TENTATIVELY SELECTED PLAN: FIXED BRIDGE, EAST OR WEST
2-Lane Fixed Bridge Fixed Bridge Details Two alignment alternatives still under consideration: There is one alignment to the east and one to the west of the existing bridge Fixed high rise bridge; would not have to close for navigation traffic 2-lane bridge and approaches with shoulders Longer crossing of wetlands but most of it would be spanned Existing bridge will be removed Adverse impacts to historic properties Similar in costs Either impacts residences on the northeast side The east alignment potentially affects proposed City Park The east alignment could potentially cause a small cemetery relocation Screening of Fixed Bridge over Moveable Options Substantially less permanent wetland impacts than the moveable bridge alternatives Lower maintenance costs No road closures due to bridge openings for vessels Moveable bridges have a more complicated design