The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) will receive $2.5 billion through the new five-year federal infrastructure funding bill.
“This funding is incredibly important for building and maintaining the critical infrastructure that Nevada’s growing population requires,” Kristina Swallow, NDOT director, said. “While our long-term transportation funding constraints still need to be addressed, we are pleased that this historic funding will put us on a better path to creating a more connected, sustainable, and equitable future for all Nevadans.”
The new federal funding will bring in an additional $83.5 million, an approximate 21 percent increase, in federal transportation funding allocated to the state over the next year.
When the legislation expires in fiscal year 2026, funding will increase to $520.7 million, 31 percent higher than the current level.
The state has a $171 million backlog in bridge preservation work statewide. The funding will help bridge preservation for more than 2,100 bridges.
To allocate funding, NDOT will use the transportation priorities developed within the One Nevada Plan. These include meeting the long-term needs of public transit users, motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians.
The plan will be used to make performance-based decisions on future transportation projects and programs that support Nevada mobility, safety, jobs, and economic development.