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From: Dauchess, Juliana Sent: Mon, 11 Aug 2025 15:09:02 +0000 To: Matesic, Hannah (OST) Subject: Attachments: Bridge Investment Program Question DRAFT LOS - 07.24.2025 - USDOT - Lancaster Metro Planning Organization_LBedits.docx CAUTION : This email originated from outside of the Department of Transportation (DOT). Do not click on links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hi Hannah, So good to see you the other day! I wanted to reach out with a question - Lancaster County (in our district) submitted an application for Bridge Investment Program funding for the Wrightsville Memorial Bridge. Rep. Smucker submitted a letter of support for their application, which I've attached. Is there anything else we can do to register his interest in the project, such as another formal letter or a personal call? Rep. Smucker wants to do anything he can to help. Thank you! (b )(6) ) ( Juliana Juliana Dauchess - Legislative Director Congressman Lloyd Smucker (P-A 11 ) 302 Cannon House Office Building (b)( ) 6 O2S0T2-5-1200 Page 00084 July 25, 2025 The Honorable Sean Duffy Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. Washington, DC 20590 RE: PA 462 CWorluimgbihat- sville Bridge Rehabilitation Project Bridge Investment Program (BIP) Large Bridge Project Grant Application Dear Secretary Duffy: I am pleased to provide this letter of support for the application submitted by the Lancaster County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) , in collaboration with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), to the U.S. Department of Transportation's Bridge Investment Program (BIP). If awarded, the Large Bridge Project grant would support the rehabilitation of the PA 462 CWorluimgbihat- sville Bridge, a critical and irreplaceable infrastructure link connecting Lancaster and York counties across the Susquehanna River. This bridge is not only a key component of regional mobility, but also a lifeline for emergency services, local commuters, and economic activity throughout the area. It is my understanding that the PA 462 Bridge has deteriorated significantly, necessitating the posting of a 1t0o - n weight restriction and requiring interim repairs, which were completed earlier this year, to prevent full closure. These circumstances underscore the urgency of complete rehabilitation to ensure continued safe access and to prevent future closure. Federal support through the BIP would facilitate essential and overdue improvements, safeguarding the bridge's structural integrity and functionality for decades to come. Additionally, this grant would allow the MPO to redirect resources toward other critical infrastructure priorities across the county, therefore broadening the impact of federal investment and accelerating ltoneg-rm transportation objectives. I commend the Lancaster County MPO and PennDOT for their collaborative leadership and forwardlooking approach to this project. To assist in their efforts, I respectfully urge the Department to give this application full and fair consideration. Sincerely, Lloyd Smucker Member of Congress O2S0T2-5-1200 Page 00085