Federal Highway Administration Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:01 GMT

Federal Highway Administrator Victor Mendez Visits Joplin for Redesignation of US-71 to I-49

FHWA 54-12 Wednesday, December 12, 2012 Contact: Doug Hecox Tel: 202-366-0660 Major Milestone Reached in Decades-Long Effort to Improve Traffic Flow JOPLIN, Mo. – Federal Highway Administrator Victor Mendez joined state, federal and local officials today …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:01 GMT

FHWA Administrator Victor Mendez Participates in Gerald Desmond Bridge Replacement Groundbreaking

FHWA 01-13 Tuesday, January 8, 2013 Contact: Nancy Singer Tel: 202-366-0660 LONG BEACH, Calif. - Federal Highway Administrator Victor Mendez participated today in the groundbreaking for the Gerald Desmond Bridge Replacement, which will relieve congestion …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:01 GMT

FHWA Administrator Mendez Participates in Kickoff for Elizabeth River Tunnels Project

FHWA 02-13 Thursday, January 10, 2013 Contact: Nancy Singer/Kelly Dollinger Tel: 202-366-0660 PORTSMOUTH, Va. - Federal Highway Administrator Victor Mendez today joined state and local officials in Portsmouth for the official kick-off of the Elizabeth …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:01 GMT

FHWA Proposes to Simplify National Traffic Control Manual

FHWA 03-13 Friday, January 11, 2013 Contact: Doug Hecox Tel: 202-366-0660 Agency Seeks Public Input to Proposed Streamlining of MUTCD WASHINGTON — The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) today proposed changes intended to simplify the format of the …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:01 GMT

U.S. Transportation Secretary LaHood Announces $28 Million in Emergency Relief Funds to Repair Damaged Transportation Links in ...

DOT 13-12 Tuesday, February 12, 2013 Contact: Doug Hecox Tel: 202-366-0660 WASHINGTON - U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced that $28 million will be made available to repair roads and bridges in federal parks and recreation areas in …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:01 GMT

U.S. Transportation Secretary LaHood Announces $287 Million in Emergency Relief for New York

FHWA 06-13 Friday, February 15, 2013 Office of Public Affairs Tel: 202-366-0660 $250 Million Will Support Hurricane Sandy Recovery NEW YORK – U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced $287 million in emergency relief funds for New York to …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:00 GMT

FHWA Administrator Mendez Participates in Rededication of the Murray Morgan Bridge

FHWA 05-13 Friday, February 15, 2013 Contact: Nancy Singer Tel: 202-366-0660 TACOMA, Wash. – Federal Highway Administrator Victor Mendez today participated in a ceremony for the reopening of the Murray Morgan Bridge, marking the return of a vital …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:00 GMT

Federal Highway Deputy Administrator Visits Broward County to Review Progress on I-595 Express Lanes Project

FHWA 07-13 Thursday, February 21, 2013 Contact: Kelly Dollinger Tel: 202-366-0660 Major Project Provides Jobs, Congestion Relief FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. - Federal Highway Deputy Administrator Greg Nadeau today joined state and local officials to tour and …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:00 GMT

FHWA Administrator Victor Mendez Joins Los Angeles Mayor for the Opening of New Express Lanes on the I-10 San Bernardino Freeway

FHWA 08-13 Friday, February 22, 2013 Contact: Nancy Singer Tel: 202-366-0660 LOS ANGELES - The Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administrator Victor Mendez today joined Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and other officials for the …

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Published on September 25, 2012 - 15:31 GMT

Tappan Zee Bridge Replacement Project Clears Federal Environmental Review

FHWA 42-12 Tuesday, September 25, 2012 Contact: Doug Hecox Tel: 202-366-0660 TARRYTOWN, N.Y. -The "record of decision" for the replacement of the Tappan Zee Bridge was signed today, completing an important step in the project's federal …

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Published on January 9, 2012 - 16:10 GMT

U.S. Transportation Secretary LaHood Announces Close to $1.6 Billion in Funding for Repairs to Damaged Roads and Bridges

State Event Proposed Allocation Grants to States and Territories Alabama April 27, 2011 Severe Storms and Tornadoes 16,603,990 American Samoa September 29, 2009 Tsunami 10,770,156 Arkansas April …

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Published on April 15, 2011 - 19:13 GMT

U.S. Department of Transportation Approves $418 Million Loan for the Construction of SH 161 in Dallas County

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced today that the Department of Transportation will provide an estimated $418.4 million loan that will bring congestion relief to drivers in Dallas County by helping pay for the …

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Published on April 11, 2011 - 19:11 GMT

U.S. Transportation Secretary LaHood Announces More Than $319 Million as Repayment for Repairs to Damaged Roads and Bridges

Emergency Relief Funds Will Help States WASHINGTON, DC - The U.S Department of Transportation will provide more than $319 million to states across the nation to cover the costs of repairing roads and bridges damaged by a variety of natural disasters, U. …

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Published on April 11, 2011 - 17:10 GMT

U.S. Transportation Secretary LaHood Announces Agreement to Create Crucial Rail Access for the Port of Vancouver

Project Eliminates Freight Chokepoint, Stimulates Regional Economy WASHINGTON - U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced today that work can begin on the West Vancouver freight access project in Washington State now that an agreement has been …

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Published on April 8, 2011 - 22:12 GMT

U.S. Transportation Secretary LaHood Announces Agreement for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in Northwest Oregon

Project to support electric cars, reduce gas emissions WASHINGTON - U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced today that Northwest Oregon drivers of electric vehicles will now be able to travel longer distances thanks to the installation of 20 …

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Published on April 7, 2011 - 16:14 GMT

U.S. Transportation Secretary LaHood Announces Agreement to Fund Improvements Along Woodside Boulevard

Project Will Enhance Safety, Update Aging Infrastructure in Hailey WASHINGTON – U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced today that a signed agreement between the U.S. Department of Transportation and the City of Hailey, Idaho, for $3.5 …

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Published on April 5, 2011 - 18:14 GMT

FHWA Administrator Mendez Helps Break Ground on $17.9 Million SR 905/I-805 Interchange Near San Diego

Recovery Act Funds to Curb Congestion Near One of America's Fastest Growing Ports of Entry SAN DIEGO - Federal Highway Administrator Victor Mendez today joined state and local officials in breaking ground on the final segment of the SR-905/I-805 …

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Published on April 4, 2011 - 15:18 GMT

U.S. Transportation Secretary LaHood Urges Safe Driving As Highway Construction Season Resumes

12th Annual National Work Zone Awareness Week Begins; Highway Work Zone Fatalities Drop to Lowest Level Since 1992; Overall Roadway Fatalities Lowest Since 1949 BALTIMORE - With road work beginning to resume on America's highways and bridges, U.S. …

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Published on March 30, 2011 - 22:15 GMT

Statement of Victor M. Mendez, FHWA Administrator, Hearing on FHWA's FY12 Budget Request Before the Committee on Appropriations

Chairman Latham, Ranking Member Olver, and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today to discuss the Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA) fiscal year (FY) 2012 budget request. The President is requesting …

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Published on March 30, 2011 - 20:13 GMT

U.S. Transportation Secretary LaHood Announces Agreement to Replace Memorial Bridge

Project will restore critical trade route, increase economic competiveness in the Northeast WASHINGTON - The Memorial Bridge can now be replaced thanks to a signed agreement between the U.S. Department of Transportation and the New Hampshire Department …

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