The Biden administration announced a $1.2 billion investment into Appalachian infrastructure across 11 states in cooperation with the Department of Transportation (DOT), with close to $35 million earmarked for Tennessee and Virginia this year. According to a release from the Department of Transportation, the contribution will increase funds for the Appalachian Development Highway System by 146% compared to the previous fiscal year. Over the next five years, the bill will provide more than $1.2 billion to states within the system, and fiscal year 2022 will see $246 million distributed for use.
Below is a state-by-state breakdown of the funds:
Alabama
73,875,000
Georgia
13,631,405
Kentucky
13,593,036
Maryland
11,072,956
Mississippi
10,285,444
North Carolina
16,149,326