Va. transportation board covers $193M shortfall with construction funds

By: Nathaniel Cline

Outlets: Virginia Mercury

Published: May 20, 2026

Words: 434

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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The Commonwealth Transportation Board voted to transfer funds from construction projects and other areas to address a $193 million budget shortfall caused by increased spending on storm response and employee bonuses during Wednesday’s business meeting.

The Virginia Department of Transportation reported that emergency responses — including snowstorms, hurricanes, and flooding — cost the agency an estimated $418.4 million. The department also had to come up with an additional $12 million after lawmakers updated the state …

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