Trump Admin Drops $108M for Alaska Bridge Replacement

0:00Big news out of Alaska, the Trump administration just dropped $108 million to the state's transportation department for replacing two old World War II era bridges on the Alaska highway, the Johnson River and Gerstle River spans. This marks the first big bridge project award under the Federal Highway Administration's new investment program during this administration. These bridges are beat up and way past their prime, and officials say fixing them now heads off massive headaches like three-hour detours, over one, 150 miles of rough road. That highway is a lifeline up there, hauling everything from food and construction gear to boosting tourism and keeping remote communities connected for daily life. Work kicks off in 2027 for the Johnson River Bridge, then 2029 for Gerstle, though it's still fuzzy how much. Of the total bill, this federal cash actually covers. Either way, it's a game changer keeping Alaska moving smooth.

1:00I'm Corey with the story. That's your Anchorage News today update AI-powered and always on.