Maintaining the Value of America’s Interstate Highway System

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October 27th, 2026

At seventy, the Interstate Highway System continues to provide significant safety and reliability benefits, but is deteriorating, experiencing increased congestion as vehicle travel grows quickly, and is aging rapidly yet there is no adequate plan for its long-term health. While it remains the workhorse of American travel as the U.S. celebrates its 250th year, the Interstate Highway System is suffering from severe wear and escalating congestion. To meet future demands, the system urgently requires sweeping modernization, capacity expansion, and foundational reconstruction.

Maintaining the Value of America’s Interstate Highway System