National Highway Freight Program

Projects funded through the National Highway Freight Program (NHFP) designed to improve the efficient movement of freight on the National Highway Freight Network (NHFN) that preserves infrastructure, enhances safety and reduces congestion.

The National Highway Freight Program (NHFP) funds projects to improve the efficient movement of freight on the National Highway Freight Network (NHFN) and support several goals, including—

  • investing in infrastructure and operational improvements that strengthen economic competitiveness, reduce congestion, reduce the cost of freight transportation, improve reliability, and increase productivity;
  • improving the safety, security, efficiency, and resiliency of freight transportation in rural and urban areas;
  • improving the state of good repair of the NHFN;
  • using innovation and advanced technology to improve NHFN safety, efficiency, and reliability;
  • improving the efficiency and productivity of the NHFN; etc.

50% NHFP funding is dedicated to local freight projects. Local NHFP projects for FFY 2022-25 are included in the following list:

Funded projects:

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