Massachusetts Senators Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey announced the inclusion of $350 million in federal funding intended to fix Cape Cod bridges.
By Irvin RodriguezThis is the first part of funding as this initial $350 million is part of a commitment of $600 million to fix the bridges.
“Securing $350 million in the Senate Appropriations bill is a critical win in the decades-long effort to replace the aging Cape Cod Canal bridges. We will continue pushing to ensure this funding is signed into law and appreciate our ongoing partnership with Governor Healey, the Biden Administration and Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Murray as we continue to prioritize this federal investment in our infrastructure.” said Elizabeth Warren in a press release.Sign up for NECN newsletters.
“This is very exciting and welcome news on a project that has been a top priority for our administration. I am grateful to President Biden, Senator Warren and Senator Markey for their leadership in including this critical funding to move the Cape Cod Canal Bridges Project forward, invest in new infrastructure, and boost our regional economy. We will continue working closely with our local, state, and federal partners to see this project through.