Alaska Wins $115M for Port Upgrades

0:00Alaska just scored over $115 million in federal grants from the U.S. Department of Transportation to upgrade its ports. Governor Mike Dunn-Levy announced it this week with seven projects out of 37 nationwide heading to the last frontier. The biggest chunk, $38.6 million, goes to Skagway for a new industrial dock and freight ramp. Another 34 million expands Port Mackenzie with cargo space and barge fixes while 20.4 million helps the Alaska Railroad upgrade. A tunnel and buy new railcars. These upgrades hit ports in Homer, Anchorage, Whittier, and even Tiny Chevak, replacing old floats, planning petroleum fixes, and designing new docks. Officials say it'll boost safety and keep supply chains strong for everyday Alaskan life. Governor Dunn-Levy called these ports the economic lifelines of communities and transportation directors Shannon McCarthy highlighted how they support. Freight moving by water, especially that big Port Mackenzie win. This comes right as Anchorage kicks off its own $2.7 billion

1:05port overhaul to rebuild a key cargo terminal, so the timing couldn't. Be better for locking in reliable goods flow up north. Stay informed with Anchorage news today, AI-powered updates. I'm Cory with the story.