FAIRBANKS, AK — U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announces a $108.7 million investment into the Johnson River and Gerstle River Bundled Bridge Replacement Project. This funding will rebuild Alaska’s essential bridge network, strengthening America’s commerce and safety.

The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities will receive the funding for the project from the Federal Highway Administration's Bridge Investment Program. The project will replace the Johnson River and Gerstle River Bridges in the Southeast Fairbanks Census Area. These bridges facilitate supply chains, connect remote communities, and support infrastructure development, military operations, and emergency response. This project will eliminate two load-restricted bridges on the primary overland route from Canada to Alaska.

“On behalf of the state of Alaska, I want to thank Secretary Duffy and the Trump administration for funding the Johnson River and Gerstle River Bundled Bridge Replacement Project,” Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy said. “This critical investment strengthens our transportation infrastructure, enhances safety for Alaskans, and supports economic growth across the interior part of our state. We appreciate the administration’s recognition of Alaska’s unique needs and its commitment to ensuring our communities remain connected.”

“One bridge at a time, we are helping to ensure that Americans have safe and reliable infrastructure,” Federal Highway Administrator Sean McMaster said. “The Trump administration is investing $108 million to rebuild this critical bridge project to secure the vital supply chains of the Alaska Highway. By doing so, we are strengthening the essential arteries that drive our nation’s economic dominance.”