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HARTFORD, CT  —  Standing on Hartford’s Union Station train platform Monday, the state’s congressional delegation called the weekend passage of a long-gestating $1 trillion infrastructure package a victory for Connecticut’s highway and rail systems as well as its construction workforce. 

The U.S. House gave the massive spending bill final passage on a bipartisan vote early Saturday morning, nearly three months after it was approved by the Senate. 

HARTFORD — From New London to Danbury, numerous highways and bridges will now be repaired in Connecticut with the passage of the long-delayed federal infrastructure bill.

The Connecticut Congressional delegation hailed the passage of the $1.25 trillion bill as they stood Monday on the train platform at Hartford’s Union Station. They were surrounded by construction workers who will be building the projects that include railroads and highways, among others.

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) —  Connecticut’s Congressional Delegation met on Monday to celebrate the final passage of the bipartisan infrastructure bill.

They say it will deliver historic investment in Connecticut’s highways, mass transit, and clean energy while improving lives and creating thousands of jobs.

“It puts people back to work rebuilding America,” said Congressman John Larson.

The House approved a $1 trillion package of road and other infrastructure projects late Friday in a 228-206 vote.