The Biden administration unveiled on Friday the state allocations for a historic $27 billion bridge replacement and construction program with California coming out on top.
Congress approves provisions allowing under-21 truck drivers – as well as guidance on truck brokers and freight dispatchers – in a five-year highway bill that is part of a larger $1.2 trillion infrastructure package.
Truckers are likely using many of the 46,000 U.S. bridges that are classified as “structurally deficient.” These are the states with the most.
Proposal includes discretionary grants for truck parking.
U.S. Chamber chief Tom Donohue also commented on status of China trade talks, USMCA.
20 projects in 18 states emphasized new bridge-building technology.
ARTBA estimates cost to repair or replace 235,000 bridges across the country at $171 billion.