US DOT Awards $24 Million Grant To Replace 3 Bridges

North Dakota US Senator John Hoeven announced Wednesday that the US Department of Transportation has awarded a $24 million grant to replace three bridges spanning the Red River.  The bridges are in Hendrum, Georgetown and Nielsville.  These bridges are severely deteriorated, with one bridge closed and the other two subject to weight restrictions.  This has significantly restricted transportation in the region, particularly for freight transit and farming operations, not to mention slowing emergency service response times.  The project is expected to finish the design phase this year, with construction to start in 2027 with a goal of completing the new bridges in 2029.