highway News Updates

A 2024 crash on the Ohio Turnpike has prompted NTSB investigators to take a closer look at how toll plaza crashes can be prevented.

A major interstate project in Tennessee that will add toll lanes to help ease congestion on crowded corridors has taken a key step forward.

The Supreme Court opened the door to brokers being liable for negligence in state lawsuits, but analysts say the ruling may be narrower than many feared.

House Republican leaders are planning a multiyear measure authorizing roughly $550 billion for programs governing the nation’s mobility system.

Sens. Steve Daines (R‑Mont.) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D‑Nev.) said Congress’ upcoming work on a multiyear highway policy measure presents a chance to advance permitting reforms.

The Senate recently confirmed Ryan McCormack to serve as under secretary of transportation for policy, filling one of the department’s top strategic roles.

A Senate committee on June 11 approved the nomination of Sean McMaster to become administrator of the Federal Highway Administration.

The transportation secretary mandated non-English-proficient truckers be ordered off roads and promised greater scrutiny on non-domiciled and verifications of U.S. and foreign CDLs.

A new Idaho Transportation Department roadside patrol has been launched along the Interstate 90 freight corridor to more quickly aid motorists in need of assistance.

Congressional Republicans on the House transportation committee tasked with finalizing a highway policy bill are pressing for safety improvements across mobility corridors.