<ul><li>The westbound portion of the NASA Causeway Bridge, which connects NASA Kennedy Space Center to the mainland, is now fully operational.</li><li>The new bridge replaces the old two-lane drawbridge and is about 35% longer than its predecessor.</li><li>With a 65-foot waterway clearance and a wider channel, the new bridge can accommodate larger vessels carrying cargo necessary for space launches.</li><li>Funding for the bridge replacement and nearby road widening was provided by a $90 million federal infrastructure grant and contributions from NASA and the state of Florida.</li></ul>

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