Mississippi river bridges resilience of multimodal infrastructure through floodplain restoration and protection

The City of West Memphis received a $1.4 million Project Grant from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205), awarded on September 25, 2025, with a completion date of September 30, 2031. The project, titled "Mississippi River Bridges Resilience of Multimodal Infrastructure Through Floodplain Restoration and Protection," focuses on enhancing the resilience and structural integrity of multimodal transportation infrastructure in Arkansas, specifically addressing bridge vulnerabilities related to flood risk and floodplain conditions along the Mississippi River.

The funded initiative delivers comprehensive infrastructure improvements through floodplain restoration and protection activities designed to mitigate flood-related risks to critical bridge assets. These efforts support the Federal Highway Administration's mandate under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to improve and preserve transportation infrastructure while building climate and natural hazard resilience. The project represents a six-year implementation effort combining engineering assessments, environmental compliance, and physical restoration or protective measures to safeguard multimodal transportation connectivity and economic vitality in the region.