US Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx has announced additional funding will be provided to help repair roads in Minnesota after they were damaged by floods in June.

The US Department of Transportation will provide a total of $4.25m in emergency relief funds from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) for the road repairs.

These funds will be an addition to an initial quick release payment of $750,000.

"We will continue to do all we can to help the state as it recovers from widespread flood damage."

Secretary Foxx said: "These emergency funds will help repair damaged roads, ensuring families and businesses can get where they need to go without lengthy detours and delays."

Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton announced a state of emergency for 35 counties in south, west, and northern Minnesota, after the storm caused an estimated $25m in damage.

Deputy federal highway administrator Gregory Nadeau said: "We will continue to work with state officials to help the residents, businesses and impacted communities in Minnesota, who depend on the affected roads.

"When it comes to fixing damaged roads, every day counts and we will continue to do all we can to help the state as it recovers from widespread flood damage."

The FHWA’s emergency relief programme provides funds for the repair or reconstruction of roads and bridges damaged by natural disasters or catastrophic events.