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WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Paul D. Tonko today announced that New York State is slated to receive $378.4 million this year to repair hundreds of bridges across the state in need of repair. This critical funding was delivered under the Tonko-backed Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and will fix 1,700 bridges in poor condition across the state.

“Our crumbling bridge infrastructure costs drivers hundreds in repairs each year and poses an immediate public safety threat for Americans travelling these roads every day,” Congressman Tonko said. “The historic bridge repair funding—made possible by our Bipartisan Infrastructure Law—represents the largest investment ever made in fixing bridges that will help update our infrastructure to withstand the effects of climate change, improve safety for all, and create good paying jobs right here in the Capital Region. I was proud to support this transformational investment and I will continue to fight in Congress to modernize and improve our infrastructure.”

The more than $378 million delivered to New York in 2022 is the first investment in the 5 Year Bridge Formula Program Funding that will deliver a total of $1.9 billion to NY by 2026.

According to the Department of Transportation, there are currently 1,702 bridges in New York State in poor condition. Since 2011, commute times have increased by 7.4% in New York, and the average driver now pays $625 per year in extra costs related to driving on roads and bridges in need of repair. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, passed into law last November, aims to repair and rebuild roads and bridges nationwide, with a focus on climate change mitigation, resilience, equity, and safety for all users. 

Click HERE to view a map from the U.S. Department of Transportation on the state-by-state funding breakdown.    

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