BAY COUNTY, Mich. (WNEM) – A $6.7 million grant has been awarded to replace the Fraser Street Bridge spanning the Kawkawlin River in Bay County.

Congressman Dan Kildee made the announcement on Monday, November 4.

The $6.7 million grant was awarded by the U.S. Department of Transportation to the Bay County Road Commission to replace the 65-year-old bridge.

“By investing in rebuilding our infrastructure, we are bringing federal resources back to rebuild Michigan’s roads and bridges. Repairing infrastructure means creating good-paying jobs and growing our local economy,” Kildee said.

The grant comes from the Bridge Investment Program, which was created as part of the bipartisan Infrastructure Act to secure federal funding for bridge replacements to improve safety, efficiency and reliability.

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