Reconstruction of Wash. bridge moves forward

    March 9, 2010
    Washington’s 520 bridge bill certainly did not lack controversy. However, on March 8 the only element it lacked was the governor’s signature.

    That was expected to come soon, as the state legislature passed the measure for a replacement span across Lake Washington by a 37-10 count.

    The bill broadens the way tolls can be spent on the $4.8 billion replacement project. Money collected will be used on additional projects that are classified as part of the overall replacement plan rather than just the main bridge.

    Washington’s 520 bridge bill certainly did not lack controversy. However, on March 8 the only element it lacked was the governor’s signature.

    That was expected to come soon, as the state legislature passed the measure for a replacement span across Lake Washington by a 37-10 count.

    The bill broadens the way tolls can be spent on the $4.8 billion replacement project. Money collected will be used on additional projects that are classified as part of the overall replacement plan rather than just the main bridge.

    Opposition tried to encourage a change in the bridge’s design. Many wanted the two carpool lanes used for bus and transit, and they wanted changes to be made to the Seattle side of the span. The bill tried to reach a compromise regarding both issues.

    The Washington State DOT also must “work with affected neighborhoods and local governments to refine the preferred alternative design.”

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