WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation is awarding $9,297,973 to the Alexandria International Airport for noise mitigation efforts.

“I am pleased to announce that the Department of Transportation has allocated more than $9 million to help insulate the noise produced by the Alexandria International Airport,” said Sen. Kennedy.  “This money will help improve the lives of residents in the area.”