U.S. Deputy Secretary of Transportation John Porcari, along with Wisconsin Gov. Jim Doyle, broke ground on the County Trunk Highway G Interchange construction project in Racine County, Wis. The project, which received $19.6 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funds, is currently the largest ARRA-funded project in the state.
“This project is what the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act is all about,” said Porcari. “It’s about putting Americans back to work as soon as possible, on projects that make a real difference in the quality of life for the folks who live and work in the area. Working together, we’re going to keep the Wisconsin economy moving, bring relief to middle-class families, and improve transportation for the nation.”
“One of the best ways we can position Wisconsin for long-term growth is by investing today in the infrastructure that makes our cities and towns prosperous tomorrow,” said Doyle. “A quality transportation system serves as the foundation of our state’s economy. And good roads are an extremely valuable economic asset that can play a vital role in determining where a business will locate or expand.”