Hoeven: $24 Million Build Grant Awarded for Bridge Replacements in Traill & Cass Counties

FARGO, N.D. – Senator John Hoeven today announced the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded a $24 million grant to replace three bridges spanning the Red River, including two bridges in Traill county and one bridge in Cass County. Currently, the bridges are severely deteriorated, with one bridge being closed and the other two subject to weight restrictions. This has significantly restricted transportation in the region, particularly for freight transit and farming operations, while slowing emergency service response times and impacting the local quality of life. Accordingly, Hoeven has been working as a member of the Senate Transportation Appropriations Committee to advance the three-bridge repair project, having: Worked to make the funding available under the Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant program. Repeatedly made the case for the project to (DOT) officials, including in a letter he recently sent with the North Dakota congressional delegation to Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy. The project is expected to finish the design phase this year and begin construction in 2027, with a goal of completing the effort in 2029. “Replacing these bridges is an important priority for communities on both sides of the Red River, especially farmers in this region. That’s why we worked to secure this $24 million award, which will restore access to these important corridors that connect our two states. Doing so will not only support economic activity by better enabling the movement of freight and commercial goods, but it will improve the quality of life for local residents,” said Hoeven. -###-