President Trump pledges funds to help rebuild Interstate Highway.
Demolition crews are working to take down a portion of I-85 damaged after a huge fire caused the road to collapse and Georgia Department of Transport officials have released a preliminary plan to help ease congestion.
There’s still no definitive time table for the reopening of I-85 but a lot of work has been done in just the past 48 hours. Crews began tearing down damaged sections of the highway in what’s expected to be a very expensive undertaking.
No estimate on how much the project will cost has been released as officials still have several things to consider. One thing is for certain, federal funding is coming to the state to help with the cost.
President Donald Trump personally called Governor Nathan Deal to offer support and pledge the release of $10 million in emergency funding to help get the project up-and-running.
“We’ve directed the Federal Highway Administration officials to award $10 million in emergency relief funds to help begin repairs on Atlanta’s collapsed I-85 overpass,” said White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer. “Releasing these funds will quickly help to ensure the bridge is repaired safely and in a timely manner.”
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