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Mayors and residents urge federal action after Fairfax Bridge closure; committee hears joint memorial
Summary
A joint memorial asks federal leaders to treat the Fairfax Bridge closure as an emergency and allow NEPA to proceed concurrent with replacement; local officials and residents testified about safety, economic and access impacts.
The Senate Transportation Committee heard public testimony Feb. 5 on Senate Joint Memorial 8016, which asks the President, Congress and U.S. Department of Transportation to treat the Fairfax Bridge closure and immediate replacement as an emergency and to allow National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) review to occur concurrently or after replacement.
Committee staff summarized that the bridge was permanently closed to vehicle and pedestrian traffic on April 22, 2025 after inspections revealed deterioration of steel supports. Staff said the memorial requests…
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