President Trump Announces $900 MILLION in USDOT Infrastructure Grants by Tweet Storm

Washington, D.C. – On Thursday, President Donald Trump took to Twitter to announce hundreds of millions in dollars of infrastructure funding to twenty states.

In the series of Tweets, the President noted the amount being awarded by the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) to each state and also expressed the purpose for the funding.

It’s part of the Trump Administration’s Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) discretionary grant program.

INFRA advances a grant program established in the 2015 Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act.

Project applications were evaluated by a team of more than two dozen career staff in the Department and selected based on established criteria to align them with national and regional economic vitality goals.

The program increases the impact of projects by leveraging federal grant funding and incentivizing project sponsors to pursue innovative strategies, including public-private partnerships.

The total amount being awarded, according to the President’s Tweets, is roughly $916.15 million.

The states that will be receiving funding are Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Nevada, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, West Virginia and Wisconsin.

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In every instance, President Trump specified a benefit of the funding to the specific area, which often included economic growth, job development, and creating efficiencies in commerce and travel.

On Thursday, President Donald Trump took to Twitter to announce hundreds of millions in dollars of infrastructure funding to twenty states.

To see what President Trump had to say about each state receiving funding and its purpose, view the Tweets below.

Arkansas

Great things coming to Arkansas! $40M to be awarded to @myARDOT from @USDOT to reconstruct and improve US 67 in @PulaskiAR and Lonoke Counties. Will reduce congestion and travel time – a huge boost for economic growth!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 18, 2020

Colorado

Big news for @EagleCounty, Colorado! $60.7M proposed to @ColoradoDOT from @USDOT for improvements and enhanced safety to the Vail Pass on I-70, between miles 180-190. HUGE for safe travel through the region!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 18, 2020

Delaware

I’m designating $56.8M to @DelawareDOT to construct a redesigned interchange at I-95 and SR 896 in New Castle County. Huge improvement for traffic flow and safety in this important area!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 18, 2020

Florida

Floridians will get $10M grant from @USDOT for @MyFDOT’s I-4 to improve technology to provide travelers with better information and important messages in real time! Will make getting BACK TO WORK easier. Great work @GovRonDeSantis!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 18, 2020

Port Tampa Bay in Florida will be awarded $19.9 million from @USDOT to improve Hooker’s Point container facility, adding much-needed capacity to keep commerce moving and allowing the region to GROW!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 18, 2020

Kentucky

$55.15M will be on its way to @KYTC to widen @mtnparkway from two lanes to four lanes between the KY 191 overpass and the KY 205 interchange. Must keep the people of Kentucky moving efficiently and safely!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 18, 2020

Louisiana

Great news for Louisiana! $135M proposed to @La_DOTD from @USDOT to build 8.3 miles of elevated highway from Leeville Bridge to Golden Meadow to protect access to the area against flooding.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 18, 2020

Maine

Designating $38.1 million to @MaineDOT1 from @USDOT to replace SEVEN bridges and improve FIVE locations in Kennebec, Oxford, Penobscot, and Somerset Counties. Very important for keeping our bridges safe and people moving in the Great State of Maine!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 18, 2020

Michigan

Proud to propose a $25M award to @MichiganDOT to replace and expand the Blue Water Bridge port of entry in @Port_Huron. CRITCAL for security, operations, and commerce at our country’s third BUSIEST U.S.-Canada border crossing!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 18, 2020

Minnesota

$40M proposed to @AnokaCounty in Minnesota from @USDOT for the Ramsey Gateway Project on US Highway 10/169. Will help congestion and make travel safer and more efficient in the area!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 18, 2020

Mississippi

$71.5M will be headed to @MississippiDOT from @USDOT to finish the Greenville Bypass in Washington County. So important for economic growth in the area and reducing travel times through Western Mississippi on US 82!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 18, 2020

Nevada

I’m proposing a $50M award to @nevadadot from @USDOT to reconstruct the Tropicana Avenue/I-15 interchange. So important for improving and reducing traffic in this booming area!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 18, 2020

North Carolina

$25M coming your way @NCDOT! The great state of North Carolina is set to be awarded @USDOT funding to help complete highway improvements in the US 74 corridor in Cleveland, Columbus, and Robeson Counties. Huge for travel and growth in the area!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 18, 2020

Oklahoma

.@TulsaPort, $6.2M is coming your way from @USDOT to bring major upgrades and improve rail transportation to the port. HUGE for JOBS and the economy in the region!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 18, 2020

Rhode Island

.@RIDOTNews is set to be awarded $65 million from @USDOT to complete multiple safety improvements and repairs to the RI-246 corridor – greatly improving travel through the region!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 18, 2020

South Carolina

.@SCDOTPress will have $34.6M headed its way for a new interchange on I-77 in Rock Hill! This will facilitate access to a 234-acre development site at Exit 81. HUGE innovation and development coming to the area! @RockHillSCCity @YorkCountySC @YorkCountySCGov
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 18, 2020

Tennessee

Great things headed to Tennessee! $11.2M is headed to @myTDOT from @USDOT to install fiber optic communications on I-40 from Memphis to Nashville. This is HUGE for safety info and broadband in a lot of communities that need it!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 18, 2020

Texas

.@Port_Houston in Texas is set to receive $79.5M from @USDOT for much-needed restoration and upgrades to the Barbours Cut Container Terminal. This will increase capacity and efficiency of the terminal. GREAT for economic growth in this busy region!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 18, 2020

Washington

Proposing $73.7M to @wsdot for the Puget Sound Gateway Program from @USDOT. Will build “missing links” to the Ports and improve commerce and safety – BIG boost to the economy and JOBS!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 18, 2020

West Virginia

.@WVDOT will be awarded $12 million from @USDOT to help finish the Corridor H project between Kerens and Parsons, key to a booming economy in the Great State of West Virginia!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 18, 2020

Wisconsin

I’m proud to propose a $6.8M award to @WisconsinDOT from @USDOT to complete the last phase of the Merrimac Bridge rehabilitation – more efficient and lower cost rail car travel over Lake Wisconsin!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 18, 2020

As required under the FAST Act, Congress will have 60 days to review the Department’s proposed project awardees.

After the 60-day review period, the Department is free to begin obligating funding.