Utah and Florida lead the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials's list—in terms of dollar value—of projects that are ready to start if funded in a federal economic stimulus plan, expected to be proposed in coming weeks.
Together the two states estimate they have $17.8 billion in road and bridge projects for which contracts could be awarded within 180 days of receiving stimulus aid. That amount represents 28% of the $64.3 billion in projects for all 50 states and the District of Columbia, according to AASHTO's tally, released Dec. 5.