Public Lands Highways

Any public road providing access to and within Federal lands is eligible for public lands highway (PLH) funding.

• Section 202(b) of 23 U.S.C. provides for States to submit applications for funding in response to FHWA request for PLH projects.
• State Transportation Agencies are to coordinate any application with appropriate Federal land agency or Tribal government.
• Tribes and Federal agencies encouraged to work with States in developing and submitting project applications.
• The project selection is discretionary. Project selection is made by the FHWA Administrator within available funding.
• In accordance with 23 U.S.C., Section 204, funds may be transferred to Federal land management agencies to cover administrative costs associated with the PLH program, and to cover costs associated with necessary transportation planning if funding is not otherwise provided under Section 204.

For more information on the Public Lands Highways program contact the Office of Federal Lands Highway at (202) 366-9489, or (202) 366-9494 or by email to federallands.fhwa@fhwa.dot.gov.