The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) recently provided more than $1.5 billion in Emergency Relief program funds to help states and U.S. territories accelerate repairs to roads, bridges and other transportation infrastructure damaged by natural disasters.
This includes more than $683 million to repair damage caused by Hurricane Helene.
The program provides funding for the repair of damage caused by catastrophic events, major natural disasters and extreme weather events such as hurricanes, flooding, mudslides and
wildfires.
“The Federal Highway Administration has been working closely with states across the country to restore vital transportation networks and provide safe travel for the public,” Federal Highway Chief Counsel Jay Payne said. “As we continue to provide disaster relief, we remain steadfast in our commitment to provide the federal resources needed until all highway transportation links are restored.”
The District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands and 36 states received funding. Awardees include:
North Carolina was awarded $415 million for more than $400 million in damage from Hurricane Helene.
Tennessee was awarded $227 million for more than $178 million in damage from Hurricane Helene.
South Carolina was awarded $68.8 million for more than $50 million in damage from Hurricane Helene.
Georgia was awarded $26.4 million, including $23 million for damage from Hurricane Helene.