McClellan Applauds DOT Grant to Improve Richmond’s Highway Infrastructure

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) applauded the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) announcement that the City of Richmond will receive $6,300,000 to make improvements to the I-64 multi-lane highway.

The DOT grant funding awarded for this project will provide safer opportunities to cross the barrier posed by I-64 and greatly improve transportation safety in the area. Currently, Laburnum Avenue offers some ability to cross I-64, but there is a lack of pedestrian or bicycle infrastructure. The southern side of I-64 leads to locations in the district, like the Richmond International Airport and White Oak Village. 

“I am thrilled this critical federal funding will be delivered to our Commonwealth to improve Richmond’s transportation infrastructure and the lives of Virginians in the Fourth District,” said Congresswoman McClellan. “The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act continues to deliver for Virginia! This funding, authorized through the Reconnecting Communities Pilot Program, will help dismantle infrastructure barriers, reconnect our communities, and improve Virginians’ lives. I look forward to continuing my work with the Biden-Harris Administration to implement critical provisions from this legislation and modernize our transportation infrastructure.”

This grant award is part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act’s Reconnecting Communities Pilot (RCP) Grant Program. Additional information is available on the DOT’s website.