Area airports receive grants

Sens. Kent Conrad, D-N.D., and John Hoeven, R-N.D., and Rep. Rick Berg, R-N.D., announced federal grants totaling $10.5 million to shore up transportation infrastructure needs in more than a dozen regional airports across the state.

“North Dakota’s substantial economic and job growth has highlighted the need for good infrastructure. We want to continue to expand our economy, and that means our roadways, bridges, airports and rail service will need to be strong and up-to-date,” the delegation said in a joint statement. “This funding will deliver needed support for our regional airports to maintain free flowing commercial activity and, most importantly, ensure individual safety for area travelers.”

The delegation said the grants would be used for a variety of purposes to shore up 14 of the state’s airports. The recipients include:

* $600,000 for the state of North Dakota to conduct a state system plan study.

* $300,000 for Edgeley Municipal Airport to construct a hangar and rehabilitate the runway.

* $150,000 for Barnes

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