Largest federal award MBTA has won to date.

The Healey-Driscoll Administration, the Massachusetts Congressional delegation, and Boston Mayor Michelle Wu are celebrating that Massachusetts has been awarded nearly half a billion dollars from the U.S. Department of Transportation to replace the North Station Draw One Bridge. The project will allow for more train capacity, faster and more reliable rides, and increased safety on MBTA Commuter Rail and Amtrak trains. The $472,300,616 awarded to the MBTA came from the National Infrastructure Project Assistance program (MEGA) as part of the Multimodal Project Discretionary Grant program. This is the largest federal award the MBTA has won to date.

"We know that improving our transportation infrastructure is critical for improving quality of life and making sure Massachusetts remains the best place to live, work, raise a family, and build a future," said Governor Maura Healey. "That's why our administration is competing so aggressively to win federal funding that can be put toward our roads, bridges, and public transportation. Congratulations to General Manager Eng and the MBTA team for this award that will improve train service for millions of riders. We're grateful to the Biden-Harris Administration and U.S. Department of Transportation for their continued investment in Massachusetts' transportation infrastructure."

"As someone who often commutes from North of Boston, I know firsthand what a difference this bridge replacement will make," said Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll. "Thanks to the Biden-Harris Administration and the MBTA, riders will have faster, safer, and more reliable rides to and from North Station. This project will support thousands of good-paying jobs and ensure our infrastructure remains strong and safe into the future."

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