Alaska awards $350 million contract for new Tustumena ferry to Louisiana shipbuilder

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Alaska is set to award a $350 million contract to a Louisiana shipbuilder to replace the aging Tustumena ferry. The new vessel will be larger than the current ferry, accommodating 250 passengers and 58 vehicles. Funding for the project primarily comes from a 2021 federal infrastructure bill. The replacement ferry is expected to be completed by 2029, a delay from earlier projections. This move aims to improve the reliability and efficiency of Alaska's ferry system.


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