How about a tunnel to replace it, and set the bureaucrats to work building it?
That’s all we need is more underwater tunnels that can be hit by drug smuggling submarines.
There are already tunnel routes nearby. The bridge is mainly to allow trucks carrying hazardous materials to pass through. Hazmat in a tunnel is a no-no.
Yes, but what if your tunnel tragically collapses, trapping all those bureaucrats inside???
Yes, but what if your tunnel tragically collapses, trapping all those bureaucrats inside???
Tunnels they have and tunnels are fine for most traffic. The, oft sited problem yesterday, is oversized or hazardous traffic which can’t use them. Now that has to go the long way around and even after port reopens will slow some supply chains. But does that justify a $1B+ bridge as a one size fits all solution? How about a suitably priced toll ferry for that special traffic? That traffic is predictable and well known volume, doesn’t need to be speedy (although the hop is short enough for lots of trips daily). Impatient commuters can take the tunnels although ferries can make a bit on the side by taking bike and foot tourists Don’t need to handle a load bigger than could have crossed old bridge. Set the size and number of the ferries based on past volume. A lot quicker and cheaper to get up and running than a new bridge. Just need to avoid colliding with rest of boat traffic.