Procedures for Advance Construction of Federal-Aid Projects
Summary
This regulation allows states and local governments to start construction on federally-funded road and highway projects before receiving final federal approval, which can speed up project timelines. This means road improvements and repairs could potentially move forward faster, though they must still eventually meet all federal requirements.
Key Points
- 1States can begin construction work on roads and highways before getting complete federal sign-off, saving time on projects that receive federal funding
- 2Projects must still eventually comply with all federal safety, environmental, and quality standards—early construction doesn't skip these requirements
- 3This applies to state departments of transportation and local governments that manage federally-funded road projects
- 4The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is proposing this change to reduce delays in infrastructure improvements
- 5The public has until July 1, 2025 to submit comments about whether this is a good idea
Key Dates
May 30, 2025
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