A $3 trillion coronavirus relief bill proposed on May 12, included $15 billion in funds for state departments of transportation, but that is lower than the almost $50 billion that the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) officials estimates DOTs will need. Some states have begun to suspend major road and bridge construction projects, others have delayed approving contracts to start work, even though this is the peak season for construction, because of the uncertainty of revenues, Howard said. Some state transportation departments have furloughed or laid off employees, she said. Maintenance projects would have to be prioritized and some put off.
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