Preservation of bridges no. 2499 off PR-156 KM. 0.10, no. 2651 PR-34 KM. 1.20, no. 2735 PR-156 KM. 59.30 and no. 2764 local road KM. 0.15, municipalit

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded $2.87 million to the Puerto Rico Highway & Transportation Authority (PRHTA) on June 24, 2025, under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) to preserve four bridges located in Puerto Rico. The project encompasses preservation measures for bridge decks utilizing epoxy overlay, corrosion inhibitor, crack sealer/healer, and deck patching materials, along with bridge joint repairs. The scope of work also includes bridge cleaning and washing, cold milling, asphalt resurfacing, pavement markings, painting of steel structures, expanded metal fence installation, maintenance of traffic control, and miscellaneous related work.

As a formula grant allocation under the Federal-aid Highway Program, this award supports Puerto Rico's transportation infrastructure preservation priorities as administered by the territorial transportation agency functioning in a manner similar to a State Department of Transportation. The four bridge preservation projects are identified by their specific route locations and kilometer markers (PR-156 KM 0.10, PR-34 KM 1.20, PR-156 KM 59.30, and a local road KM 0.15), representing targeted infrastructure maintenance investments to extend bridge service life and ensure safe transportation infrastructure across the island.

Project description

The proposed works consist of preservation measures for the bridge decks with epoxy overlay, corrosion inhibitor, crack sealer/healer, deck patching material, and bridge joint repairs. Also, the work includes bridges cleaning and washing, cold milling, asphalt, pavement markings, painting of steel structures, expanded metal fence, maintenance of traffic, and other miscellaneous works.