Scott Announces $1 Million for Rail Upgrades for City of Chesapeake

NEWPORT NEWS - Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) announced the City of Chesapeake will receive $1,034,800 in federal grant funding from the U.S. Department Transportation's (DOT) Federal Railroad Administration. This funding was made possible through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, supported by Congressman Scott and signed into law by President Biden.

The funding will be used to support grade crossing related improvements on Norfolk Southern owned infrastructure and Amtrak's DC-Norfolk route in Chesapeake, Virginia. In September, Congressman Scott wrote a letter to DOT in support of Chesapeake receiving this funding.

"The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is a historic investment in our nation's roads, bridges, airports, ports and rail systems," said Congressman Scott. "And it continues to deliver for Virginia. This grant funding will help Chesapeake reduce delays and congestion at the Portlock Road crossing. This will improve convenience and safety for my constituents. I was proud to have supported this funding and will continue advocating for Hampton Roads to reap the benefits of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law."

To read a copy of Congressman Scott's letter, please CLICK HERE.

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