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Transportation and Infrastructure

March 13, 2024

The Port of Astoria will receive $1 million in federal funding for preconstruction costs associated with the rehabilitation of Pier 2 in Uniontown.

U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici advocated for the money as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, which was signed into law by President Joe Biden on Saturday.


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“Pier 2 West in Astoria is crucial to the region’s economy, but the structure has been deteriorating over the years,” Bonamici, an Oregon Democrat who represents the North Coast, said in a statement. “I’m thrilled that the Port of Astoria will receive close to $25.3 million from USDOT to make overdue repairs to this essential infrastructure.”


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Bonamici said she’s found herself trapped at a train crossing before and that in addition to the everyday frustration, the frequent jam-ups can create real challenges for people.