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Mayor Trantalis Urges Tunnel for New River Crossing, Cites Wide Interest from Global Firms
Summary
The mayor said Fort Lauderdale is pursuing a tunnel rather than a bridge for the commuter rail crossing of the New River, citing engineering concerns about a bridge's impact and interest from dozens of international construction firms.
Mayor Dean Trantalis reiterated Fort Lauderdale's position that a tunnel — not a bridge — should be used for the planned commuter rail crossing of the New River from Miami to West Palm Beach, and said the city has drawn international interest from engineering and construction firms. Nut graf: The mayor framed the crossing decision as generational, saying a bridge would harm the downtown, disrupt marine industry and divide…
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