DOT 39-04
Contact: Brian Turmail
Tel.: (202) 366-4570
Friday, March 26, 2004


Statement by U.S. Transportation Secretary Norman Y. Mineta
Regarding Emergency Relief Funds for I -95 in Connecticut

Interstate 95 in Connecticut is a key transportation corridor that is vital each day to thousands of travelers and the safe and efficient flow of commercial traffic. I’ve spoken today with the Governor and members of Connecticut’s congressional delegation about this catastrophic accident. The President and I share their concerns and have pledged our complete support.

I have directed Federal Highway Administrator Mary Peters to authorize the use of federal emergency relief funds. I have also asked U.S. Department of Transportation personnel to work closely with state and local officials to develop solutions to successfully move freight, commuters and travelers along this stretch of the I-95 corridor while needed repairs are made.

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