DOT Announces $35 Million for Maritime Infrastructure Through BUILD Program

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has announced $488 million in awards from the Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant program, with approximately $35.7 million dedicated to maritime infrastructure projects across the country.

“Under President Trump, America is building again,” said Secretary Duffy. “From making families safer on our roads to expanding our ports, these grant selections reflect our commitment to unleashing America’s full potential with envy-of-the-world infrastructure. We will continue to move quickly to get money out the door to get dirt moving.”

The maritime portion of the funding includes three projects in Alaska and Pennsylvania. The largest single maritime award is $25 million for the Revitalization of Bristol Port Terminal in Pennsylvania, which includes construction of a new 1,100-foot dock, modernization of offloading equipment, dredging of approximately 70,000 cubic yards of material, and integration of upgraded rail systems.

Alaska received the most attention in Round 2 with two maritime projects funded, including $7.89 million for the Port MacKenzie Barge Ramp and $2.82 million for the Dock Rebuild Planning Project in Haines.

These awards follow the Round 1 maritime project funding announced earlier this year by former Secretary Pete Buttigieg. That initial round allocated approximately $29.75 million across five maritime projects, supporting major improvements in Nome and Saint Paul, Alaska, as well as the Port of Galveston in Texas and Kalaeloa Harbor in Hawaii.

Across both rounds, the program allocated more than $64 million specifically for maritime infrastructure improvements.

The awards were selected from a highly competitive pool of over 800 applications requesting more than $10 billion in total funding. Project selection was based on a thorough evaluation of safety considerations, readiness for implementation, and cost effectiveness. .

Maritime projects represent part of a broader infrastructure investment strategy that also includes roads, bridges, transit, rail and aviation improvements. Overall, the BUILD program aims to improve safety, reduce congestion, and spur economic growth across American communities.

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