The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities submitted six winning applications:

USD 161.2 million federal funding for AMHS operations support for ferry services across more than 20 communities, supporting vessel operations, crew, fuel, and maintenance consistent with the AMHS 2045 Long Range Plan.

USD 153.4 million federal funding for design and construction of a replacement of the 1974-built ferry LECONTE, improving reliability, accessibility, fuel efficiency, and long-term fleet flexibility.

USD 37.6 million federal funding for the Cascade Point Ferry Terminal, shortening the Juneau-Haines-Skagway sailing by roughly one-third and reducing operating costs.

USD 33.4 million federal funding for the Kake Ferry Terminal modernization, enabling the terminal to accommodate more of the AMHS fleet and larger vessels.

USD 20.6 million federal funding to expand the Saxman Seaport, improving capacity, freight movements, and connections among Ketchikan/Saxman, Metlakatla, and Prince of Wales Island.

USD 4 million federal funding for customer service and operations modernization, including implementing modern reservations and improving AMHS operating efficiency.

"The Alaska Marine Highway System is vital for Southeast Alaska. This investment will provide the resources to build on our successes for the past years to provide for decades of reliable service," Gov. Mike Dunleavy said. "I want to thank our Department of Transportation and Public Facilities staff for their tremendous work on the State's application for this funding, our Congressional delegation for their efforts appropriating funding for this program, and President Trump and his administration for seeing the value of investing in Alaska."

And these are important long-term investments, adds Congressman Nick Begich:

"Reliable ferry service is fundamental to the economic vitality and quality of life for residents throughout Southeast and coastal Alaska. These investments in Alaska's Marine Highway will help address longstanding infrastructure and operational needs while improving the reliability of ferry service for Alaskans. From replacing aging vessels to improving terminals and strengthening day-to-day operations, these projects represent meaningful investments in the long-term health of the Marine Highway system," Nick Begich points out.