Published Aug. 13, 2026
Pennsylvania is planning to invest more than $90 billion in transportation infrastructure over the next 12 years under a newly approved statewide program.
The Pennsylvania State Transportation Commission approved the plan Aug. 6. The program covers improvements to highways, bridges, public transit, railroads, airports and other transportation infrastructure across the state.
The proposed investment is more than 3% higher than the previous 12-year plan approved in 2025.
Before the program moves forward, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation must submit it to the Federal Highway Administration and Federal Transit Administration for review. The FHWA, working with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, will also review whether the plan meets federal air quality requirements.
Billions Planned for Transportation Projects
The first four years of the program are expected to receive significant funding across several transportation categories.
Pennsylvania plans to allocate:
- $16.9 billion for state highway and brid
- ge projects
- $12.9 billion for public transit
- $367 million for multimodal transportation projects
- $240 million for rail freight
- $154 million for aviation
The program is scheduled to begin Oct. 1.
The State Transportation Commission is required by state law to update Pennsylvania’s 12-year transportation program every two years. The latest plan is intended to guide infrastructure spending and project priorities across the state.
PennDOT Reports Progress on Roads and Bridges
Pennsylvania has already made significant progress on its transportation network in recent years.
Since Gov. Josh Shapiro took office in 2023, the state has improved more than 21,000 miles of roads and advanced work on 1,931 state and local bridges, according to PennDOT.
The new 12-year program is designed to continue that work while expanding investment across other transportation systems.
Federal Funding Remains a Key Factor
The state’s infrastructure plans come as uncertainty continues around federal transportation funding.
The federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is scheduled to expire Sept. 30, 2026. The law has provided significant funding for transportation and infrastructure projects nationwide.
Pennsylvania officials said the new state transportation plan assumes federal funding will continue after the law expires, but at 2026 funding levels throughout the 12-year program.
Federal lawmakers have taken steps to provide additional funding in the short term. The U.S. Senate passed a stopgap budget reconciliation measure Aug. 8 that would fund the federal government through Dec. 11 and provide funding for surface transportation projects.
Pennsylvania is still waiting for longer-term federal reauthorization of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
Infrastructure Investment Continues Across the U.S.
Pennsylvania’s transportation investment comes as infrastructure construction remains active in several parts of the country.
Rail projects and water infrastructure work have seen strong activity, while federal infrastructure funding has helped move major projects from planning into construction.
For Pennsylvania, the new 12-year transportation program provides a long-term framework for maintaining and upgrading its infrastructure. The final program will depend in part on federal review and the availability of federal transportation funding.
