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Rep. Courtney Marks Two Year Anniversary of Federal Infrastructure Law

November 15, 2023

$3.7 billion in federal funding will support projects across the Second Congressional District

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Joe Courtney marked the second anniversary since President Biden signed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act into law and highlighted projects across the region made possible by the new law. 

“The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is allowing towns in every corner of eastern Connecticut to make critical projects a reality that have been on the “to-do” list for years. From fixing roads and bridges, to upgrading airports, expanding broadband, creating new housing, and much more, the Infrastructure Law is making eastern Connecticut safer and more resilient for decades to come – all while creating thousands of good paying jobs. As our region attracts more businesses and a record number of new employees, the infrastructure law is also pivotal in ensuring we can expand infrastructure to meet growing demand,” said Rep. Joe Courtney.

Since enactment, the federal government has announced $4 billion in funding from the federal infrastructure law for 114 specific projects across the state of Connecticut. Thanks to Rep. Courtney’s ongoing advocacy and urging, $3.7 billion of federal funding will support projects across the Second Congressional District. For example:

  1. Transforming transit infrastructure in downtown New London
  2. Expanding access to broadband
  3. Preserving the Long Island Sound
  4. Improving regional airports
  5. Repairing the Gold Star Bridge
  6. Replacing the CT River Bridge
  7. Removing lead pipes from water infrastructure  
  8. Repairing Forge Hill Road Bridge
  9. Transforming abandoned land into residential and commercial space
  10. Expanding EV charging networks  

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