Rhode Island considers Newport Jamestown tunnel to ease traffic
A $49.45 million public works plan recommends a $30.8 million tunnel from Newport to Jamestown to cross the east passage of Narragansett Bay replacing the Jamestown Ferry. The report by Parsons firm cites cost, Navy impact, and a bridge-toll authority for funding and operation.
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Public Works Chief Opposes Tunnel Under Narragansett Bay
Joseph M Vallone state director of public works said he is unalterably opposed to state support for the $30 800 000 tunnel under the east passage of Narragansett Bay He also opposes using Mount Hope Bridge revenue to finance Newport Jamestown operations and maintenance He favors the north south freeway and prefers interstate funds go to completing it while keeping the bridge tolls promise intact. The federal government has not included the proposed system in the interstate system and the rapid bay crossing is not viewed as a military asset.
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Feasibility of Narragansett Bay Tunnel Crossing Feared
The report notes annual operating and maintenance costs over 500 000 dollars. It proposes two funding options state financing or revenues from the Mount Hope Bridge. Conclusion says the tunnel crossing seems feasible without the Mount Hope Bridge if a western connecting highway and maintenance costs are funded by others.
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Tannel Plans In Hanis For East Passage Tunnel
Plans for a proposed east passage tunnel in Hanis have been submitted to a New York investment house. The proposal, by Parson Brinck, aims to connect the east and west sides of the bay with a submerged route.
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Tunnel plan for Newport Jamestown cross bay bridge eyed
Editorial argues a $30.8 million tunnel plus Jamestown Bridge could pay back its cost in about 40 years and create a coastal highway near Bristol. The piece notes tolls on Mount Hope Bridge may stay and credits RI authorities for taking a solid first step toward the long debated lower Narragansett Bay crossing.
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