This $3,590,518 federal Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation Maritime Administration under the United States Marine Highway Grants program (CFDA 20.816) will fund necessary equipment and infrastructure improvements for the Helena-West Helena-Philips County Port Authority in West Helena, Arkansas. The project includes the design, engineering, and construction of container yard surface improvements, access roadway upgrades, and the purchase of 10 chassis, spreader bars, a lift truck, yard hostler, and bomb cart to enhance container handling capabilities at the port. These investments aim to mitigate landside transportation congestion, expand marine transportation options, and generate public benefits by facilitating more efficient freight movement through the utilization of waterborne transportation. The award was granted on December 13, 2024, with a targeted completion date of July 30, 2029.
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