$25M Funding Coming To Rebuild Bucks County's Economic Gateway

BUCKS COUNTY, PA — The county's economic gateway is ready for a rebuild.

U.S. Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) has secured a $25 million federal grant for the Bucks County Redevelopment Authority to support a full-scale revitalization of the Bristol Port Terminal.

Fitzpatrick said the transformative infrastructure project will reshape the regional economy, enhance freight mobility, and position Bucks County as a critical, strategic hub in America’s supply chain.

The grant, awarded through the U.S. Department of Transportation, will fund the construction of a new 1,100-foot dock, the modernization of offloading equipment, the dredging of about 70,000 cubic yards of material, and the integration of upgraded rail infrastructure.

“This is a major victory for Bucks County and a turning point for our region’s infrastructure future,” Fitzpatrick said. “Revitalizing the Bristol Port will create good-paying jobs, modernize our transportation network, and unlock long-term economic growth — which is exactly why I fought to secure this funding. But this is just one step. I remain fully committed to working with the Bucks County Redevelopment Authority, local leaders, and families—especially in Edgely— on the additional infrastructure projects already in motion to address local vehicular traffic while enhancing local commerce. Together, we’ll continue making investments that strengthen our communities and improve quality of life across the board.”

The $25 million investment represents one of the largest federal infrastructure investments in Bucks County history, Fitzpatrick said.

The project will expand the region’s industrial capacity, improve environmental resiliency, and drive long-term job creation while boosting the efficiency and reliability of the entire regional freight system.

"The revitalization of the Bristol Port Terminal represents a generational investment in our region’s infrastructure, economy, and workforce," Ralph DiGuiseppe, chairman of the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Bucks Board of Directors, praised Fitzpatrick’s leadership and the grant’s far-reaching impact. "This project will strengthen our local and regional supply chain capacity and position the port as a key economic development area for years to come."