U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has announced over $1.5 billion in federal funding to aid the repair of roads, bridges, and other transportation infrastructure damaged by natural disasters, including Hurricane Helene. This funding is part of the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) Emergency Relief (ER) program.
The funds are intended to help 36 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico recover from various natural disasters such as hurricanes, floods, wildfires, and mudslides. Secretary Duffy emphasized the administration's commitment to expedite processes for urgent projects to enable communities to rebuild promptly.
“Under President Trump’s leadership, this Department will leave no state behind," said Secretary Duffy. "We are expediting the process to remove unnecessary barriers for urgent projects so communities can rebuild in real time."
Federal Highway Chief Counsel Jay Payne highlighted ongoing efforts: “The Federal Highway Administration has been working closely with states across the country to restore vital transportation networks and provide safe travel for the public.”
Significant allocations include $415 million for North Carolina, $227 million for Tennessee, $68.8 million for South Carolina, $44.6 million for Florida, and $26.4 million for Georgia—all primarily directed towards repairing damage caused by Hurricane Helene.
More information on FY 2025 Emergency Relief Program allocations is available at Emergency Relief Program Recent Allocations.
