Wednesday, November 01, 2006

Update on New Tampa East West Connector to I-275

Preliminary information from the two bids for the connector toll road from Bruce B. Downs to I-275 indicate that one bidder is requesting almost $1 billion in assistance and the other is proposing a toll that would rise to $2.75 within five years of its opening. Considering that the proposed road will only be a tad longer than 3 miles, I wonder how many New Tampa homeowners will be willing to pay that amount.

The winner of the bid will be announced in 2007 and it is reported that it will take two years to build.

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