Vermont will receive $25.8 million in federal funding to help replace the Readsboro Bridge , which spans the Deerfield River, according to a news release.
The money comes from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Rural Surface Transportation Grant Program , made possible by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
“Bolstering Vermont’s infrastructure is crucial to ensuring the safety, security and success of families, workers and people traveling through the Green Mountain State,” the Vermont Congressional Delegation said in a statement. “The replacement of the Readsboro Bridge will boost southern Vermont’s critical infrastructure, improve safety and accessibility and make Readsboro more resilient to extreme weather.”…