According to a news release, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers received the funding as part of the Fiscal Year 2023 Work Plan for the Army Civil Works program.

The Waterway Protection Tunnel stretches four miles from the intersection of North 12th and Rowan streets to the intersection of Grinstead Drive and Lexington Road.

MSD announced that the concrete lining inside the waterway protection tunnel is now complete. The tunnel will become operational this summer.

Executive Director Tony Parrott released a statement explaining the decision not to pay for Roger Burdette's defense.