The U.S. Department of Transportation has announced $1.8 billion in Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grants to 148 transportation projects nationwide. U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg revealed the latest funding allocation, which includes 19 projects managed by state departments of transportation. This brings the total RAISE grants to over $7.2 billion for more than 550 projects since the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) was enacted.
"After decades of underinvestment, the condition of America's infrastructure is now finally getting better instead of worse - and today we proudly announce our support for 148 more projects in communities of every size across the country," Buttigieg announced.

 
Funded through the IIJA, the RAISE grants aim to enhance road safety, improve mobility, and strengthen resilience to extreme weather. This initiative also seeks to optimize supply chains and lower costs for consumers.
Key state DOT projects receiving RAISE grants include:
• Alaska DOT's Alaska Highway Permafrost Degradation Restoration: $25 million to restore 45 miles of highway affected by thawing permafrost.
• Arkansas DOT's I-49 Extension: $25 million to extend I-49 by 14 miles, including a new bridge over the Arkansas River.
• District DOT's New York Avenue Bridge and Lincoln Connector Trail Project: $25 million to build a 1.8-mile multi-modal path connecting Fort Lincoln to the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail.
• Delaware DOT's MLK Boulevard/South Little Creek Road Bicycle and Pedestrian Connector: Over $12 million to enhance bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure.
• Hawaii DOT's Hilo Bayfront Highway and Waianuenue Avenue Intersection Improvements: Over $17 million to reconstruct roadways and improve safety for all users.
https://aashtojournal.transportation.org/usdot-announces-1-8-billion-in-raise-grants/