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Maria Cantwell: “This investment will modernize one of eastern Washington's most important freight corridors by reducing congestion…”

On the recordJuly 3, 2026
This investment will modernize one of eastern Washington's most important freight corridors by reducing congestion, improving safety, and keeping goods moving through Spokane Valley more efficiently. Upgrading the Sullivan and Trent interchange will improve travel for 30,000 daily commuters, facilitate the movement of 10 million tons of freight each year, support thousands of jobs, strengthen our regional economy, and help businesses move products faster and more reliably.
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Maria Cantwell
Democratic · Washington

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On the Sullivan and Trent Interchange Project.

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