Trump Administration Freezes $11 Billion USACE Funding Threatening Cape Cod Bridge Replacements

The Trump Administration has announced a freeze on $11 billion in U.S. Army Corps of Engineers projects nationwide, including critical funding for the replacement of Cape Cod's aging Bourne and Sagamore bridges. This pause, attributed to the federal government shutdown, has created uncertainty over the future of these infrastructure projects essential for millions of travelers annually. Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey, Senators Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey, and Congressman Bill Keating have stated they have not received official federal notification about the funding freeze and emphasize that the project is moving forward with bipartisan congressional appropriations. The lawmakers stress the importance of these federally owned bridges for safety and transportation and remain committed to their replacement. Despite the federal freeze, the state has committed significant additional funds and reached agreements to continue work on the Sagamore Bridge, underscoring their determination to proceed. The Trump Administration defends the funding pause as a consequence of the shutdown, labeling some projects as lower priority and threatening potential cancellations.