{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://clyburn.house.gov/clyburn-joins-groundbreaking-for-i-95-bridges-over-lake-marion-replacement-project/", "Clyburn Joins Groundbreaking for I-95 Bridges Over Lake Marion Replacement Project", "2026-04-06", "2026", "2026-04", "Democrat", "House", "SC", "James E. Clyburn", "C000537", "clyburn.house.gov", "clyburn", "https://clyburn.house.gov/press-releases/", "scraper", "SANTEE, SC \u2014 Congressman James E. Clyburn of South Carolina joined local leaders and officials for the groundbreaking ceremony marking the start of construction on the replacement of the I-95 bridges over Lake Merion in Clarendon County.\n\nThis major infrastructure investment will enhance safety, improve traffic flow, support regional and interstate commerce along one of the Southeast\u2019s most critical transportation corridors. The I-95 bridges over Lake Marion serve as a vital link for freight and passenger travel along the East Coast. The replacement project will modernize the corridor, improve structural integrity, and enhance long-term reliability for motorists traveling through South Carolina.\n\nThe project is supported by a significant federal investment made possible through one of the largest federal discretionary grant awards ever received by the South Carolina Department of Transportation, underscoring the strong partnership between state and federal leaders to modernize America\u2019s infrastructure. This $175 million grant award was a USDOT milestone first federal grant agreement under the Bridge Investment Program.\n\n\u201cFor years, we have worked to secure the resources needed to modernize this critical corridor,\u201d said Congressman James E. Clyburn. \u201cThis investment will not only improve safety and reliability but also strengthen our economy by ensuring goods can move efficiently along the East Coast. I am proud to support this project and the benefits it will bring to South Carolina and beyond.\u201d\n\n\u201cToday\u2019s groundbreaking is a proud moment for Team South Carolina and a testament to what can be accomplished when state and federal partners work together to deliver for the people of South Carolina,\u201d said South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster. \u201cThese new bridges will strengthen one of our most important transportation corridors, improve safety for drivers, and help drive continued economic development across our state.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe Trump Administration is delivering results at an unprecedented pace to rebuild America\u2019s crumbling infrastructure one project at a time,\u201d said Federal Highway Administrator Sean McMaster. \u201cThis investment in South Carolina exemplifies Secretary Duffy\u2019s leadership to get America Building Again and put shovels in the ground to deliver for South Carolina\u2019s transportation needs, not just for South Carolina today, but for its future.\u201d\n\n\u201cThis project represents a major milestone for South Carolina and for everyone who relies on I-95,\u201d said Justin Powell, Secretary of Transportation for SCDOT. \u201cReplacing the Lake Marion bridges ensures we are delivering a safer, more reliable corridor that supports economic growth and keeps people and goods moving efficiently through our state for decades to come.\u201d\n\nThe project includes full replacement of both bridge structures and improvements to the surrounding roadway approaches. Once complete, the new bridges will meet current engineering standards and provide long-term durability with reduced maintenance needs. Construction is expected to take several years, with work phased to minimize disruptions to traffic along this vital interstate corridor.", 1, "2026-04-08T05:38:19Z", "2026-04-08T05:39:49Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://clyburn.house.gov/clyburn-joins-groundbreaking-for-i-95-bridges-over-lake-marion-replacement-project/"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 0.8627690840512514, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}