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Future Bridge Alternatives Discussed at GIBA Meeting

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the current roadbed. Both plans will jog traffic slightly on the approach and exit ramps and presume 35 miles an hour as the speed limit. The engineering surveys will not be complete for about 30 days and are needed to determine if additional right of way will be needed.

The costs estimates are $5.225 million (lowest) and $6.965 million (highest.)

Both remaining alternatives feature wider traffic lanes and sidewalks for both the Central and the South Bridges. The replacement South Bridge will also need to be a couple feet higher than the current span to reduce the chloride contamination. One suggestion would have a separate pedestrian bridge, instead of a

sidewalk, that would be available to carry utilities.

It was suggested at the meeting that the South Bridge channel be filled in to eliminate that bridge. Everyone recognized the environmental challenge and inquiries will be made with the U.S. Coast Guard to determine the idea's feasibility.

Kisinger, Campo and Associates developed the plans and Paul Hauck presented them with Tom Shaw's assistance.

Although the bridge authority manages the causeway it is actually owned by Florida. Department of Environmental Protection

employees were on the causeway Tuesday doing a site survey leading to the removal of the exotics: Australian Pine and Brazilian Pepper.

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Charlotte Symphony Orchestra Concludes 27th season
The Charlotte Symphony Orchestra presents its final concert of the season, Sunday evening, April 9 at the Charlotte Performing Arts Center (701 Carmalita, Punta Gorda). Janita Hauk will complete her 13th year as maestra. She and the symphony will welcome clarinetist Shana Catandella and the Suncoast Chorale. A pre-concert lecture will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The box office is open from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday and one hour before the 7:30 p.m. performance. Tickets may be purchased using Visa and MasterCard by calling 505-7469. For additional information, visit www.charlottesymphony.com .

Ron Hart
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Laden which has been a source of embarrassment. They have narrowed his whereabouts to an isolated place, void of people so he will not be recognized. I would suggest that they look for him in a Ben Affleck movie. Ron Hart is a columnist and investor in Atlanta. He worked for Goldman Sachs and was appointed to The Tennessee Board of Regents by Lamar Alexander. His E-mail: RevRon10@aol.com 

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