JUNE: High-Friction Surface Treatments

Learn more about pavement overlays used at high-crash locations
to maintain the amount of friction on roads critical for safe driving.

FHWA Works:
When Disaster Strikes, FHWA Helps

Learn more about the Emergency Relief Program.
See how FHWA works to get communities
back on their feet when disaster strikes.

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FHWA's Research and Technology Agenda

Discover how FHWA is addressing
six of the Nation's key highway challenges
through research and technology.

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Moving Ahead with Map-21
Safety Performance Measures

DOT published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM)
in the Federal Register to provide safety
performance measures as required by MAP-21.
Submit your comments by June 30.

In The News

U.S. Transportation Secretary Foxx Announces $1 Million in Emergency Relief Funds for I-65 Bridge over Alabama's Middle River, 6/6/2014
"These funds are a down payment on our commitment to the people of Alabama," said Secretary Foxx
U.S. Transportation Secretary Foxx Announces $2 Million in Emergency Relief Funds for Delaware's I-495 Bridge Over Christina River, 6/5/2014
The $2 million will help the state pay for emergency repair work and aggressively move forward with long-term bridge repairs.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Foxx Breaks Ground on San Juan’s $16.1 Million PR 18/21 Improvements Project, 5/31/2014
“Improving one of San Juan’s busiest interstates is good news for the entire island, and will help grow jobs and businesses,” said Secretary Foxx.
Secretario de Transportación de Estados Unidos, Anthony Foxx, participa en la inauguración de las obras de construcción del proyecto de $16.1 millones “Mejoras a la Intersección de la PR 18/PR 21” en San Juan, 5/31/2014
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Foxx Announces $1 Million in 'Quick Release' Emergency Relief Funds For Puerto Rico, 5/23/2014
Secretario de Transportación de Estados Unidos Anthony Foxx Anuncia $1 Millón en ‘Emisión Rápida’ En Fondos de Ayuda de Emergencia Para Puerto Rico, 5/23/2014
MAP-21
Transforming the way we build, maintain, and manage our nation's highways.
Traffic Volume Trends
Monthly report based on hourly traffic count data.

What We Do

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) provides stewardship over the construction, maintenance and preservation of the Nation’s highways, bridges and tunnels. FHWA also conducts research and provides technical assistance to state and local agencies in an effort to improve safety, mobility, and livability, and to encourage innovation. read more

Core Highway Topics

Careers At FHWA

Ranked in Top 10 of “Best Places to Work in Federal Government” in 2013

Choosing a profession with the FHWA provides an opportunity for you to effect change in technologies that span the world and impact the way we live and interact. Embark on a career that makes a difference.

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National Traffic & Road Closure Information
A collection of links from public agencies and other entities that offer information about current traffic conditions across the nation. The links are organized by State and include information on road closures due to weather or road construction, and traffic conditions.
America’s Byways®
The umbrella term we use for marketing the collection of 150 distinct and diverse roads designated by the U.S. Secretary of Transportation. America's Byways include the National Scenic Byways and All-American Roads.

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