Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)

Washington, DC, 20590

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1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
Washington, DC, 20590
http://www.fhwa.dot.gov
Phone:202-366-4000
Products & Press Releases
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FHWA Announces $3M for Emergency Repairs to Flood-Damaged Roads in Missouri
May 12, 2017
USDOT Releases $1M in FHWA Aid for Road Repairs in Arizona, California, Nevada
The emergency release funds are a down payment on repair costs, which officials said may top $12 million.
November 23, 2015
U.S. Driving Totals Reach Historic High
Drivers in America tally 1.54 trillion miles in the first half of 2015, beating the previous record set in June 2007.
September 29, 2015
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FHWA Upgrades Pavement Profile Tool to Improve Smoothness Analysis
October 17, 2014
FHWA, MnDOT Investigate Pavement Surface’s Effect on Fuel Consumption
MnDOT is investigating the influence of pavement characteristics on rolling resistance. A 10% decrease in resistance could eliminate up to $12.5 billion in fuel costs per year.
December 19, 2013
FHWA, Minnesota DOT Co-Fund Free Tool to Optimize Asphalt Compaction, Pavement Construction
New data management tool maps and displays intelligent compaction data and various geospatial pavement construction information.
July 25, 2012
Articles & News
Newly sworn in FHWA Administrator Nicole Nason.
New FHWA Administrator Ready to Tackle Mounting Infrastructure Challenges
Nicole Nason says the administration has three main priorities for highway transportation; safety, funding & innovation
May 15, 2019
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US DOT Announces Emergency Funding to Repair Roads in Tennessee, Ohio
Roads in these two states will receive federal funding to help manage repairs from historic weather events in 2019
March 19, 2019
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Trump Picks Former Iowa DOT chief Paul Trombino for Federal Highway Post
Trombino headed the Iowa DOT for five years before becoming president of McClure Engineering
September 11, 2017
ARTBA: $7 Billion in Federal Highway Funds Obligated in FY 2013 So Far
ARTBA monthly report finds that funds obligated in January 2013 were 13% higher than in January 2012
February 15, 2013
The advanced pieces of testing equipment give users more flexibility to use innovative materials to evaluate its performance properties within the mixture itself or binder itself.
Warm Mix Asphalt Testing
Matthew Corrigan, P.E., discusses WMA testing
June 15, 2012
The National Work Zone Safety Awareness Week 2012 theme is 'Don't Barrel Through Work Zones! Drive Smart to Arrive Alive'.
It's National Work Zone Awareness Week
April 23-27, 2012, is National Work Zone Awareness Week - a week focused on improving public awareness of construction work zone safety
April 23, 2012
Videos & Resources
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[VIDEO] Asphalt Pavement Principles: Long-Life Pavements
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) examines long-life asphalt pavements, or Perpetual Pavements. Several prominent figures in industry and academia discuss research and best practices for Perpetual Pavement design and maintenance.
May 28, 2019
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[VIDEO] Asphalt Pavement Principles: Smoothness
A new video from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) examines the asphalt pavement feature most noticed by motorists – smoothness.
May 17, 2019
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[VIDEO] Asphalt Pavement Principles: Density and Durability
When striving to make asphalt pavements more durable, research and lessons learned show that density is an important factor. Here are several keys to achieving proper asphalt pavement density, as well as new technologies moving the industry forward.
April 11, 2019
Video: How High Friction Surface Treatments Reduce Vehicle Crashes
Video: How High Friction Surface Treatments Reduce Vehicle Crashes
High friction surface treatments are applied to existing pavement surfaces to significantly increase skid resistance at locations where friction demand is highest
September 24, 2014
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Construction News Tracker Video: Oregon Approves Vehicle Miles Tax
The voluntary road usage system would assess a 1.5 cent per mile charge based on miles driven plus more construction industry news in the July 25, 2013 edition of Construction News Tracker
July 25, 2013
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[VIDEO] Asphalt Pavement Principles: Long-Life Pavements
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) examines long-life asphalt pavements, or Perpetual Pavements. Several prominent figures in industry and academia discuss research and best practices for Perpetual Pavement design and maintenance.
May 28, 2019
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[VIDEO] Asphalt Pavement Principles: Smoothness
A new video from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) examines the asphalt pavement feature most noticed by motorists – smoothness.
May 17, 2019
Newly sworn in FHWA Administrator Nicole Nason.
