Reconstruct taxiway. This grant is funded by the american rescue plan act of 2021 to increase the federal share to 100 percent for the airport improvement program (AIP).

The City of Riverton, Wyoming will receive a $3.4 million Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration to reconstruct taxiways at Riverton Regional Airport. Funded through the Airport Improvement Program, COVID-19 Airports Programs, and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs (CFDA 20.106), the grant will cover 49.8% of the total project costs to reconstruct 5,600 feet of taxiway pavements that have reached the end of their useful lives. Work will be completed between February 2023 and February 2027 as part of a two-phase airport improvement effort. The grant aims to improve infrastructure at Riverton Regional Airport and support regional transportation needs.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs 5,600 feet of the existing taxiway a, C1, and d pavements that have reached the end of their useful lives. This grant funds 49.8% of the total project. This grant funds a portion of phase 2 of a 2 phase project. This project is associated with an airport improvement program grant and a bipartisan infrastructure law airport infrastructure grant that fund the remaining eligible portion of phase 2. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with riverton, wyoming.