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US DoT releases $۷۶۸.۲m for road repairs

TIN news:  The US Department of Transportation (USDOT) has released $768.2m for carrying out emergency repair works to roads and bridges across 40 states in the US that have been damaged by severe weather such as storms. 
The amount will be provided under the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) Emergency Relief (ER) programme.
Under FHWA’s ER programme, states will be reimbursed for all the eligible expenses associated with major damage from natural disasters or other emergency situations. 
The amount will be reimbursed upon the request from the governor of the state or a Presidential disaster declaration.
It is reported to be one of the largest funding released by the federal government for road repair works in recent years.
US Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao said: “Transportation is a lifeline for communities struggling to recover from floods, hurricanes or other natural disasters. 
"Transportation is a lifeline for communities struggling to recover from floods, hurricanes or other natural disasters."
"These funds will help with long-term, permanent repairs, as well as, immediate needs to re-establish the transportation networks on which families and businesses alike depend." 
ER funds will be provided to help states from Alaska to Florida, as well as roads serving several national parks, US forests and other federal lands. 
The State of Colorado is reported to have received a major funding of $124m under ER programme, to perform road repair works, as they were severely damaged because of floods in 2013, and also a section of I-70 in Glenwood Springs damaged last year due to rock slides.
California secured a funding of $105m, as the roads in this state were affected due to a variety of storm, rain, floods and fire events over the past three years. 
South Carolina was awarded $79m as it was hit by severe storms last year, including Hurricane Matthew in October.
The state of Ohio received $61m for damages to roads caused by landslides, heavy rain and flooding.

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