New FHWA Administrator Ready to Tackle Mounting Infrastructure Challenges
Nicole Nason says the administration has three main priorities for highway transportation; safety, funding & innovation
May 15, 2019
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[VIDEO] Asphalt Pavement Principles: Density and Durability
When striving to make asphalt pavements more durable, research and lessons learned show that density is an important factor. Here are several keys to achieving proper asphalt pavement density, as well as new technologies moving the industry forward.
April 11, 2019
Wade Austin Ellis 1140958 Unsplash
US DOT Announces Emergency Funding to Repair Roads in Tennessee, Ohio
Roads in these two states will receive federal funding to help manage repairs from historic weather events in 2019
March 19, 2019
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Trump Picks Former Iowa DOT chief Paul Trombino for Federal Highway Post
Trombino headed the Iowa DOT for five years before becoming president of McClure Engineering
September 11, 2017
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FHWA Announces $3M for Emergency Repairs to Flood-Damaged Roads in Missouri
May 12, 2017
USDOT Releases $1M in FHWA Aid for Road Repairs in Arizona, California, Nevada
The emergency release funds are a down payment on repair costs, which officials said may top $12 million.
November 23, 2015
U.S. Driving Totals Reach Historic High
Drivers in America tally 1.54 trillion miles in the first half of 2015, beating the previous record set in June 2007.
September 29, 2015
Fhwa Smoothness Tool 5441236b6ffa9
FHWA Upgrades Pavement Profile Tool to Improve Smoothness Analysis
October 17, 2014
Video: How High Friction Surface Treatments Reduce Vehicle Crashes
Video: How High Friction Surface Treatments Reduce Vehicle Crashes
High friction surface treatments are applied to existing pavement surfaces to significantly increase skid resistance at locations where friction demand is highest
September 24, 2014
FHWA, MnDOT Investigate Pavement Surface’s Effect on Fuel Consumption
MnDOT is investigating the influence of pavement characteristics on rolling resistance. A 10% decrease in resistance could eliminate up to $12.5 billion in fuel costs per year.
December 19, 2013
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Construction News Tracker Video: Oregon Approves Vehicle Miles Tax
The voluntary road usage system would assess a 1.5 cent per mile charge based on miles driven plus more construction industry news in the July 25, 2013 edition of Construction News Tracker
July 25, 2013
ARTBA: $7 Billion in Federal Highway Funds Obligated in FY 2013 So Far
ARTBA monthly report finds that funds obligated in January 2013 were 13% higher than in January 2012
February 15, 2013
FHWA, Minnesota DOT Co-Fund Free Tool to Optimize Asphalt Compaction, Pavement Construction
New data management tool maps and displays intelligent compaction data and various geospatial pavement construction information.
July 25, 2012
The advanced pieces of testing equipment give users more flexibility to use innovative materials to evaluate its performance properties within the mixture itself or binder itself.
Warm Mix Asphalt Testing
Matthew Corrigan, P.E., discusses WMA testing
June 15, 2012
The National Work Zone Safety Awareness Week 2012 theme is 'Don't Barrel Through Work Zones! Drive Smart to Arrive Alive'.
It's National Work Zone Awareness Week
April 23-27, 2012, is National Work Zone Awareness Week - a week focused on improving public awareness of construction work zone safety
April 23, 2012
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What's Coming Down the 'Green' Road
April 2, 2012
Guidance Spurs Use of Innovative Products in Highway/Bridge Market
ARTBA applauds FHWA's guidance on use of innovative products aimed at increasing safety, durability of highways and bridges
December 2, 2011
Five Steps to MUTCD Compliance
3M shares five steps to help ensure compliance with the new highway safety apparel requirement
November 29, 2011
FHWA Revises Approach to Calculating Vehicle Miles Traveled
Revised methodology ensures more accurate reporting on key transportation statistics
October 11, 2011
FHWA Releases Report on 'Safety Edge' Shoulder Treatment
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has released a report evaluating the early stages of the "safety edge" shoulder treatment rollout that the agency is pushing nationwide.
June 28, 2011
Asphalt Plant Technology 2000 Heats Up Recycling Project with Help from NASA-Funded Program
Company receives help from the Space Alliance Technology Outreach Program (SATOP) to further develop an asphalt recycling process.
May 18, 2011
Accelerating the Construction Process
April 5, 2011