The Main Street Bridge connecting Winooski and Burlington will be replaced thanks to a nearly $25 million federal grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation.The new bridge will have wider lanes and dedicated bike and pedestrian paths on both sides.The current bridge is 93 years old. The AOT said it has narrow vehicle travel lanes, no shoulder and a narrow sidewalk. It also lacks a buffer separating vehicular traffic from pedestrians and bicyclists.“This new funding will allow for the much-needed improvements to this critical but outdated piece of infrastructure," said Transportation Secretary Joe Flynn. The federal grant will account for 80% of the funding needed to design and construct the new bridge. The AOT said the remaining funds will come from the state and local municipalities.Preliminary planning and design is scheduled to take place over the next several years, with construction set to begin in 2027. The new bridge is expected to be completed by 2030.