Emergency Roadway Assistance

David Cox, INDOT

To all Local Public Agencies:

Due to the storm/flood damage that occurred across the state, this is a reminder that cities/towns and counties may request federal assistance.

Roadways damaged as a result of natural disasters are eligible for federal funds to assist in repair or reconstruction. The type of funding available depends if the roadway is on the federal aid system or not. An emergency relief manual, as well as maps indicating which local roads are and are not federal aid highways/roadways and eligible for FHWA ER (emergency relief) funds, can be found at http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/reports/erm/index.htm . This Sharepoint application will enable Local Public Agencies to submit information regarding sites in need of aid along with pictures, descriptions, and estimated costs.


Emergency Relief funds are available for both “emergency repairs” (those done within 180 days of the event to keep a road/bridge open and permanent fixes. This funding is only to bring roadways back to their pre-existing condition prior to the disaster event.

Local Public Agencies seeking FHWA ER funds for federal aid highways/roadways will be asked to complete information related to sites including assessed damage and estimated costs for both temporary and permanent fixes along with pictures and input this information into the Sharepoint drive.


Again, please remember to document all costs associated with any cleanup and/or repair of flood damage. This would include all man hours, equipment hours, and materials used.

If your LPA will be using FEMA instead of FHWA ER funds, we also need the same information. Please do this quickly.