Lawmakers debate design choices as bridge width and modal allocation draw scrutiny

Jun 16, 2026

Legislators questioned whether the replacement bridge is being 'right-sized' after reviewers suggested narrower options; concerns focused on the share of bridge width allocated to transit, pedestrians and bikes versus vehicles and freight.

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Several legislators pressed program staff and analysts on how design choices—including lane widths, shoulders and the share of bridge width allocated to transit—were made and whether projects had been 'supersized.'

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