Government offers $550 million to Michigan for int'l bridge project....The Canadian govt., that is..

[marmar]

Preparation for Michigan's future as Canada's next province, after the Unites States fractures. :)


Canada offers Michigan $550M for bridge project
Last Updated: Thursday, April 29, 2010 | 5:40 PM ET

CBC News



The new bridge would be downriver from the current Ambassador Bridge border crossing, shown here. The bridge will connect Windsor, Ont., with Detroit.



Canada has offered to contribute up to $550 million US to help the cash-strapped state of Michigan pay for a new bridge crossing the Detroit River between Windsor, Ont., and Detroit.

Federal Transport Minister John Baird made the offer in a letter Thursday to Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm.

Baird said Canada cannot afford any further delay in construction of the Detroit River International Crossing.

The cash from Canada will help cover the costs for Michigan to get started with the project on its side of the border, including an interchange with Interstate 75, the toll plaza and buying up land needed to build the U.S. Customs plaza. ........(more)

The complete piece is at: http://www.cbc.ca/canada/windsor/story/2010/04/29/wdr-bridge-canada-border-money-100429.html

[tmyers09]

1. Hey, I wouldn't mind becoming a Canadian province.

[marmar]

2. Nor I. I used the smile icon because such a prospect makes me smile.

nt