Protecting bridges on red hill and trenton roads in grant county, oklahoma by adding riprap to prevent ongoing erosion

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded Northern Oklahoma Development Authority (NODA) a $133,440 Project Grant on August 29, 2025, under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) to protect bridges on Red Hill and Trenton Roads in Grant County, Oklahoma. The primary deliverable involves installing riprap along bridge approaches and embankments to prevent ongoing erosion and ensure structural integrity of these critical rural transportation assets. This targeted infrastructure protection project is scheduled for completion by December 31, 2027.

NODA, a multi-county regional development organization serving eight Oklahoma counties and recognized as a Department of Transportation certified disadvantaged business enterprise, is well-positioned to execute this bridge protection initiative as the direct awardee. The project aligns with the Highway Planning and Construction program's core mission of supporting bridge rehabilitation and preservation activities that maintain safe, reliable rural transportation infrastructure. The funding supports essential erosion mitigation work that prevents further deterioration of these public road bridges, extending their operational lifespan and protecting regional connectivity in rural Oklahoma.