Traffic & Transit
U.S. Secretary Of Transportation Pete Buttigieg Tours Philadelphia's MLK Drive Bridge Construction
A year into construction, Buttigieg said he's impressed by PennDOT's creativity so far.
March 13, 2024
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg visited Philadelphia Tuesday morning to tour the progress of the construction underway on the MLK Drive Bridge.
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The MLK Drive Bridge has been closed to traffic since 2021. And just last year, the rehabilitation project began. A year into construction, Buttigieg said he's impressed by PennDOT's creativity so far.
Buttigieg walked through areas where construction crews replaced the bridge deck, barriers and railing. The $20 million project is fully funded by the federal government. But, of course, that money comes from taxpayer dollars. It's part of President Biden's five-year infrastructure plan, which includes the Bridge Formula Program.
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