State Rep. Joe de la Cruz, D-Groton, announced on Wednesday that the district is set to receive $25 million in funding for local infrastructure projects.

The State Bond Commission is expected to approve the funding during a meeting on Friday. The funding includes $15 million to assist Groton Utilities with water treatment plant upgrades and regional interconnections/consolidations with five Southeastern Connecticut Water Authority public water systems, de la Cruz said in a statement.

“This funding will be essential in ensuring that Groton’s water supply facility is running at maximum efficiency,” he said.

Additionally, New London will be receiving $10 million grant-in-aid to rehabilitate the southbound side of the Gold Star Memorial Bridge. The bridge is the longest in the state and consists of a southbound span built in 1973 and a northbound span built in the 1940s.

“Both New London and Groton residents travel across the Gold Star Bridge, so it’s vital that the bridge is maintained, safe, and well kept,” de la Cruz said in his statement. “I am very appreciative of this funding as the rehabilitation of the southbound span of the bridge will make the ride smoother and safer for travelers of the 41st District.”