# Congress Extends Surface Transportation Funding

Congress has extended federal surface transportation funding under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) through December 11, 2026, providing a temporary continuation of support for infrastructure projects. However, this extension excludes certain advance appropriations, notably impacting bridge rehabilitation initiatives. The construction industry remains uncertain about funding beyond this date as the multiyear BUILD America 250 reauthorization bill is still pending. This short-term extension delays a potential funding cliff but signals ongoing legislative negotiations that could affect contract execution and project planning.

- Infrastructure contractors should prepare for potential funding disruptions after December 11, 2026, as long-term appropriations remain unresolved.
- Contract clauses related to contingencies, termination, suspension, and delay may become active if funding lapses, increasing legal and financial risks for contractors.
- Procurement professionals should monitor developments in the BUILD America 250 reauthorization to anticipate changes in funding levels and project priorities.
- Organizations involved in bridge rehabilitation projects should assess the impact of excluded advance appropriations on their current and planned contracts.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Grants & Funding
**Published:** September 25, 2026

### Government Entities
- United States Congress
- House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
- House Ways and Means Committee

### Key Quotes
> When that happens, costs increase. From a legal perspective, contract clauses that are typically already in the contract documents, for instance involving contingencies, termination, suspension, conditional payment and delay or suspension are activated.
> — Michael Clark, Partner, Smith Currie Oles

### Sources
- [Infrastructure contractors dodged a funding cliff, but another looms on Dec. 11 | Construction Dive](https://www.constructiondive.com/news/infrastructure-contractors-funding-dec-11-iija-build-america-250/831433) - Construction Dive