CAPITO, MANCHIN, AND MCKINLEY ANNOUNCE MORE THAN $37 MILLION FROM THE BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT FOR CORRIDOR H

Statement

Today, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and Congressman David McKinley (R-W.Va.) announced $37,335,171 from the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to fund Corridor H, the last remaining section of the Appalachian Development Highway System (ADHS) in West Virginia.

"When my EPW Committee was writing the surface transportation portion of the now Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, I worked to create a separate set-aside dedicated solely to Appalachian Development Highway System (ADHS) projects--given its importance in connecting residents, businesses, and visitors in West Virginia and throughout our region. Completing Corridor H has been and remains one of my top priorities," Senator Capito, Ranking Member of the Senate EPW Committee, said. "My position as Ranking Member of the EPW Committee has allowed me to direct federal dollars specifically towards ADHS, and I know the funding announced today will make a meaningful difference towards finishing the last segment of Corridor H."

"Completing Corridor H -- West Virginia's remaining section of the Appalachian Development Highway System (ADHS) - was one of my top priorities as Governor and continues to be a top priority as West Virginia's senior Senator. I successfully fought to include my Finish the ADHS Act in the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. As a result, this is the first surface transportation legislation in 10 years to include dedicated funding for ADHS and Corridor H, connecting West Virginia with the rest of the nation," Senator Manchin said. "I am thrilled West Virginia is receiving more than $37 million this year and nearly $200 million in funding over the next 5 years for Corridor H, and I will continue to work with federal and state agencies to improve our roads and bridges as we address the infrastructure needs of the Mountain State."

"Finally completing Corridor H is an overdue step to connect West Virginia to the rest of the region and will improve the quality of life for families, bring in new jobs, and strengthen tourism," Congressman McKinley said. "We know that businesses looking to make an investment in a state expect safe roads and bridges, clean water and reliable broadband. The $6 Billion in infrastructure funding coming to West Virginia is a once in a lifetime opportunity to modernize hard infrastructure and ensure our state remains competitive for future economic opportunities. This funding for the Appalachian Development Highway System is an important down payment towards that."

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