Rehabilitation of bridge no.574 over santiago river at PR-971 KM 2.0 & landslides repairs at PR-971 KM 2.0; and PR-970 KM 4.1, municipality of naguabo

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded $218,687 to the Puerto Rico Highway & Transportation Authority under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) on July 30, 2025, for infrastructure rehabilitation in Naguabo municipality. The award funds the rehabilitation of Bridge No. 574 spanning the Santiago River at Puerto Rico Route (PR) 971 kilometer 2.0, along with landslide repairs at two additional locations on PR-971 and PR-970. The project is scheduled for completion by November 27, 2027.

This formula grant supports critical highway and bridge infrastructure preservation activities consistent with the FHWA's mandate to assist states and territories in maintaining and improving transportation infrastructure. The multi-component project addresses both structural bridge rehabilitation and geological hazard mitigation, contributing to transportation safety and system reliability across Puerto Rico's highway network.