# IIJA Expiration Puts Road Funding at Risk

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) expired in September 2026, leaving states uncertain about federal support for roadway and bridge repair, modernization, resilience, and safety projects. The law provided $326 billion for roads and bridges during 2021–2026, including $273 billion in formula funding and $53 billion in competitive grants. Without renewed advance appropriations, even a short-term extension could result in an immediate 13% reduction in road and bridge funding, while some competitive grants and newer programs may be reduced or discontinued.

- Contractors serving state and local transportation agencies should account for uncertainty in project pipelines and evaluate how state budget decisions could affect planned work.
- The next surface transportation law will shape future formula funding, competitive grant availability, and demand for roadway and bridge projects.
- The $53 billion competitive-grant component is particularly relevant to firms pursuing large-scale transportation projects or work for local governments; programs may be scaled back or discontinued.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Transportation
**Topics:** Grants & Funding, Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** November 03, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Congress (Congress)
- Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)

### Sources
- [What the Expiration of the Federal Infrastructure Law Could Mean for the Nation’s Roadways | The Pew Charitable Trusts](https://www.pew.org/en/research-and-analysis/articles/2026/11/03/what-the-expiration-of-the-federal-infrastructure-law-could-mean-for-the-nations-roadways) - The Pew Charitable Trusts