🎧 Should the $15B Interstate Bridge Project Be Delayed?
Ley calls for additional federal scrutiny as debate continues over the future, cost and scope of the Interstate Bridge replacement project.
Rep. John Ley is urging federal transportation officials to delay approval of the Interstate Bridge replacement project, arguing that the proposal has grown far beyond its original purpose and now carries a price tag estimated at more than $15 billion. In a letter to U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, Ley called for additional federal scrutiny, citing concerns about project costs, scope changes, congestion impacts, tolling, and the inclusion of light rail. Meanwhile, project leaders continue to pursue a Record of Decision that would allow the project to move into its next phase. As debate continues over the future of the Interstate Bridge corridor, we want to know what you think: Should federal transportation officials delay approval of the project until a new review is completed?
POLL: Should federal transportation officials delay approval of the Interstate Bridge replacement project until a new review is completed?
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Rep. John Ley asks transportation secretary to deny Record of Decision for I-5 Bridge replacement project
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