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DE SR21
Resolution
Status
Introduced
6/7/2012
Primary Sponsor
George Bunting
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AI Summary
- Requests the Delaware Department of Transportation to commission or conduct a feasibility study in conjunction with the University of Delaware for a bay bridge tunnel system across the Delaware Bay in the lower bay area
- Proposed project would connect Sussex County, Delaware to New Jersey, covering approximately 17 miles
- Study must assess the feasibility of incorporating vertical windmills to generate electricity as part of the overall system design
- Resolution cites potential benefits including economic development, job creation in construction and manufacturing, relief of I-95 corridor traffic congestion, and reduced strain on aging bridges and roadways in the region
- Project could be financed through revenue bonds with toll income covering construction and maintenance costs
Legislative Description
Requesting That The Delaware Department Of Transportation Commission Or Engage In A Study, In Conjunction With The University Of Delaware, To Determine The Feasibility Of Constructing A Bay Bridge Tunnel Across The Delaware Bay In The Lower Bay Area To Link Sussex County, Delaware And The State Of New Jersey.
Last Action
Reported Out of Committee (HIGHWAYS & TRANSPORTATION) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits
6/13/2012
Committee Referrals
Highways & Transportation6/7/2012
Full Bill Text
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