{"id":147742,"date":"2026-02-19T23:13:42","date_gmt":"2026-02-20T04:13:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=147742"},"modified":"2026-02-19T23:13:42","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T04:13:42","slug":"congressman-mackenzie-announces-2-million-investment-in-abe-expansion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=147742","title":{"rendered":"Congressman Mackenzie Announces $2 Million Investment in ABE Expansion"},"content":{"rendered":"

(Photo credit: Office of U.S. Congressman Ryan Mackenzie. Renderings provided to the office courtesy of the Lehigh-Northampton Airport Authority)<\/em><\/p>\n

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$12 million in community project funding returned to the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Allentown, PA \u2014 Congressman Ryan Mackenzie (PA-07), representing the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos, visited Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) today to announce $2 million in federal funding to support facility improvements at ABE. The funding was secured by Congressman Mackenzie through a recently passed appropriations package. This investment will support the installation of escalators and elevators for ABE\u2019s project to construct a new parking deck and pedestrian walkway. Also, through the bipartisan Transportation, Housing and Urban Development\u00a0appropriations<\/a>\u00a0package, the Federal Aviation Administration received $22.2 billion to support operations, equipment, research, and airport grants nationwide.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs ABE continues to grow and empower our community, we\u2019re working to prepare for the travel and infrastructure needs of tomorrow,\u201d\u00a0said Congressman Mackenzie<\/strong>. \u201cBy bringing this money back to our community, we\u2019re ensuring that ABE can continue offering superior service and unparalleled convenience to passengers in the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos. As a State Representative, I had the chance to work together with my colleagues to\u00a0support<\/a>\u00a0past improvements to ABE. Now, as a member of Congress, I\u2019m proud to be continuing that work and supporting efforts to make this airport an even greater asset to our community.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThis federal funding demonstrates Congressman Mackenzie\u2019s continued strong support of aviation and his understanding of infrastructure needs at ABE. Coming off the highest passenger traffic on record, we\u2019re focused on projects that ensure the Airport can meet the increased travel demand within our region. The elevated pedestrian walkway will improve accessibility for customers, especially those with disabilities or families traveling with young children,\u201d\u00a0said Thomas R. Stoudt, Executive Director, Lehigh-Northampton Airport Authority.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Through the FY 2026 appropriations process, Congressman Mackenzie has been able to bring $12 million back to the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos to support local projects. Earlier this month, the Congressman announced that he had also\u00a0secured<\/a>\u00a0$47 million in programmatic funding to support the continued manufacturing of Mack Defense heavy dump trucks.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese projects strengthen public safety, support our first responders, improve roads and bridges, and expand opportunities for families across the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos,\u201d\u00a0said Congressman Mackenzie.\u00a0<\/strong>\u201cFrom equipping law enforcement and firefighters to modernizing infrastructure and supporting economic growth, this funding delivers real results for our communities and ensures federal dollars are working for the people I represent. I\u2019ll keep working to bring resources back to the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos.\u201d<\/p>\n

Information provided to TVL by:
\nArnaud Armstrong<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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