The bulk of the allocation, $350 million, will go towards therepair of 411 bridges across the state that have been deemedstructurally deficient. The investment will allow PennDOT to beginthe repairs this year.

"At a time when this region, the state and the nation are facingvery tough economic conditions, Rebuild Pennsylvania will injectmuch needed stimulus into Pennsylvania's aging transportationinfrastructure," says Gov. Rendell in a prepared statement. "Thisis a step in the right direction in repairing Pennsylvania'sstructurally deficient bridges."

The bridge repairs could help boost the state's economy."Certainly a safe and efficient transportation system is criticalto any further growth," a spokesperson with the governor's officetells GlobeSt.com. "It's also a matter of safety for the manypeople already using the bridges."