The Editor, Re: "Tunnel to be replaced by bridge," Online, Sept. 20. I am pleased the provincial government has officially announced a replacement for the Massey Tunnel. However, two major mistakes were made. First, the bridge that will be built will replace the tunnel. Why not have the tunnel AND the bridge? What are the additional costs of having both as opposed to tearing down a tunnel that has plenty of life left in the tank.
Perhaps the premier wants to allow tankers to run across the Fraser River. That's a dangerous move.
Secondly, the premier didn't rule out the possibility of the bridge having tolls on it. During these tough times in our economy, the last thing Richmondites heading south and returning north need is to pay a toll out of pocket each way, every waking day.
It's just another instance of the BC Liberal government preying on hard working taxpayers. But, hey, we should've expected this from the Clark government.
Over the last few years, they've been the fee collectors we've all had nightmares about.
And here they come again.
Ramesh Ranjan
Richmond
