MDOT submits I-81 Phase 2 project for FY2018 INFRA grant

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MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SUBMITS I-81 PHASE 2 PROJECT FOR

FISCAL YEAR 2018 INFRA GRANT

Infrastructure for Rebuilding America grant would provide $46 million

HAGERSTOWN, Md. (November 7, 2017) - The Washington County Board of County Commissioners , in conjunction with the Hagerstown-Eastern Panhandle Metropolitan Planning Organization would like to announce that the Maryland Department of Transportation has resubmitted the I-81 Phase 2 widening project to the FY2018 INFRA grant program for $46 million.

The I-81 Phase 2 project includes the widening of I-81 between MD-63/MD-68 AND I-70 from four to six lanes, reconstructing the interchange at US-11, addressing storm water management and making traffic control upgrades. The estimated total project cost is $81.9 million.

"Resubmitting for the INFRA Grant shows that the County and State are dedicated to the economic driver that is I-81," said Rob Slocum, county administrator. "We are committed to all avenues for providing safer roadways and a robust economy. Personal and Commercial travel, over 60,000 drivers representing more families and businesses each day, will only benefit from the safe expansion of I-81 to three lanes."

INFRA Grant Program

The INFRA grant program replaces the FASTLANE grant program, but many of the requirements remain the same. The INFRA merit criteria are support for national or regional economic vitality, leveraging of federal funding, potential for innovation and performance and accountability.

For information about the INFRA Grant Program, visit the U.S. Department of Transportation .

For more information, contact Public Relations and Community Affairs Marketing Specialist Lauren Pogue at 240-313-2382.

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