East Chicago, Ind., November 22, 2019 – Cline Avenue Bridge, LLC, owned and operated by United Bridge Partners, welcomed staff members from Indiana’s Region congressional representatives at their facility on November 18. The visit provided an opportunity for representatives to learn about the project and how this public-private partnership is playing a vital role in improving local transportation infrastructure.
During the visit, the Cline Avenue Bridge team shared an overview of the project’s history and outlined how the new bridge will positively impact both adjacent and surrounding communities by alleviating traffic and through a host of community enrichment initiatives. Following the presentation and question-and-answer session, guests were led on a walking tour to observe project progress and given a view of ongoing construction activities as the structure continues to take shape.
In attendance from the Indiana representatives were Tony Ferraro, Regional Director for U.S. Sen. Mike Braun; Terry Seitz, Outreach Director for the Office of U.S. Sen. Mike Braun.; Chris Salatas, Regional Director for U.S. Sen. Todd Young; and Elizabeth Johnson, Director of Projects and Planning for U.S. Rep. Pete Visclosky.
Ferraro delivered a statement from Braun that reinforced the significance of the project. “As the Crossroads of America, Hoosiers deserve to have pride in our infrastructure. I’m glad to see the Cline Ave. Bridge project nearing completion to boost economic growth and ensure safety for Hoosiers in the Region,” Braun shared.
Cline Avenue Bridge, LLC is owned by United Bridge Partners (UBP), a private infrastructure company that finances, designs, builds, owns, and operates private toll bridges across the United States, meeting the needs of under-funded state and municipal governments to replace failing bridge infrastructure. UBP is funded by a $1 billion capital commitment from the New American Bridges Fund, an affiliate of American Infrastructure Funds, and uses no local, state, or federal financing to accomplish private bridge projects. The Cine Avenue Bridge will reconnect SR 912 to Interstate 90 and serve as “The PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release Gateway of Lake County” while providing the most direct route into Lake County and the most timesaving route to Chicago. For more information, visit clineave.com.