The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) recently secured an additional $183.4 million in federal obligation authority for federal fiscal year 2025 through the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) annual August Redistribution process.
Congress allocates states highway funds based on a formula and sets a yearly limit on how much of that money can be spent. The August Redistribution provides any unused funds to states that are ready to apply it to projects that meet federal requirements.
Alaska plans to use the additional funding for community access upgrades, non-motorized improvements, and safety, bridge and pavement projects,.
“This year’s record-setting August Redistribution of $183.4 million reflects more than just opportunity — it demonstrates the power of modernization,” DOT&PF Commissioner Ryan Anderson said. “By updating our processes with digital tools, streamlining the Tentative Advertising Schedule, and advancing our project delivery plan, we positioned the department to pursue multiple projects across diverse federal funding categories. Just as importantly, our ability to track costs and schedules in real time ensures we could quickly adapt when challenges arise. This level of agility is what allows us to maximize federal investment and deliver vital infrastructure for Alaska’s communities.”
The $183.4 million equals nearly 33 percent of the state’s formula funding.