Virginia confronts $1.7 billion shortfall in highway maintenance funding

By: Nathaniel Cline

Outlets: Virginia Mercury

Published: September 18, 2026

Words: 1,128

Last Updated: 7 hours, 38 minutes ago

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Virginia faces a funding gap of at least $1.7 billion for highway maintenance work, with roads falling into disrepair creating an economic and safety liability that could affect future construction projects across the commonwealth, state transportation department staff reported this week.

Over the past 20 years, Virginia’s bridge inventory has grown by 400, with a current total of 21,200 bridges. Pavement has increased by 2,000 miles, to 59,700 miles, while pavement lane miles have …

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