Develop new pavement plan/conduct pavement study

The Garrett County Board of Commissioners received a Project Grant award of $149,530.53 from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106), Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs. Awarded on August 13, 2025, with a completion date of August 12, 2029, this grant funds the development of a new pavement management plan and associated pavement study for airports serving Oakland, Maryland. The project will be performed at the location in Accident, MD 21520.

This funding supports critical airport infrastructure planning activities designed to assess and optimize pavement conditions at regional airport facilities. The pavement management plan development represents a foundational planning phase that will inform future infrastructure investment and maintenance decisions, contributing to the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence within the airport system. As a typical planning-phase project under the Airport Improvement Program, this award enables the awardee to establish a comprehensive management framework for pavement assets at the beneficiary airports.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project develops a new pavement management plan. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with oakland, maryland.