The U.S. Department of Transportation recently awarded Golden Gate Bridge seismic retrofit project a $400 million grant through Bridge Investment Program.
The program funds projects that replace, rehabilitate, preserve, or protect highway bridges. It was included in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
The project will ensure the Golden Gate Bridge can withstand a “maximum credible event,” including a catastrophic earthquake. The multi-year retrofit is in its final phase.
“The Golden Gate Bridge is a critical transportation link in the Bay Area with more than 40 million vehicle crossings each year and an iconic landmark that represents San Francisco,” U.S. Sen. Feinstein Dianne (D-CA) said. “Modernizing our state’s transportation infrastructure – incentivizing electric vehicles, improving transit hubs, deploying zero-emission buses, and safeguarding our roads and bridges – is a critical part of keeping our economy growing, and I’m proud to have worked with Sen. (Alex) Padilla (D-CA) to secure this vital grant.”
“This funding will protect one of California’s most iconic landmarks – which provides breathtaking views to tourists from around the world and helps thousands of commuters get to and from work each day,” Padilla said.
In April, Feinstein and Padilla urged the department to ensure that seismic retrofit projects were eligible for funding from the program.