What happened: The total value of state and local government transportation contract awards was $152.2 billion in 2025 – a new record – up from $132.2 billion in 2024, according to data compiled by ARTBA’s economics team.
Breaking it down: Some modes saw growth as major projects moved forward:
- Annual totals were up 15 percent for bridge and tunnel awards and 3.5 percent for highways.
- The value of rail and transit awards totaled $15.7 billion, up from $2.8 billion in 2024.
- Major projects breaking ground in 2025 include Tampa’s Westshore Interchange, the LA Metro I-105 Express Lanes, I-35 Capital Express Central Project (Lady Bird Lake Segment) in Texas, the Frederick Douglass Tunnel in Maryland, improvement projects at the Port of Long Beach, Calif., and the Arizona I-10 reconstruction.
Dig Deeper: Access the Transportation Construction Market Intelligence dashboard to see state specific data for 2025.
Total Value of State & Local Transportation Contract Awards
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