Innovative Materials Investment: Building More Durable Roads, Bridges, and Water Systems
This law aims to modernize US infrastructure by promoting innovative materials in the construction of roads, bridges, and water systems. This means aiming for infrastructure that is safer, more resilient, and requires less frequent repairs, with the goal of reducing costs. It establishes new grant programs for states and local communities.
Key points
New grant program ($65M annually for fiscal years 2024-2028) for bridge projects in rural and coastal areas using innovative materials that are corrosion-resistant and extend service life.
Establishment of Innovation Hubs and an interagency task force for research, development, and standardization of innovative materials to accelerate deployment and reduce costs.
Funding ($65M annually for fiscal years 2024-2028) for water infrastructure projects in communities with 3,301 to 99,999 residents, using materials resistant to degradation.
Increasing the federal share of costs for projects utilizing innovative materials, including innovative pavement materials that demonstrate reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.
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