An ongoing AGC survey of highway chapters and members indicated that Washington State and Vermont have become the second and third states, after Pennsylvania, to issue guidance halting all department of transportation (DOT) construction projects. As an addendum to his “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” proclamation, Washington Governor Jay Inslee temporarily halted all construction projects, effective immediately. The suspension broadly covers all Washington DOT projects with a limited number of exceptions. Vermont Governor Phil Scott also halted the majority of public construction projects in his state until April 15. In addition, the Ohio DOT announced a decision to defer two major new projects, collectively estimated at $192 million, to the first two quarters of FY 2021. This decision was based on the concern of a significant decrease in revenue generated from the state’s motor fuels tax due to the state’s stay at home order. AGC will continue to remain in contact with chapters and members to monitor nationwide how states are handling construction projects in response to various efforts to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.
For more information, contact Brian Deery, Senior Director, Highway & Transportation Division, at brian.deery@agc.org.