U.S. President Joe Biden signed into law the more than $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill Monday. The signing was witnessed by both Democrats and Republicans that supported the bill through Congress.

The bill was signed on the South Lawn of the White House, which was expanded to accommodate the large crowd that was invited to witness the event. During the signing, both Democrats and Republicans gathered, marking a rare instance in which both parties stood together to witness the signing of the bipartisan bill.

Biden, whose job approval ratings have fallen owing to his handling of the economy and other issues, earned a standing ovation after signing. Biden praised the bill as a “blue-collar blueprint to rebuild America,” claiming that it demonstrated that, despite their differences, Democrats and Republicans could work together to achieve tremendous outcomes.

The bill includes $550 billion in additional investment in transportation, telecommunications, and utilities. Biden’s signing comes after years of fruitless attempts in Washington to enhance the nation’s infrastructure, which supporters claim would help the economy and generate employment.

The bill will invest $110 billion on roads, bridges, and other significant infrastructure projects. It also allocates $66 billion on freight and passenger rail, including possible Amtrak enhancements. Around $39 billion will be spent on public transportation.

The proposal allocates $65 billion in enhancing the nation’s broadband network, which has become a top goal since the coronavirus outbreak left millions of Americans without reliable internet connection at home. It will also invest $55 billion in water system improvements, including the replacement of lead pipes.