FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 7, 2009

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Bradley International Airport Awarded $1.3 Million Federal Grant for New Airport Terminal

Hartford, CT-U.S. Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01) announced today that Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks, CT has received a federal grant for approximately $1.3 million to fund the development of a new terminal at the airport. The grant, awarded by the U.S. Department of Transportation, will provide funding for preliminary engineering and design to develop the airport's new terminal.

"Connecticut is uniquely situated in between New York City and Boston, and with this funding, Bradley International Airport will be able to expand its facilities to increase its plane and passenger capacity. By linking this funding with efforts to develop the New Haven-Hartford-Springfield rail line, Connecticut will continue to be the economic crossroads to the tri-state area and New England," said Congressman Larson.

Earlier this year, Congressman Larson hosted Congressman James L. Oberstar, Chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, on a tour of Bradley International Airport. The two held discussions with state and local officials on the further development of the airport and the New Haven-Hartford-Springfield Line.

Bradley International Airport is the second largest airport in New England. In March, Congressman Larson announced Bradley will receive eight million dollars in Recovery Act funding to repair one of the airport's runways.

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