Highway, Street & Bridge Construction NAICS 237310

Apr 17, 2026 - Several State DOTs Announce 2026 Projects

• State transportation departments are launching major construction seasons in 2026, with spending focused on highways, bridges, and multimodal infrastructure across several states, according to Construction Dive. Minnesota plans more than 200 road and bridge projects, along with 51 multimodal efforts, totaling hundreds of millions of dollars. Ohio is leading in scale, allocating $3.4 billion to 977 projects, including bridge repairs and roadway improvements. Texas is advancing multibillion-dollar highway expansions and mobility upgrades, highlighted by a $4.5 billion interstate initiative. Utah has outlined $2.8 billion for 176 new projects, emphasizing highway improvements, transit, and pedestrian infrastructure. Wisconsin is undertaking more than 400 projects, including major highway expansions and reconstructions valued in the billions. Across states, investment is concentrated on improving safety, expanding capacity, and modernizing transportation networks.
• State transportation agencies are increasingly adopting high-resolution dashcam imagery and other on-vehicle tools to monitor road assets and guide maintenance, according to Engineering News-Record. Alabama’s DOT is now using Bentley Systems’ Blyncsy platform, which crowdsources dashcam images and applies AI with 97% accuracy to assess conditions such as guardrails, signage, and striping. Bentley says more than 80% of DOTs have deployed or are considering the technology, and Hawaii’s DOT has already cut guardrail inspection times through its program. Ohio’s DOT is testing Blyncsy alongside LIDAR and Honda-provided sensors in a pilot with the University of Cincinnati, reducing duplicate trips and consolidating inspections across 49,000 lane miles. Early tests revealed some inconsistencies, but officials expect improved accuracy in the next phase and are exploring real-time crowdsourcing as connected-vehicle partnerships expand.

• Construction industry leaders are urging swift action on the next federal highway bill as the current authorization under the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act expires September 30, according to Construction Dive. Congressional committees are drafting a bipartisan reauthorization, expected to span five years and potentially total about $550 billion, with a focus on roads, bridges, transit, and rail, along with permitting reforms and a proposed electric vehicle fee to support the Highway Trust Fund. Industry groups warn that failure to pass a bill on time would create uncertainty for infrastructure projects and equipment investment. Key challenges include limited legislative time, a projected $280 billion Highway Trust Fund shortfall by 2034, and the need for bipartisan support in a divided Congress. Construction leaders say a long-term, fully funded bill would provide stability and sustain demand across the sector.
• State transportation agencies are increasingly adopting high-resolution dashcam imagery and other on-vehicle tools to monitor road assets and guide maintenance, according to Engineering News-Record. Alabama’s DOT is now using Bentley Systems’ Blyncsy platform, which crowdsources dashcam images and applies AI with 97% accuracy to assess conditions such as guardrails, signage, and striping. Bentley says more than 80% of DOTs have deployed or are considering the technology, and Hawaii’s DOT has already cut guardrail inspection times through its program. Ohio’s DOT is testing Blyncsy alongside LIDAR and Honda-provided sensors in a pilot with the University of Cincinnati, reducing duplicate trips and consolidating inspections across 49,000 lane miles. Early tests revealed some inconsistencies, but officials expect improved accuracy in the next phase and are exploring real-time crowdsourcing as connected-vehicle partnerships expand.