January 18, 2024 - Pittsburgh, PA
Repairs are on the way for the Fort Duquesne, West End and McKees Rocks Bridges in Allegheny County, thanks to $132 million in new investments the Shapiro-Davis Administration announced by Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis and Pennsylvania Secretary of Transportation (PennDOT) Mike Carroll at a news conference in Pittsburgh. "Pittsburgh's bridges carry thousands of Pennsylvanians and millions of dollars' worth of goods every single day - they're critical to Western Pennsylvania and our economic success. My Administration has a GSD attitude - we're getting stuff done for the people of Pennsylvania - and with the help of state funding, we were able to repair 74 bridges and 7,011 miles of roads across the Commonwealth last year," said Governor Josh Shapiro. "Today, my Administration is continuing to build on that progress by investing $132 million in additional federal and state funding to repair vital bridges across Allegheny County. Pennsylvania's progress has often been tied to our ability to complete major projects that spur economic growth and create real opportunity - and with these new investments my Administration will continue to safely, quickly, and skillfully strengthen Allegheny County's infrastructure." "Pittsburgh is the City of Bridges - they knit together our neighborhoods, as local residents go to and from school, work, shopping and civic events," said Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis. "Governor Shapiro and I understand how important bridges are for our communities and our region's economic vitality, and that's why our Administration is investing $132 million in additional funding to repair and restore these three iconic spans. In addition, more infrastructure spending equals more jobs - good-paying, family-sustaining jobs. We're proud to stand with our union brothers and sisters, who are working hard to rebuild Pennsylvania." The increased federal funds from the infrastructure law mean PennDOT has more "spike" funding that can be allocated at the secretary's discretion, as part of the state's 12-year transportation program.Speakers Include:Lieutenant Governor Austin DavisPennDOT Secretary Mike CarrollSouthwestern Pennsylvania Commission Executive Director Rich FitzgeraldRep. Aerion AbneyAllegheny/Fayette Central Labor Council President Darrin Kelly
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