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The Bridge to Gravina
By Tony Alenskis
September 23, 2007
Sunday
Well it looks official. After all the ups and downs, after all
the rounds and rounds, after all the time and money wasted no
bridge.
I have a better idea. Why don't
we build a Cruise Ship Dock to Gravina?! It would be a done deal.
No matter how we voted it would get funded and constructed.
Tony Alenskis
Ketchikan, AK
About: "Lived and worked
in Ketchikan a long time."
Received September 22, 2007
- Published September 23, 2007
Related:
Gravina Access Bridge Is Not the Answer
Says Governor - Alaska
Governor Sarah Palin today directed the Department of Transportation
and Public Facilities to look for the most fiscally responsible
alternative for access to the Ketchikan airport and Gravina Island
instead of proceeding any further with the proposed $398 million
bridge. More...
Friday - September 21, 2007
Sinking of the Gravina Island Bridge
Astounds Stedman -
Senator Bert Stedman (R-Sitka) was astounded by the Governor's
announcement today that she was unilaterally cancelling the Gravina
Island Bridge project. "Improving access to Gravina Island
has been an economic priority for the community of Ketchikan,
the State of Alaska and our congressional delegation for over
30 years. I'm shocked that the Governor would ignore the significant
energy, hard work and financial resources already invested in
the project", Sen Stedman said. - More...
Friday PM - September 21, 2007
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