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Trump’s Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Invests $1.73 Billion in Infrastructure Across America Supporting Jobs and Big, Beautiful Projects

Tuesday, July 7, 2026
America is Building Again

USDOT’s BUILD grants will support 127 infrastructure projects across 52 states, territories and the District of Columbia

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced an investment of $1.73 billion into 127 projects in 52 states, territories and the District of Columbia. From Alaska to Florida and Maine to Hawaii, the Trump Administration is delivering critical roadway, transit, rail, maritime, and aviation infrastructure improvements for American families and businesses.

“America is fortunate to have a Builder in the White House who knows America is only as great as our infrastructure. That’s why this Department is investing in repairing critical roads and bridges that connect Americans to job opportunities, port infrastructure that bolsters our national security, and aviation and transit projects that move American families. The impact of these dollars will be felt in communities nationwide for years to come,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy.

With dollars from the Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant program, the Department is investing in:

  • Roads and bridges, which received $1.3 billion–roughly 77% of the total funding–to upgrade critical arteries for commuters and hardworking truckers who keep our economy moving.
    • $24 million is being awarded to the North Dakota Department of Transportation to install modern pavement and address buckling, as well as 10 miles of high-tension cable guard rails to enhance safety along I-94.
  • Port infrastructure, which received $136.8 million to expand capacity, reduce bottlenecks and help restore America’s maritime dominance.
    • $8.5 million is being awarded to Alaska Railroad Corporation to widen the Port of Seward’s freight dock by 300 feet so vessels can load, unload, and transfer cargo more quickly.
  • Transit projects, which received $169.9 million to enhance safety and improve reliability of public transit for American families.
    • $14.7 million to upgrade three Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) maintenance facilities to support a safer, cleaner, and more efficient transit system for the people of Wisconsin.
  • Truck parking, which received $62 million to address the truck parking shortage in  Kentucky, Wyoming, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Illinois.
    • $25 million to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet to add new truck parking spots at seven rest areas on four major truck corridors.
  • Aviation infrastructure, which received more than $11 million to improve airport roadways at Arizona’s Coolidge Municipal Airport and Louisiana’s New Orleans International Airport.
  • Freight and passenger rail initiatives, which received $87.7 million to modernize America’s railroads and move passengers and goods more efficiently.
    • $24.3 million to Texas’ Port of Corpus Christi Authority to modernize and lengthen railways at the Port of Corpus Christi Inland Port.

Additional Information:

Under President Trump and Secretary Duffy, the Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant program is delivering critical infrastructure upgrades that will support American families and businesses in America’s Golden Age. USDOT received nearly 1,200 eligible applications across all 50 states, collectively requesting more than $14.5 billion in funding.

 

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