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https://himes.house.gov/press-releases?ID=45BB73F4-107F-4663-BF22-471EEEB4061D	Himes Celebrates Nearly $500 Million to Replace Two Bridges	2023-11-06	2023	2023-11	Democrat	House	CT	James A. Himes	H001047	himes.house.gov	himes	https://himes.house.gov/press-releases	page_html	Washington, DC — Today, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) announced that the Federal Railroad Administration has awarded $488.2 million for the replacement of Norwalk’s WALK Bridge and Westport’s Saugatuck River Bridge. This funding is allocated through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and comes as part of nearly $2 billion to be delivered to 10 projects across Connecticut. “After years in Congress fighting for federal money to upgrade and replace Norwalk’s WALK Bridge and the Westport Saugatuck River Bridge, I am elated to have helped secure nearly $500 million to bring these projects across the finish line,” said Congressman Himes. “I spend much of my time as a Representative thinking about how to modernize the rail systems and bridges in our community, but the best part about receiving a grant like this is knowing that eventually my constituents won’t have to think about infrastructure at all. Rather than worrying about traffic delays or train disruptions, commuters will be free to think about that big project at work, an upcoming homework assignment, or whatever else matters most in their lives.” Connecticut will receive a total of $1,998,799,600 in funding for 10 projects. The grants to be delivered to Connecticut’s Fourth Congressional District include:	1	2026-03-30T01:40:41Z	2026-03-30T11:08:25Z