Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center

The Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center is a key facility for transportation research operated by the U.S. Department of Transportation. It focuses on developing and testing new methods, technologies, and materials to improve highway safety, efficiency, and durability. Located in Virginia, it conducts scientific studies, laboratory tests, and field evaluations to help design better roads and transportation systems. The center collaborates with industry, academia, and government agencies to advance innovations that make travel safer, faster, and more sustainable for all users.