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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]There is a tiny little chance that we will get an expanded American Legion bridge and necessary lanes on the beltway in my lifetime. That is why this is this suboptimal option is being discussed.

There is zero zero zero chance of another Potomac crossing being constructed in the next 50 years.

This is simply the reality of 21st century America: It is really hard to get anything major built. Some projects can overcome issues like encroaching on natural areas (the Potomac River) or multiple governments (US and Maryland and Virginia). Almost nothing can overcome inconveniencing the rich and powerful. If you disagree, I'll ride the Purple Line to your house to explain.[/quote]
I am not sure what planet you live on, but it is an interesting one. There is a 100% chance of the ALB getting expanded and HOT lanes added to 270 in the next 5-10 years. You must have missed the vote on that. This will 100% have an impact on the “rich and powerful”, as you seem to define it. Some houses will necessarily get condemned get demolished.

It is more likely that Point of Rocks will get expanded than another, new crossing is built in the next 10-20 years. However, new crossing is inevitable in a 20-30 year timeframe and its inevitability is in significant part thanks to the Ag Reserve, which is ironic.

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