The Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe will get a $25 million federal grant to replace the Big Quilcene River bridge on Linger Longer Road. 

The new bridge will have pedestrian infrastructure and will also replace flood-prone segments of Linger Longer Road.

The funding comes from the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) competitive grant program.

“Communities across Washington state are confronting the reality of climate change right where they live — that absolutely includes Tribal communities like the S’Klallam,” said Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), who established the grant program and helped secure $7.5 billion for the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

“It’s so important that we upgrade our infrastructure to be more resilient against rising sea levels and frequent floods, which is exactly what this grant will help do. It will also provide much-needed pedestrian infrastructure to the Big Quilcene River bridge for hikers, cyclists, and tourists,” Murray said.

Washington state will receive nearly $133 million in RAISE grants this year, the most of any state.

“Washington state is really punching above its weight in securing these hard-won federal dollars,” Murray added. “I created this program to keep Washington state and America moving forward — I am really glad to see so many critical projects across our state getting the federal support they deserve. As Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, I will continue to make sure that the federal government’s spending priorities are Washington state’s priorities.”