The Department of Transportation announced a 4.2 billion dollar initiative this morning aimed at shoring up critical infrastructure throughout the Midwest. Officials state that nearly sixty bridges deemed structurally deficient are slated for total reconstruction by 2028. This move comes as local economies have struggled with recent logistics delays caused by weight restrictions on major transit routes. Secretary of Transportation Marcus Thorne emphasized that the project will create thousands of union jobs while ensuring the long-term safety of regional supply chains. Contractors are expected to break ground in late September following a streamlined environmental review process.