Rep. Sewell Lauds Key Infrastructure Upgrades in Alabama

Rep. Terri Sewell Marks Three-Year Anniversary of Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell, representing Alabama's 7th Congressional District, highlighted significant progress on the third anniversary of President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. This landmark legislation is America’s largest infrastructure investment since the interstate highway system, rejuvenating Alabama's infrastructure.

Rep. Sewell was the sole Alabama congressional member to support the law. "I voted for the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to transform Alabama's infrastructure and address historical underfunding," Sewell stated. "Today, we're witnessing billions invested in roads, bridges, airports, and transit, generating good-paying jobs. Additional funds aim to enhance water systems, expand internet access, and clean up pollution."

Significant Infrastructure Investments in Alabama

• Transportation Projects: $4.8 billion targets roads, bridges, public transit, ports, airports, electric buses, and EV charging networks.
• Water Infrastructure: $496.5 million earmarked for clean water initiatives, including $136 million for removing lead pipes.
• Internet Access: $2.1 billion allocated for affordable, reliable high-speed internet, benefiting 413,700 Alabama households.

Key Projects in Alabama’s 7th District

• Jefferson County Schools: $15 million for energy-efficient updates, enhancing air quality and lowering utility costs.
• Birmingham's 4th Avenue District: $15 million to reconnect neighborhoods and boost local businesses by redesigning roadways.
• Rail Safety in Birmingham: $8 million to reduce blocked railroad crossings and improve community access and safety.
• Birmingham Civil Rights Crossroads: $21.7 million to develop complete streets with cyclist and pedestrian-friendly designs.
• Tuscaloosa Bus Upgrades: $7.89 million to replace diesel buses with electric models, promoting environmental justice.
• Black Belt Rail Improvements: $15.8 million for track and bridge upgrades.
• Environmental Cleanup at Craig Field: $682,000 for contamination cleanup at the former Craig Air Force Base site.
• Lead Pipe Replacement in Selma: $15 million to replace 800 lead service lines, improving public health safety.
• Clean School Buses in Selma: $1.7 million to purchase five eco-friendly buses.
• Selma-Montgomery Trail Improvement: $36 million to address social health determinants and reconnect communities.
• Montgomery Bus System: $19.6 million for electric bus upgrades and workforce training.

For more information on the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, visit the White House's dedicated page.