U.S. Senator Katie Britt Celebrates $550M Federal Investment into Mobile River Bridge and Bayway Project

WASHINGTON, D.C., July 12, 2024 – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.), a member of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, today celebrated a newly announced $550 million investment from the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) in the I-10 Mobile River Bridge and Bayway Project. These federal funds are a Bridge Investment Program award.

“This $550 million investment in the Mobile River Bridge and Bayway Project is a huge win for Alabamians and any American who drives along I-10,” said Senator Britt. “I was proud to help lead Alabama’s entire congressional delegation in support of this well-deserved grant award, and I appreciate Governor Ivey’s continued partnership and the leadership of the MPOs and local officials who have spearheaded this community-driven, crucial project. Returning Alabamians’ hard-earned taxpayer dollars back to our great state is a top priority of mine in the Senate, and I’ll continue fighting to do just that.”

BACKGROUND:

Since taking office in January 2023, Senator Britt has twice led the entire Alabama Congressional delegation in writing USDOT Secretary Pete Buttigieg advocating on behalf of investing federal funds in this project.

The new grant brings the total federal investment in the project to $675 million.

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