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IN SCR0004
Concurrent Resolution
Status
1/5/2011
Primary Sponsor
Lonnie Randolph
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AI Summary
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Urges the Indiana Department of Transportation to rebuild the 1.25-mile Cline Avenue bridge over the Indiana Harbor and Ship Canal
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The bridge serves as a major artery connecting the Chicago Skyway and Indiana Toll Road to Interstate 80/94, carrying approximately 30,000 vehicles per day
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The closure impacts steel mills, oil refineries, casinos (Majestic Star in Gary and Ameristar in East Chicago), and other businesses along Lake Michigan
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Business losses from the bridge closure directly affect state and local tax revenues
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The resolution directs copies to be sent to the commissioner of INDOT
Legislative Description
Urging INDOT to rebuild Cline Avenue bridge over the IN Harbor and Ship canal.
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Homeland Security, Transportation and Veterans Affairs
1/5/2011