Highways have two important impacts on the economy.
Investment also lays the foundation for future job growth by making markets more accessible.
Second, highway investment increases national productivity by improving mobility and reducing transportation costs for businesses and families. One of the most tangible benefits of highway investment is the immediate employment generated by construction. This is called direct employment. Material purchases support 20,924 jobs in supplying industries, or indirect employment. Another 15,395 jobs are supported in industries benefiting from direct or indirect employment.