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Gov. John Bel Edwards announced Wednesday that more than 500 local bridges in Louisiana will be eligible for $270 million in funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

Last year, Hurricane Ida brought the national conversation surrounding America's decaying infrastructure to Louisiana.

City and county elected officials and department heads met Thursday afternoon to discuss the competitive infrastructure funding opportunities for local governments as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

Richmond city officials said they now plan to replace — not repair — the more than century-old Mayo Bridge. The decision could lead to a two-year shutdown of the river crossing.

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin announced Jan.14, Wisconsin will receive the single largest dedicated bridge investment since the construction of the inter-state highway system, $225 million over the next five years,

"We're going to fix them all," President Biden said of the 45,000 bridges across the U.S. he said need repairs.

'The Biden Administration continues to punish states that are succeeding.'

The investment could repair 15,000 bridges across the country and requires states to set aside at least 15% for local bridges.

The U.S. Department of Transportation has begun releasing funding under the new $1.2 trillion infrastructure law to fix 15,000 highway bridges. Details here.