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sixteenpoundblanket t1_je7fupb wrote

The Southern Connector is still not built.

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Twombls t1_je7rj86 wrote

Its under construction rn

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sixteenpoundblanket t1_je7vrr3 wrote

It was under construction in the 80s too. Not holding my breath.

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Twombls t1_je7ww72 wrote

Eh its like actually full rolling now. They've cleared out all the land they never cleared out and are working on leveling it and will start paving in june I believe.

Personally im against the project because building a highway downtown is just stupid in 2022.

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sixteenpoundblanket t1_je81dxc wrote

I agree it seems like a dumb project at this point. It doesn't exactly get you downtown either. It will dump you into the middle of one of the most congested streets in the city. Why would anyone choose this route over just going from I-189 directly onto Shelburne Road? Maybe tourists going to the waterfront.

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Eternally65 t1_jebbseh wrote

Isn't there a problem with toxic waste on the proposed site?

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sixteenpoundblanket t1_jebvk92 wrote

The barge canal area on Pine Street is a Superfund site. It had remediation stuff done, has restrictions on use and so on. It's not in the way of the current parkway plan.

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Eternally65 t1_jec0mwr wrote

I see. The barge canal is north of the parkway, then? ( As far as I am able to tell)

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