Congressman Secures $3M for Virginia Coalfields Expressway

Funding will support expansion of major transportation project in the region.

Feb. 4, 2026 at 9:23am

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U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) announced that he secured $3 million in federal funding for the Virginia Coalfields Expressway through the recently passed Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026. The funding will support the Corridor Q – U.S. 460 Connector Phase II Paving Project being carried out by the Virginia Coalfields Expressway Authority.

Why it matters

The Virginia Coalfields Expressway is a major transportation infrastructure project in the region that will help improve connectivity and economic development opportunities. This federal funding represents a significant investment in the project's continued expansion.

The details

The $3 million in funding was included in the broader government spending package that Congress passed and President Trump signed into law on February 3, 2026. Congressman Griffith submitted the funding request for the Virginia Coalfields Expressway Authority as part of the fiscal year 2026 appropriations process.

  • The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026 was passed by Congress and signed into law by President Trump on February 3, 2026.
  • The $3 million in funding will support the Corridor Q – U.S. 460 Connector Phase II Paving Project.

The players

Morgan Griffith

U.S. Congressman representing Virginia's 9th congressional district and a member of the Republican Party.

Virginia Coalfields Expressway Authority

The state agency responsible for the development and expansion of the Virginia Coalfields Expressway, a major transportation infrastructure project in the region.

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What they’re saying

“This government funding package, which I supported, delivers critical funds to Ninth District community projects.”

— Morgan Griffith, U.S. Congressman

What’s next

The Virginia Coalfields Expressway Authority will use the $3 million in federal funding to continue the Corridor Q – U.S. 460 Connector Phase II Paving Project, which is a key part of the overall expressway expansion.

The takeaway

This federal investment in the Virginia Coalfields Expressway demonstrates the importance of the project for improving transportation connectivity and supporting economic development in the region. The funding secured by Congressman Griffith will help advance a critical infrastructure initiative for the local community.