Engineering design and study in various locations

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded $1.301 million to the Texas Department of Transportation under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) on October 22, 2025, for preliminary engineering and design services related to four bridge projects located in Montgomery County, Texas. The grant, which extends through March 23, 2034, supports the planning and engineering phases necessary to advance these bridge infrastructure projects toward construction. Under CFDA 20.205, preliminary engineering activities are eligible work that includes design, environmental clearance, and planning efforts for bridge replacement and rehabilitation on public roads, consistent with the program's focus on transportation infrastructure improvements.

As the designated state transportation agency, TxDOT will administer these federal funds to conduct the required engineering design studies across multiple locations within Montgomery County. This award represents a typical application of Highway Planning and Construction funding, which is distributed to states through formula and discretionary allocation mechanisms to support the advancement of highway and bridge projects from the planning and design phase through implementation.

Project description

Various locations in montgomery county; preliminary engineering for 4 bridges in montgomery county