Naples bridge planning analysis BIP grant

The Federal Highway Administration awarded Local Highway TECH Assist Council $750,000 on March 19, 2026, under the Bridge Investment Program (CFDA 20.264) to conduct comprehensive planning analysis for the Naples Bridge, including feasibility assessment, environmental impact evaluation, revenue forecasting, and identification of viable funding strategies for replacement, rehabilitation, preservation, or protection of the bridge. The award supports detailed technical and environmental assessments to establish groundwork for a viable and sustainable bridge project that meets the community's long-term infrastructure needs. Local Highway TECH Assist Council, a State Government Council of Governments entity headquartered in Boise, Idaho, is the recipient. Performance occurs in Idaho with an expected completion date of June 9, 2028. The Bridge Investment Program is a competitive discretionary grant program authorized under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act that focuses on reducing the number of bridges in poor or fair condition at risk of deterioration, extending direct funding eligibility to states, metropolitan planning organizations, local governments, tribal governments, and federal lands management agencies.

Project description

The primary purpose of this project is to facilitate a comprehensive planning process that encompasses feasibility analysis, revenue forecasting, and the identification of viable funding strategies for the replacement, rehabilitation, preservation, or protection of the naples bridge. By enabling detailed assessments of technical feasibility, environmental impacts, and potential funding mechanisms, the naples bridge planning project lays the groundwork for developing a project that is both viable and sustainable, ensuring that the community's long-term infrastructure needs are met. By conducting a thorough feasibility study, the project aims to explore alternatives that are both innovative and practical, addressing technical and environmental concerns.