State Highway Administration Receives $32 Million Federal Grant To Advance Use Of Low-Carbon Construction Materials

Federal Grant Aids Maryland Efforts to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions

(December 18, 2024) - The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration has been awarded a nearly $32 million Low-Carbon Transportation Materials grant through the U.S. Department of Transportation. This funding will enable the State Highway Administration to fund the use of low carbon materials on highway construction projects that lead to lowering the project's carbon footprint.

"Having a world-class transportation system includes using and investing in materials that are better for the environment and create green jobs. This is another example of MDOT leading the way to reduce carbon emissions and support the state's climate goals," said Maryland Transportation Secretary Paul J. Wiedefeld. "Thank you to Maryland's fantastic federal delegation for helping secure this grant."

The grant will advance the State Highway Administration's use of low-carbon materials and that supports the overall reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from transportation. The agency already is using reclaimed asphalt pavement and concrete mixes on certain projects and is exploring other methods such as reuse of older asphalt by rejuvenating lost elements of the pavement.

"The State Highway Administration is eager to leverage this funding to reinforce the use of new technologies and materials that support Maryland's environmental goals," State Highway Administrator Will Pines said. "This grant will open up the use of low-carbon materials in SHA's construction program contributing to the overall reduction of Maryland's carbon footprint in transportation."

Maryland has a goal to reduce greenhouse emissions by 60% by 2031 and achieve net-zero emissions by 2045. The State Highway Administration is committed to lowering greenhouse gasses on construction and maintenance projects and will continue to explore techniques in alignment with the Maryland Department of Transportation's Carbon Reduction Strategy and build upon work supported by the Federal Highway Administration's Climate Challenge.

For a list of all major State Highway Administration projects, visit Project Portal or the homepage at roads.maryland.gov. For a look at real-time traffic conditions, go to md511.maryland.gov.

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