Emergency repairs works hurricane fiona - novel construction, LLC

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded a Project Grant totaling $3,234,981.24 to the Puerto Rico Highway & Transportation Authority (PRHTA) on March 12, 2025, under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205). The award funds emergency repair works in Puerto Rico related to Hurricane Fiona damage, administered through the FHWA's established federal-aid highway program mechanisms. Under this program, the PRHTA, functioning as Puerto Rico's territorial transportation agency equivalent to a state Department of Transportation, is responsible for implementing the emergency repairs on designated roadways and related transportation infrastructure affected by the hurricane.

The project encompasses emergency reconstruction and restoration activities necessary to address Hurricane Fiona-related damage to Puerto Rico's transportation infrastructure. As a Project Grant under CFDA 20.205, the funding supports highway construction, preservation, and improvement activities consistent with the program's mandate to assist territories in restoring and maintaining critical transportation infrastructure. The PRHTA will manage project execution in accordance with federal stewardship and oversight requirements, including environmental compliance reviews and coordination with local officials to restore essential transportation services for Puerto Rico's residents.