Forest Highways

Approximately 29,000 miles of State and local roads are designated as Forest Highways (FH).

• FH provide access to and within National Forest System.
• Funds allocated by administrative formula.
• State, Forest Service (FS), and FHWA develop program of projects within available funding.
• Program administered in accordance with 23 CFR, PART 660 and individual agreements with State Transportation Agencies.
• The Federal Lands Highway Office undertakes a major portion of the planning, design and construction with the State highway agencies undertaking the remainder.
• In accordance with 23 U.S.C., Section 204 some funds are transferred to FS to cover its administrative costs associated with FH program

For more information on the Forest Highways program contact the Office of Federal Lands Highway at (202) 366-9489, or (202) 366-9494, or by email to federallands.fhwa@fhwa.dot.gov