The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority was awarded a $70,450,486 Project Grant by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration under the Nationally Significant Freight and Highway Projects (NSFHP) program, also known as the Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) program. The grant, awarded on January 25, 2024, will fund the Newport Pell Bridge Rehabilitation Project in Jamestown, RI, with an expected completion date of June 30, 2029. As the state government transit authority awardee, the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority will oversee this major infrastructure project aimed at improving connectivity in the Jamestown area. The NSFHP program provides federal financial assistance for highway, freight rail, port, and intermodal projects of national or regional significance to improve freight mobility, enhance safety, reduce congestion, and strengthen supply chains across the United States.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $15.4m | 1/25/24 |