But damage and economic impact cost could reach $6 billion, says a Moody's estimate, as President Joe Biden releases funds for emergency repairs and announces FEMA official as federal coordinator for long-term reconstruction

Grants went to 10 projects in eight states and the District of Columbia.

State DOT dumps stalled $7.3B private developer approach of previous administration, but with public funding not in hand, design and construction is years away.

Nearly 20 years after beginning construction and $1.23 billion later, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Charleroi Lock and Dam in Monessen, Pa., is scheduled to be completed later this year. 

Construction and transportation officials say implementing the new requirements could pose problems.

The charges result from an ongoing probe into anticompetitive conduct in the asphalt paving sector, officials say.

A $283-million gas power plant being built near Billings may face added environmental scrutiny as state Supreme Court weighs Aug. 14 lower court ruling of state law barring greenhouse gas emission impact review as unconstitutional.

Report by transportation trade group ARTBA says the number of deficient bridges declined by 560, or 1.3%, over the past year.

Proposed EPA mandate's reliance on hydrogen and carbon capture evoked concern in comments sent by an Aug. 9 deadline, but supporters say investment in clean transition approaches already are well underway. 

City officials plan to replace the Rikers Island jail with facilities in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan and Queens.