Public transit advocates say federal officials improperly declared "no significant impact" from the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project.

FHWA formula highway funds viewed as critically important part of surface transportation program.

Prior to leading the federal highway agency, Bhatt had led three state DOTs and worked at AECOM.

Texas ranks first among the states receiving funds, followed by California and New York.

The Federal Highway Administration has released a extensive blueprint for implementing the use of vehicle-to-everything, or V2X, connectivity through 2036.

Aim of the grants is to build a "pipeline" of new bridge projects, FHWA Administrator Shailen Bhatt says.

Key appropriator says Federal Highway Administration's emergency fund needs more funding.

Eligible categories of materials are concrete and cement, glass, asphalt mix and steel.

The agency aims to strengthen U.S. manufacturers and boost jobs, but removing the 40-year-old general waiver has drawn criticism from industry groups.

The funds cover expenses incurred for highway and bridge repairs and other costs after hurricanes, floods and other disasters in recent years.