U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, representing South Carolina, joined other federal and state officials to acknowledge the U.S. Department of Transportation’s decision to fund the replacement of Interstate 95 bridges over Lake Marion, South Carolina. The grant represents the Trump Administration’s first federal award under the Bridge Investment Program.
Senator Graham played a key role in securing this funding and had previously celebrated the initial grant announcement alongside Governor McMaster and other local officials. Graham expressed his gratitude towards Secretary Duffy and highlighted the significance of this project for South Carolina. He stated, “I am very grateful to Secretary Duffy and his team for starting to push the grant funds out the door – at the direction of President Trump – to make the I-95 bridges replacement project over Lake Marion a reality.”
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy commented on the administration’s commitment to improving national infrastructure. He said, “President Trump tasked my Department with a clear objective: rebuild America’s aging infrastructure. The previous administration left the nation with an unprecedented backlog of unfulfilled grant agreements and empty promises. Within 100 days of inauguration, we’re already delivering results.”
Senator Tim Scott also praised the provision of grant money for supporting critical infrastructure. He remarked, “Thank you to Secretary Duffy for delivering this critical grant money to fund the bridge on I-95. This common-sense investment in infrastructure is a win for every South Carolinian who commutes to work, operates a business, moves our goods, and transports their family. President Trump and Secretary Duffy are proving once again that they know how to get things done and will deliver on their promise to focus on our infrastructure without saddling Americans with unnecessary debt or wasteful political agendas.”
South Carolina Secretary of Transportation Justin Powell expressed gratitude for the swift action by the federal authorities. He stated, “South Carolina appreciates the quick action by Secretary Duffy and the Trump administration to advance this critical grant project. The Lake Marion Bridge project will help ensure a bright future for the people of our state and the nation. SCDOT is prepared to move forward immediately to put these dollars to work by building big, transformative infrastructure that benefits American families.”
More details from the U.S. Department of Transportation can be accessed online.
