Gov. Lee announced historic plan to replace the I-55 Bridge over the Mississippi River in partnership with the U.S. Department of Transportation and the State of Arkansas, marking the single-largest transportation investment in Tennessee history

Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, the U.S. Department of Transportation informed Congress of a landmark federal investment of nearly $400 million that will be allocated toward half the cost of replacing the I-55 Bridge over the Mississippi River, also known as America’s River Crossing.

This investment marks a significant step toward enhancing regional and national connectivity and safety.

In addition to the nearly $400 million investment from the U.S. Department of Transportation, the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT), utilizing a State General Fund allocation provided through the Transportation Modernization Act, and the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) have each committed up to $250 million.

These investments demonstrate a collaborative effort to fund this bridge replacement and meet the infrastructure needs of the region.