Rep. Clark Visit To Framingham Highlights Infrastructure: Photos

FRAMINGHAM, MA — U.S. Rep. Katherine Clark visited Framingham this week to tour an aging bridge along School Street — the type of structure that could be replaced following the passage of a federal infrastructure bill late last year.

Along with Mayor Charlie Sisitsky, and state Reps. Jack Lewis, Maria Robinson, Carmine Gentile (D-Subdury) and Danielle Gregoire (D-Marlborough), Clark said that about $27.5 billion in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will go to aid structurally deficient bridges across the nation.

“The School Street Bridge is a central transportation link for residents, connecting schools, neighborhoods, and the city’s commercial center. But after 97 years, it’s at the end of its reliable life. When we allow our infrastructure to deteriorate, we see traffic increase, productivity, and quality of life go down, and commuters face higher costs," Clark said.

The Federal Highway Administration recently released the first round of funds under the infrastructure act. MassDOT will get about $225 million to spend in fiscal year 2022, but a total of $1.1 billion over the life of the five-year bridge funding program.