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U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg  today announced more than $5 billion in the so-called Large Bridge Project* awards through the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) competitive Bridge Investment Program, part of the Biden  administration’s Investing in America journey. Thirteen major bridges get funding through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The grants will fund the reconstruction, repair, and restoration – using American-made materials – of 13 nationally significant bridges in 16 states that connect communities to jobs and resources, support the economy. The bridges are critical corridors for freight travel. These projects will also address safety issues and make the bridges more resilient to extreme weather, all while creating good-paying jobs.

“For too long America let bridges fall into disrepair, which left people less safe, disrupted our supply chains, and cost people time and money – but now the Biden-Harris Administration is changing that with the biggest investment in our bridges since the Eisenhower era,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. “There are currently about 3,000 fewer bridges in poor condition than when our administration began, and today we are proud to announce funding to repair or replace 13 of America’s largest and economically significant bridges.” Continue reading →