McKeesport gets bridge repair funds
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March 22, 2023

McKeesport gets bridge repair funds

By Mon Valley Independent

By Max Robinette

mrobinette@yourmvi.com

McKeesport was recently approved to receive $500,000 in preliminary engineering funds for repairs to the Versailles Avenue bridge. The Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission awarded the funds through its Transportation Improvement Program. The initiative will utilize over $5.6 billion in state, federal and local funds to improve transportation systems over the next four years.

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