Port Authority invests $410 million to rehab rail, wharfs in New York and New Jersey
Approval allows Port Authority staff to start issuing multiple contracts for the two programs, which will begin in 2024
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Morgan State University reveals designs for $342 million facility
Eight-story, 246,000-square-foot Science and Research Complex will house science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) programs
Kansas putting nearly $43 million toward water projects
Almost half of the funds will go to state’s agriculture agency to address sustainable and reliable water access for farmers in the High Plains Aquifer
$1.2 billion replacement bridge planned in Pennsylvania county
As part of the project, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation will reconfigure a nearby interchange, replace a separate bridge and reconstruct a local viaduct
Michigan plans $15.8 billion transportation improvements over five years
Plan includes directing $11.2 billion to roads and bridges. Transportation projects including bus, marine, rain and ports total $3.7 billion. Airports will get another $989 million
Water conservation, restoration efforts get $51 million boost
Eligible projects include those that would improve water availability, increase water quality, restore river life and ecosystems or use natural features to reduce flood risks.
Seattle’s $120 million bus line improvements to begin in 2024
City has reached final design for a 5.5-mile, corridor-based bus rapid transit system to connect the city’s downtown area.
New Jersey gets $52 million to modernize port infrastructure
Port Authority of New Jersey and New York will share $32 million to replace, modernize berth in Port Newark
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law: $400 billion for 40,000 projects
From road and bridge repairs, port and waterway expansions, airport improvements and water infrastructure construction to improving access to broadband internet and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, the law has touched almost every aspect of American life.
Ohio making significant investments in technical education
A total of $200 million to 35 schools to upgrade and expand technical education capabilities.
