Congressman Lynch and Mayor Koch Announce Over $10.4 Million in Federal Funding for Quincy Transportation Project

Boston, MA - This week, U.S. Representative Stephen F. Lynch (MA-08) announced the City of Quincy will receive over $10 million dollars in federal funding to complete roadway construction and make traffic and pedestrian/bicycle improvements at Southern Artery and Sea Street in Quincy. The funding is from the U.S. Department of Transportation's RAISE Grants and is part of a recent state-wide announcement of over $102 million dollars in federal grants awarded to cities and towns across the Commonwealth.

"I am very pleased we were able to direct over $10 million dollars of federal funding to Mayor Koch's team and the City of Quincy so we can continue the work to repair and redesign these local roadways and intersections to improve public safety," said Rep. Lynch. "This federal grant will help Quincy complete their Southern Artery multimodal transportation project, which includes updating sidewalks, intersections, and increase transportation safety in the surrounding area. That area of Quincy is very busy and I am grateful for the partnership and strong advocacy of Mayor Tom Koch and his planning and public works departments to help put this together. I am also grateful to Senators Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey for their support in moving this funding through the Senate."

"This is a landmark investment in Quincy's transportation infrastructure, and an absolute game-changer that will make this corridor safer and more manageable for pedestrians and drivers for generations to come," said Mayor Koch. "These improvements have been discussed for a long time, and it's thanks to Congressman Lynch's steadfast advocacy on our community's behalf that this vision will now become a reality."

Last year, the City of Quincy received over $15.7 million dollars in federal funding and Congressman Lynch remains committed to continuing his work with Mayor Koch to ensure the City of Quincy receives the necessary funding to complete critical local projects. The federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) signed into law by President Joe Biden, provided $1.2 trillion dollars for basic infrastructure and transportation needs across the country. As part of that total, Massachusetts is expected to receive up to $9 billion dollars.