FHWA Awards $7.6M to Nine States for Innovative Highway Projects
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Accelerated Innovation Deployment Demonstration (AIDD) program, launched in 2014, has allocated over $103.4 million to 136 grants. Recently, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded $7.6 million to nine state transportation projects under this program, aiming to speed up construction and enhance safety.
The AIDD program, supported by the FHWA's Every Day Counts initiative, focuses on promoting new standards and technologies. The recent grants, totaling $7.6 million, were awarded to nine state departments of transportation. This funding aims to accelerate project delivery, improve construction safety, and save time and resources. The FHWA expects these projects to demonstrate the benefits of innovative approaches in highway and bridge construction.
Since its inception, the AIDD program has invested over $103.4 million in 136 grants. The latest round of funding, amounting to $7.6 million, is set to drive advancements in nine state transportation projects. These initiatives are expected to showcase innovative solutions that can transform highway and bridge construction nationwide.
