White Mountain National Forest Awarded $2 Million Federal Grant

Press Release

Congresswoman Carol Shea-Porter (NH-01) announced that the White Mountain National Forest will receive a $2 million grant from the Federal Highway Administration to help repair roads and bridges damaged by Hurricane Irene.

"Heavy rain from Hurricane Irene significantly damaged roads in the White Mountains," Shea-Porter said. "This funding will ensure that Slippery Brook Road, Rocky Branch Road, and East Branch Road can be returned to good condition and remain safe for travelers."

In January 2013, Shea-Porter voted for bipartisan disaster relief funding that contained $2 billion for the Federal Highway Administration's Emergency Relief for Federally Owned Roads (ERFO) Program. The White Mountains received an ERFO grant to help repair roads on three Forest Service routes. Work on Forest Service Route 17 (Slippery Brook Road) includes riprap installation, ditch repair, and road slide repair. Work on Forest Service Route 27 (Rocky Branch Road) and Forest Service Route 38 (East Branch Road) includes bridge replacement.

On Friday, May 2, 2014, Shea-Porter will meet with hikers and tour the White Mountain National Forest with Appalachian Mountain Club President John Judge. In October, Shea-Porter visited the White Mountain National Forest to discuss the impact of the government shutdown with White Mountain National Forest Supervisor Tom Wagner.

As a member of the House Natural Resources Committee, Shea-Porter has consistently fought to protect New Hampshire's environment. She also recognizes the importance good roads and bridges play in New Hampshire, from creating well-paying construction jobs, to growing businesses, to supporting the vital tourism industry.

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