiently...
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California receives $2.5 billion to strengthen transportation infrastructure
On July 16, 2026, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced nearly $2.5 billion in funding for more than 150 projects to improve state highway systems, advance public transit, and create jobs. The $2.5 billion investment will support local streets and roads, state highways, active transportation, public transit and intercity rail projects, as well as create more than 150,000 jobs. "California is busy building the transportation network for the future," said Newsom. "Through repairing aging roads and bridges...
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Infrastructure repair surpasses $1 billion following Hurricane Helene
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is moving forward with new allocations for water infrastructure repair projects. Following Hurricane Helene, the State Water Infrastructure Authority surpassed $1 billion in grants for water and wastewater infrastructure repair. A recent allocation on July 17, 2026, awarded 28 counties with an estimated $244 million in funds...
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ATSSA
Since its inception in 1969, the American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) has been the leading source of information for the roadway safety infrastructure industry. ATSSA represents the roadway safety infrastructure industry with effective legislative advocacy, traffic control safety training and a far-reaching member partnership. ATSSA helps shift the focus of transportation towards saving lives and reducing injuries.
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Jensen Infrastructure
Jensen Precast is now Jensen Infrastructure. Because we’re more than precast. We’ve expanded our materials, engineering solutions, and manufacturing capabilities to provide smarter, stronger infrastructure. With unmatched engineering expertise, multi-material capabilities, and family-driven values, we simplify complex projects and deliver what you need, when you need it. Same owners, new brand.
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Quikrete
Over the last 85 years, The QUIKRETE Companies has strategically acquired leading brands that allow us to be a single source of supply for nearly every element of any construction project. Our brands have earned a reputation for quality, consistency, and performance, making us a reliable choice for commercial and residential building, repair, and rehabilitation products.
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Hill & Smith
Hill & Smith’s signature creation, Zoneguard®, offers the road construction industry a revolutionary temporary steel barrier solution that provides superior protection. A cost-effective alternative to traditional concrete barrier, Zoneguard’s lightweight configuration allows 750 LF to be hauled on one truck and up to 1,500 LF to be installed in one hour.
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Bipartisan WRDA water infrastructure bill heads to Senate
The Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2026 heads to the Senate floor after unanimous passage under the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee. Since 2014, Congress has enacted a WRDA every two years to authorize flood risk management, navigation and ecosystem restoration projects for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps)...
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Construction begins on South Grand Island Bridges improvements
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced the start of a $54.4 million improvement project on the South Grand Island Bridges in Erie County. The project includes seismic retrofits and steel repairs to both bridges to strengthen key structural elements and improve their ability to withstand seismic events. Additionally, the deck surfaces of the bridges will be treated to improve roadway surface friction for enhanced vehicular safety, particularly in wet conditions...
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Baltimore’s Plan to Revive Metro Transportation
Water made Baltimore what it is today. The city sits at the confluence of four rivers: the Gwynns Falls, the Jones Falls, Herring Run and the Patapsco. These waterways provided abundant hydropower, which allowed for the construction of textile mills, paper mills and flour mills, all of which formed the economic bedrock upon which the burgeoning city was built.
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USDA invests $16 million in rural Iowa water infrastructure
Several communities in northwest Iowa will receive upgrades to their water systems to address aging infrastructure, including new wells for drinking water, water towers and water treatment plant improvements. The loans and grants, which were awarded from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development, totaled more than $16 million for infrastructure upgrades. Rural Development Iowa State Director Mike Sexton said economic development in rural communities is vital, especially in the northwest...
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USDOT awards Denton, Texas, funds for road infrastructure
Denton, Texas, secured a $1 million grant from the United States Department of Transportation to fund the city's first Intelligent Transportation Systems Master Plan, which aims to improve daily traffic flow and overall road infrastructure. “Now that demographic data set suggests that by 2050 Denton County’s population will be more than double and employment will be more than double as well,” said Farhan Butt, the city’s director of transportation...
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