Improvements to avenue 56 for sustained resilience against future flooding

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded Tulare County Resource Management Agency a $105,600 Project Grant on September 23, 2025, under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) to implement improvements to Avenue 56 designed to enhance sustained resilience against future flooding. The project, with an ultimate completion date of December 1, 2030, represents an infrastructure resilience initiative in California that aligns with the FHWA's broader mandate to support highway construction, preservation, and improvement activities authorized under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

This award reflects the county agency's demonstrated expertise in critical infrastructure development and regional resilience planning. The improvements to Avenue 56 are expected to mitigate flooding risks and enhance transportation network durability in the project location within California, consistent with the Highway Planning and Construction program's support for safety improvements and infrastructure preservation activities.