Funding awarded for Route 10 in Easthampton water infrastructure

EASTHAMPTON, Mass. (WWLP) – Western Massachusetts communities will be getting a boost from the federal government with funding for dozens of projects.

An estimated $175 million in Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) will support 159 community projects statewide including more than $106.1 million for transportation, infrastructure, community development and affordable housing, $47.6 million to support public infrastructure including clean drinking water and wastewater projects, $11 million for rural development, and $9.8 million for justice and science projects.

Easthampton will receive $959,752 to upgrade its water infrastructure along Route 10.

Congressman Richard Neal will join Mayor Nicole LaChapelle to announce the upgrades on Monday at 12:30 p.m. 22News is covering this story and will update as soon as additional information is received.