Paul Portelli, Victoria
Why Gozo needs a bridge...
Famous bridges around the world: some might see them as a panoramic intrusion, while others might say they are beautiful.
Edwin Calleja (The Sunday Times, December 26) asked me to digest his points against a bridge linking Malta and Gozo. Well, let me give him some points to digest in favour of a bridge.
Mr Calleja tells us he lived in Gozo for a whole year – 50 years ago! And because he and another three have done this, he is expecting us to do the same, “this time round in Malta”!
As he said, 50 years ago it was he and three others. Now, hundreds of Gozitans have to live in Malta and hundreds have to cross over every day to earn their living.
With him it was, as he said, an assignment for a year, but most Gozitans who work in Malta do not have that option.
Some government employees know it will be years before they even stand a chance of being transferred to Gozo, and others working in the private sector know this will never happen.
One should also note that most Gozitans who need to cross over to Malta to work have to fork out the expenses themselves.
The government helps students and a few of its employees, but those in the private sector pay for their travel expenses out of their own pocket.
Time changes and no one expects life to standstill, or to live by our memories of 50 years ago. After all, the reason I replied to Mr Calleja’s letter was because he wrote “hands off Gozo”.
With all due respect, who is he to decide what Gozitans really need? Why not let the Gozitans decide? Let the authorities see if it would be a national burden, of which, unfortunately, we have many.
We are, after all, one nation. We are as Maltese as Mr Calleja. At least, he should try to come up with solutions for a better future for Gozo in the next 50 years.
Gozo is dying a very slow and painful death and no one seems to be doing anything about it.
If a bridge is, as Mr Calleja states, a panoramic intrusion, I wonder what the authorities in the US, Canada, Greece, Spain and so many other countries had in mind when they built some of the most beautiful bridges in the world.
Maybe we will not live to seeour dream of a Malta-Gozobridge come true, but the fightwill continue.
Not for us, at this point, but for our children and their children.
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Joe Camilleri
Jan 11th 2011, 13:36
To all blogentators,
Please put yourself in the shoes of those who need to cross everyday when submitting your comments.
JC
Rachel Williams
Jan 11th 2011, 10:00
Not only do we need a link between the two island, but bridges connecting the north and south of the island would mean less confusion in the central parts of the island, adding value to the properties there due to less traffic congestion and making it more bearable living there... living in Mellieha has shown me that it takes me less than 15 mins to reach St Andrews, but over 45 mins (on a regular day) to reach Sta Venera!!!
C. Vella
Jan 11th 2011, 09:14
@ C. Cassar- Do you do it yourself to go out of your household on Monday and return back on Fridays leaving your family behind?
David Gatt
Jan 10th 2011, 10:12
We need a bridge not between Malta and Gozo, but between our shortsightedness and a better future. A bridge will not benefit only the people of Gozo but the people of all the islands. Any link which is improved between two places in our islands will benefit everyone in the long run and for various reasons. Yet, if we still argue in terms of us and them, gozitans and maltese, then, we can never be in favour of a bridge can we?
Joseph Ellul - Sydney
Jan 10th 2011, 04:46
The world is very concerned about carbon emmisions, fuel efficiency and added carbon cost to transported goods etc. If you had to apply these rules to a propossed Malta - Gozo link, the project would be deemed to be non viable. The same could be said about the Valletta project.
Any way, by the time politicians take to OK such a project, steel prices would be 10 times of what they are and then the Chinese can come and built it from bamboo. It is nice to be sarcastic; it breaks the ice.
Joe Camilleri
Jan 10th 2011, 03:51
Gozo does not need a bridge!!! Gozo needs jobs....real jobs. We have 5 MPs (yes not 1, not 2 but 5 MPs for a pop of 30,000 2 of whom in cabinet)....how many jobs these MPs, directly or indirectly, brought to Gozo in the last 10 years??? Our kids, like the generations before them, still depend on government jobs or emigration. With the Internet age, Gozo could have benefitted in good paying jobs...but there is a lack of real leadership ... and brains.
Robert Calafato
Jan 9th 2011, 20:56
While technically possible, a bridge between Malta and Gozo is just not economically viable. That is of course unless we strike oil in commercial quantities!
m borg
Jan 9th 2011, 21:29
Agreed except that a project is viable if the economic and social benefits justify the cost.
It has nothing to do with whether government can afford it or not. If we do find oil the revenue should be used to reduce taxes and generally improve the living standards of all Maltese and not squander it on a white elephant.
Salvu Sciberras
Jan 9th 2011, 20:12
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At least 10,000 workers toiled in two teams around the clock to build the bridge, which was constructed from opposite ends and connected in the middle in the last few days.
