Welch pitches projects in pending infrastructure bill - WCAX

BARRE, Vt. (WCAX) - Vermont Congressman Peter Welch is highlighting millions of dollars targeted toward local road projects in Vermont.

It’s part of the $715-billion Invest in America Act still pending in the Senate. He says funds would be targeted toward long-needed projects including work on the Route 14 and Quarry Hill Road intersection in Barre. That project would receive over $4.5 million in upgrades like new crosswalks and traffic lights.

“This is extremely important. Our roads, our bridges, our bus systems are extremely neglected and there’s been a bipartisan commitment to infrastructure but an inability to get it done. I think we’re going to get it done this year,” Welch said.

Welch expects lawmakers to act on the massive spending bill in the coming months.

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