Congressman Cohen Announces Nearly $11 Million for Memphis International Airport

The grant provides funding for phase one reconstruction of Runway 9/27, the oldest runway at Memphis International. The asphalt runway has undergone numerous surface repairs and this project will totally reconstruct the runway with concrete. Additionally, this grant provides for partial reimbursement for costs associated with the construction of Taxiway V.

“I’m grateful to the FAA for appropriating these monies for Memphis International,” said Congressman Cohen. “It is vitally important to maintain our infrastructure with respect to the airport. As ‘America’s Distribution Center,’ the City of Memphis needs a commitment to continued investment from the Federal Government to keep America’s economy moving.”

Congressman Cohen added, “I recently announced my decision to serve on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee for a second term, and I was selected to serve on the Subcommittee on Aviation, which has jurisdiction over airports. Memphis needs representation on this committee, and I am proud to provide it. Funding infrastructure projects in the 9th District will be one of my highest priorities in the 111th Congress.”

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