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Originally Posted by chinook79
You do realize that there's more reason to not building bridge to connect Vancouver island than locals bitching about it?
The seafloor between island and lower mainland isn't suitable for building bridge on top of it and neither is building such a long suspension bridge over earthquake zone.
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Three years ago I was involved in 1 independent study and 1 review panel related to this bridge, and another study related to other options for the crossing. All I can say is that:
1. What your saying is true, there are a few hurdles related to geography and geology, but it does not make the bridge impossible to build. It just makes it more cost prohibitive.
2. The government is always evaluating options, even when it isn't publicly.
The bridge if it ever goes forward would have a significant toll. Meaning Crossing fees would not be cheaper than what a ferry is now, however the ability to cross in minutes rather than hours is the main draw.