FY-2026 nebraska research work program

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) $180,143.00 under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) on August 15, 2025, for the FY-2026 Nebraska Research Work Program. The award funds the development of mechanistic-empirical (ME) pavement design methodologies specifically for cementitious material reinforced subgrades. This research initiative supports NDOT's broader portfolio of innovative transportation infrastructure projects and represents the agency's continued participation in federally-funded transportation research and development activities, with project completion scheduled for August 12, 2030.

The Highway Planning and Construction program, authorized under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, provides federal financial assistance for highway planning, construction, preservation, and improvement activities. NDOT, as a primary recipient of federal transportation grants, administers this funding to advance state-level transportation priorities in coordination with FHWA oversight. The pavement design research outputs from this award are intended to enhance Nebraska's technical capabilities for highway infrastructure development and contribute to broader transportation engineering practices within the state's comprehensive transportation system.

Project description

Development of me pavement design for cementitious material reinforced subgrades