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Massachusetts beginning process to replace Tobin Bridge

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Ted$8roadFan:
MassDOT is beginning the process to ultimately replace the Tobin Bridge, opened in 1950 and a key element of Boston’s highway infrastructure.


https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/massdot-begins-planning-for-eventual-replacement-of-tobin-bridge/3141568/

Scott5114:

--- Quote ---"If it’s not broken, don’t fix it," said school bus driver Richard Thomas.

Thomas is not looking forward to what a replacement would mean in terms of diverted traffic in the area.

"I drive for the school bus so it’s gonna make my job a little harder, and like when the kids get out of school they want to get home, you know?" he said.
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They'll just interview any idiot for one of these, huh?

SectorZ:

--- Quote from: Scott5114 on October 02, 2023, 04:13:05 AM ---
--- Quote ---"If it’s not broken, don’t fix it," said school bus driver Richard Thomas.

Thomas is not looking forward to what a replacement would mean in terms of diverted traffic in the area.

"I drive for the school bus so it’s gonna make my job a little harder, and like when the kids get out of school they want to get home, you know?" he said.
--- End quote ---

They'll just interview any idiot for one of these, huh?

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This news station especially. They're one of those "here's the meteorologically perfect 10 day forecast" stations.

DJStephens:
A tunnel facility would be the best outcome, perhaps imitating I-95 in Baltimore - Fort McHenry or one of the Hampton Roads structures.   

Ted$8roadFan:

--- Quote from: DJStephens on October 12, 2023, 03:06:07 PM ---A tunnel facility would be the best outcome, perhaps imitating I-95 in Baltimore - Fort McHenry or one of the Hampton Roads structures.

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A good idea that nevertheless won’t happen, at least in our lifetimes.

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