Do bridge cost estimates include operations and maintenance costs?
Current estimates are construction costs and do not include operations and maintenance costs. The financial scenarios outlined in the Financial Analysis chapter of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement describe possible funding sources for expected capital costs. With a Locally Preferred Alternative selected, the project is now refining cost estimates and exploring potential funding sources in more detail. Cost estimates will be updated in 2009. Over the next year, tolling and financing plans will be developed.
