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Federal Aviation Administration - Fri August 14, 2026
FAA Issues $870M for Airport Infrastructure Projects
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued $870 million to airports in 44 states and two territories through the Airport Infrastructure Grants Program (AIG). The funds will seek to improve infrastructure, enhance safety and add more family-friendly features to the facilities, according to the FAA....

Connecticut Department of Transportation - Fri August 14, 2026
CTDOT Plans Rehab for Tolland Bridge Carrying Route 195 Over I-84
The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is developing plans for the Rehabilitation of Bridge No. 00838, Route 195 over I-84 in Tolland. The purpose of this project is to address deficiencies associated with the existing Bridge No....

Caterpillar - Wed August 12, 2026
Caterpillar Invests $100M in Future of Manufacturing Talent in Illinois
Caterpillar Inc. announced the launch of its workforce commitment in Illinois, the most recent investment in its five-year, $100 million Building the Future Workforce Initiative. With an allocation of up to $10 million, the funding aims to prepare workers across Illinois for the modern manufacturing and industry technician jobs of the future....

CEG - Tue August 11, 2026
Senate Passes Funding Package, Extends Highway Programs
The Senate has passed a short-term federal funding package Aug. 9, 2026, that extends Highway Trust Fund authority and keeps key highway and transit programs operating as lawmakers work toward a broader agreement on transportation funding....

CEG - Mon August 03, 2026
California Announces $2.5B to Improve Public Transit, State Highways
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced on July 16, 2026, announced nearly $2.5 billion in funding for more than 150 projects to improve state highway systems, advance public transit and create good-paying jobs. Through the California Transportation Commission (CTC), this investment brings the Newsom administration's total transportation allocations for fiscal 2025-26 to approximately $13.8 billion....

Connecticut Department of Transportation - Fri July 31, 2026
CTDOT Announces State Grants for Reconstruction of 13 Local Bridges
Connecticut Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto announced the Connecticut is providing $16.8 million in state grants to 11 towns and cities to support the reconstruction of 13 bridges on locally owned roads....

Thu July 30, 2026
MaineDOT to Advance Transportation Projects Following $136 Million Commitment
The Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) announced it will advance transportation projects that were considered for temporary delay due to funding concerns earlier following Gov. Janet Mills' commitment of $136 million to support Maine's transportation program....

Lucy Perry – CEG CORRESPONDENT - Tue July 28, 2026
Not Letting the Train Leave: States Rapidly Financing Local, Regional Transit Projects
Transit is a crucial element of the nation's total infrastructure investment. In fact, AGC believes highway and transit construction offsets weakness in private construction segments. That's why the association is pushing Congress to finish its work on renewing the surface transportation bill before its September expiration....

Lucy Perry – CEG CORRESPONDENT - Wed July 15, 2026
Federal agencies are earmarking emergency relief money to help states with transportation infrastructure repairs in the wake of natural disasters and catastrophic events dating back to 2023. Hurricanes Helene, Milton and Debby in the southeast, flooding in the northeast and southwest, wildfires in the western U.S....

Massachusetts Department of Transportation - Thu July 02, 2026
Mass. Celebrates Historic Milestone for Cape Cod Bridges Program
The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced another major milestone in its efforts to replace the aging Cape Cod Bridges, as the Federal Highway Administration approved the project's Final Environmental Impact Statement and issued a Record of Decision....
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