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E-Scene December 2024

2025 federal aid project deadlines reminder

By: Angela Murphy, State Aid Federal Plans Engineer

The deadline for State Aid authorization of 2025 federal projects is June 1, 2025. Please note, in previous years this deadline was somewhat flexible, there will be very few exceptions going forward. To help us manage the federal aid program, deadlines for submittals are listed below.

  • December 1, 2024 - The first draft of the Project Memo (PM) is due to the district
  • April 1, 2025 - State Aid must have the following:
    • Approved PM or EA study/report
    • Approved Right-of-Way Certificate #1 or #1A
    • Updated Engineer’s Estimate
    • Plans approved by District State Aid Engineer (DSAE) and submitted to Central Office OR plans approved by Metro State Aid
  • May 15, 2025 - All other information necessary to request authorization, such as permits, working days computation, and special provision information must be in Central Office or Metro State Aid.

The following federal aid programs are excluded from the April 1st deadline:

  • High priority projects
  • Federal Lands Access Program (FLAP)
  • Emergency relief

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to Angela Murphy, Mitch Deer or your DSAE.