Federal Highway Administration USDOTFHWA

What Federal Highway Administration USDOTFHWA makes

Topics highways, engineering, innovation, transportation, safety

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) provides stewardship over the Interstate System, from new construction of highways, bridges and tunnels; to maintenance and preservation. Innovation is paramount. From new types of pavements, to new streamlined bridge construction technologies, the FHWA conducts research and implements innovations to create better and safer highways. The FHWA provides technical assistance through its team of engineers, scientists, safety specialists, planners, environmental specialists, and realty experts who provide expertise and resources to its State, local, and Federal partners. Through its Federal-aid Highway Program, the FHWA provides Federal financial assistance to State and local governments for constructing, preserving, and improving our Highways. Through its Federal Lands Highway Program, the FHWA provides funding for public roads and highways within Federally-owned lands and tribal lands.

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