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"The Bourne and the Sagamore Bridges, which are owned by the federal government, were built in 1933, and fundamentally "changed the relationship between the Cape and the rest of Massachusetts.'... They are vital assets for the Cape Cod economy and surrounding communities, and also serve as essential routes for general transportation, tourism, and evacuations in case of an emergency. However, the current bridges are nearly 90 years old, functionally obsolete, and require increasingly costly and disruptive maintenance. The bridges' structural deficiencies present an ongoing risk to the accessibility and economic stability of the Cape Cod region.

I have been advocating for federal funding for this project since taking office in 2013, and have worked to push federal agencies to the table to ensure collaboration. The urgency of replacing the Cape Cod bridges was one of the reasons I supported the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law). This legislation provided [the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers] with $17.1 billion in new funding -- including $11.6 billion for new construction -- and more than $9 billion in formula funds for Massachusetts. In the 14 months since it was signed into law by President Biden, I have advocated with the White House, the federal Department of Transportation (USDOT), and other federal agencies to ensure this project is a priority."

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