According to congressional figures, the Park Service needs to find $36 million in matching funds for the $90 million federal grant. The Arlington Memorial Bridge, a symbol both of American ingenuity and the nation’s sagging infrastructure, has received a $90 million grant for a massive reconstruction project, officials said Tuesday. It is not clear where the rest of the money will come from, although the Park Service could seek additional federal money. [Memorial Bridge, symbol of U.S. strength, is corroded, partly shut down ]“This significant federal investment will go a long way towards ensuring that Memorial Bridge remains open, which is welcome news for the region’s commuters,” said a joint statement from Sens. The Park Service alone says that nationwide, it has a backlog of about $6 billion in transportation-related fixes that need to be made.

Source: Washington Post July 05, 2016 20:37 UTC