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Federal efforts to counter climate change have received a major boost through a just-enacted $700-billion measure whose centerpiece is a variety of tax incentives and federal funds aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Grants go to 166 projects across 50 states.

An independent review raised concerns the bridge could collapse under certain load conditions, Texas Dept. of Transportation officials say.

Washington, Alaska and New York are the top recipients.

Prep work has begun as state and federal officials conduct the groundbreaking ceremony.

Transportation agency says joint venture still has not completed the C-470 project, which had an original deadline in 2019. 

Pelješac Bridge will improve connections between the Adriatic region and the rest of Europe.

The 28-mile-long light-rail line, to be built in multiple phases, represents the largest public works project in city history.

States have received another injection of highway funds from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, with total funding for 2022 at $1.4B.