Senator Fetterman Secures Over $52 Million in Federal Funding for Pennsylvania Infrastructure Projects

Washington, D.C.— Today, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) announced more than $52 million in federal funding for infrastructure projects across Pennsylvania. These grants, awarded through the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) under programs created by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, will fund essential upgrades to bridges, sidewalks, roads, and electric vehicle charging infrastructure. These projects aim to reconnect communities, enhance safety, and boost economic development by prioritizing underserved communities across Pennsylvania.
“I came to Washington to get real results for Pennsylvania. Bringing home this $52 million does just that. These projects will improve the infrastructure we depend on every day—from fixing up rural bridges to making sure all Pennsylvanians can move safely through their neighborhoods—we’re investing in people first, no matter their zip code,”said Senator Fetterman.“These projects will create jobs, strengthen local economies, and reconnect people with the critical resources their communities have been cut off from for too long. This is what it looks like when we rebuild from the ground up and refuse to leave anyone behind.”
These projects reflect Senator Fetterman’s commitment to being a champion for Pennsylvania’s forgotten communities and expanding access to resources and opportunities for all Pennsylvanians. From rural bridge replacements to pedestrian infrastructure in underserved neighborhoods, the following initiatives are a testament to that vision.
Revitalizing Rural Bridges: $8.5 Million
A major grant through theRural Surface Transportation Grant Programwill fund the replacement and rehabilitation of six critical bridges in Cameron, Clearfield, Elk, Jefferson, McKean, and Potter counties. These bridges are lifelines for local communities, ensuring safe and reliable access to schools, businesses, and emergency services. Senator Fetterman personally supported this project ina letterto Secretary Buttigieg.
Reconnecting Communities: $4.8 Million
Three transformative projects funded through the Reconnecting Communities Pilot Program will improve community quality of life by addressing infrastructure barriers that divide towns and neighborhoods:

Modernizing Transportation: $20.75 Million
Funding through theRebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Programwill deliver two major restoration projects in Western Pennsylvania:

Expanding EV Access: $39 Million
Pennsylvania’s EV charging network is expanding through theCharging and Fueling Infrastructure Grant Programwith these three initiatives:

Senator Fetterman played a direct role in securing several of these grants through letters of support to Secretary Buttigieg, advocating for projects inTurtle Creek,Philadelphia’s Kensington and Fairhill neighborhoods,Ridgway,Connellsville, andWest Newton. These letters emphasized the urgent need to address aging infrastructure and enhance community connectivity across the Commonwealth.
The$52,372,343 investment securedthrough these competitive grants will create good-paying jobs, stimulate local businesses, and provide safer, more sustainable transportation options for all Pennsylvanians.