There are new developments in the effort to replace both bridges on The Cape.
The Healey Administration has now signed a Memo of Understanding with the Federal Highway Administration that will move the Sagamore Bridge rebuild forward.
So far, the state has come up with more than one point seven million dollars in federal funding for the project.
“We continue to make important progress in our efforts to rebuild both Cape Cod Bridges. After securing $1.72 billion in federal funding, we’re now moving forward with an agreement with the U.S. Department of the Army and the Federal Highway Administration that will allocate a crucial piece of that funding and allow us to begin construction on the Sagamore Bridge,” said Governor Maura Healey. “We’re grateful to our MassDOT team, as well as our Congressional delegation and federal partners for their continued partnership and commitment to delivering this project for the people of Massachusetts.”
“We understand how crucial this project is to the Cape Cod community and to the economic vitality of our entire state,” said Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll. “Today marks an important next step and brings us even closer to putting shovels in the ground.”
“This agreement is a critical milestone showing the strong collaboration across Massachusetts, the Army Corps, and US DOT to keep Cape Cod connected to the state and region for generations to come,” said Acting Federal Highway Administrator Kristin White. “FHWA is proud to partner alongside U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Massachusetts DOT as we work hand-in-hand to deliver this vital transportation infrastructure.”
“This agreement is another critical step to benefit the people of Massachusetts and visitors who depend on safe, resilient, and modernized access to Cape Cod and the islands. It is a tremendous achievement to have reached this point in the plan to replace the Cape Cod bridges,” said Michael L. Connor, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works. “The effective partnerships between the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, MassDOT and the Federal Highways Administration has developed a solution that will serve this region for decades to come.”
The total cost to rebuild both bridges is expected to be in the four point 5 million dollar range.
(Photo with thanks Jim MacKay WBZRadio)