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The Gordie Howe will be the longest cable-stayed bridge in North America and fifth-longest in the world, easing congestion at the busiest crossing between the two countries.

Officials plan to reduce costs and impacts by sharing a commuter rail service corridor for the 43-mile section between San Jose and San Francisco. 

The recently enacted Inflation Reduction Act contains highway-related provisions that aim to give a boost to infrastructure projects in disadvantaged communities and for the use of low-carbon construction materials on federal highway projects.

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.