$5 Billion Federal Grants to Modernize Aging Bridges Across 16 States

The Biden administration's infrastructure law targets crucial repairs and replacements for 42 bridges, addressing significant transportation bottlenecks and safety concerns.

Largest grant of $1.4 billion to replace Interstate 5 bridges between Portland, Oregon, and Vancouver, Washington.
Projects include multimodal designs to accommodate vehicles, pedestrians, bicycles, and transit.
$500 million or more allocated to major bridges in Massachusetts, Alabama, and Pennsylvania.
$319 billion is estimated to be needed for comprehensive bridge repairs nationwide.
Over 42,400 bridges are in poor condition, impacting daily commutes and commerce.

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