Iowa Bridges Will Benefit from $44 Million Grassley-Backed Federal Investment

Iowa Bridges Will Benefit from $44 Million Grassley-Backed Federal Investment

BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA - U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) today announced Iowa will receive $44,640,000 to replace eight bridges across seven counties, including Cedar Rapids' Arc of Justice bridge. The U.S. Department of Transportation will administer the resources through its Bridge Investment Program, which was established in the Grassley-backed Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).

"Iowans consistently raise concerns about the safety of our bridges, and rightfully so - our bridges need upgrades. That's one of the reasons I voted for the bipartisan infrastructure law," Grassley said. "These grants will improve commuter safety and flood resilience, and strengthen our regional supply chain to help get Iowa products to market."

Award Details:

Washington County will receive $38,640,000 to remove and replace seven bridges in Washington, Hamilton, Buchanan, Jones, Cedar and Monroe counties.

The City of Cedar Rapids will receive $6,000,000 to replace the 86-year-old Arc of Justice bridge with a new, cable-stayed design. This will help raise the bridge above potential flood waters and improve hydraulic flow, reducing the height of Cedar Rapids' upstream floodwall.

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