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Federal Pause of Army Corps Projects Clouds Cape Cod Bridge Replacements

Massachusetts officials say $1.72 billion is committed; near-term oversight remains uncertain during a federal review.

The Sagamore Bridge over the Cape Cod Canal.
The Sagamore Bridge over the Cape Cod Canal, along with the Bourne Bridge are slated to be replaced beginning in 2027. The bridges were built in the mid-1930’s. The project is expected to take 7-10 years to complete. (Mark Stockwell/The Boston Herald)
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Overview

  • OMB Director Russell Vought announced a pause and review of more than $11 billion in “lower-priority” U.S. Army Corps of Engineers projects, citing the government shutdown.
  • The Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works said limited oversight capacity requires pausing some projects for review, with potential limits, cancellations, or reprioritization to follow.
  • Vought did not name the Sagamore and Bourne bridges, yet Massachusetts leaders voiced concern and said they have received no formal notice that the projects are targeted.
  • State leaders cite $1.72 billion in federal commitments, including $350 million for Sagamore and $250 million for Bourne under a memorandum of agreement, alongside more than $700 million in state funding.
  • The bridge replacements remain in environmental review and early design, but the federal review introduces uncertainty for near-term funding and oversight.