Ayotte’s transportation plan veto raises questions about effect on NH economy

By: Paul Briand

Outlets: NH Business Review

Published: July 28, 2026

Words: 1,258

Last Updated: 5 days, 4 hours ago

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The state’s highway infrastructure is in great need of repair, according to a 2026 independent report that ties the improvements directly to the health of New Hampshire’s economy.

Long-term needs are currently underfunded, says TRIP (The Road Information Program), a private, nonprofit organization that researches surface transportation issues across the country.

Compounding the issue, Gov. Kelley Ayotte’s recent veto of the state’s newest 10-year transportation plan creates uncertainty for future state funding and …

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