Chinese officials said that the bridge would be strong enough to withstand a magnitude 8 earthquake, typhoons or the impact of a 300,000 tonne vessel.
China is already home to 7 of the world's 10 longest bridges, including the world's lengthiest, the 102 mile Danyang-Kunshan Rail Bridge, which runs over land and water near Shanghai.
Would easily provide jobs for the Maltese unemployed.
Salvu Sciberras
Jan 9th 2011, 20:11
http://www.newkerala.com/news/world/fullnews-120541.html
World's longest bridge built in China
London, Jan 9 : China has set a new record after constructing the world's longest bridge over water.
The newly constructed 26.4 miles-long Qingdao Haiwan Bridge would easily cross the English Channel and is almost 3 miles longer than the previous record-holder, the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway in the American state of Louisiana, reports the Telegraph.
The vast structure links the center of the booming port city of Qingdao in eastern China's Shandong Province with the suburb of Huangdao, spanning the wide blue waters of Jiaozhou Bay.
Built in just four years at a cost of 5.5 billion pounds, the sheer scale of the bridge reveals the advances made by Chinese engineers in recent years.
The six-lane road bridge is supported by more than 5,200 columns and was designed by the Shandong Gausu Group.
When it opens to traffic later this year, the bridge is expected to carry over 30,000 cars a day and will cut the commute between the city of Qingdao and the sprawling suburb of Huangdao by between 20 and 30 minutes.
Sergio Vassallo
Jan 9th 2011, 20:09
Do all those who are saying that the bridge is not viable mean that the PN Government who promised a bridge to Gozo in the 1960's was pulling the peoples legs (as usual)?
Joseph Sammut
Jan 10th 2011, 06:03
YES!
Franco J scicluna
Jan 9th 2011, 19:02
Gozitans wake up. Start a GOZO party for the next elections. Possible Gozo solutions will follow later ,punto e basta
m borg
Jan 9th 2011, 18:23
@Christian Sciberras
Are you joking? One million euros for a bridge between Malta and Gozo?
Any works in the sea cost a fortune. The deep water of the channel and the length of bridge that is needed will make the cost of a bridge astronomical.
There is no better way for a future government to cripple the Maltese economy for good,
Get real!
Christian Sciberras
Jan 13th 2011, 20:11
And I think you're trying to make is believe you bought your house from a single paycheck, right?
There's something called investment.
You get real and stop believing in a government that's been spewing eye-candy ever since it's inception.
M.Galea
Jan 9th 2011, 17:47
No No NO nooooooooo bridge, too many outsiders are taken over our peaceful island, so don't call us we'll call you.. I an remember years ago we didn't know what crime ment, or what fast cars are not forgetting the beautiful green belt, but now Gozo is getting over crowded with strangers just because they have a little bit of money to spend and in somee cases ie victoria one has to have ear and eyes at the back of you know what, cause of the endless traffic and dangerous roads., As an old Gozitan born and breath i am entitled to my opinion, we just don't want to end up like another Malta out of hand and diesel fumes galore.
P. Borg
Jan 11th 2011, 08:59
Mela imbaghad toqghodux tgergru li ghal kull haga li jkollkom bzonn tridu tinzlu Malta, u li mghandkomx jobs etc. Ghandkom tant bzonn Malta imbaghad ma tridux affari maghha. Li kont flokkom noqghod attent xi nghid ghax li kieku ma kinitx Malta mhemm xejn. Li kieku ikel, xorb, ilbies u kollox ma jinzilx Malta l-ewwel serrah rasek li tibqghu b'xejn.
Il-kumment tieghek kontra Malta bla sens siehbi. Qas issifru ma tistghu minghajr ma tigu Malta ahseb u ara. Kieku jkollkom bridge ghall-inqas ikun iktar facli iggibu dak li ghandkom bzonn. Bniedem jkun jista jaqbad karozza u jigi ghax-xoghol f'inqas hin mhux irid jahseb sighat qabel biex juza dawk il-frejgatini slow li hemm jaqsmu il-fliegu. Barra minn hekk ma tkunx marbut bil-hin ghax is-servizz tal-vapur ma jkunx possibli wara certu hinijiet. Tghidu tant kontra Malta imbaghad minghajrha ma taghmlu xejn. Suppost poplu wiehed dan imma qed ninduna li ghalikom il-maltin foreigners daqs kemm hu amerikan. Tinsew li ghal kull haga ta xejn tigu Malta. Bridge jghin jista mhux itellef.
Alfred Camilleri
Jan 9th 2011, 17:29
Mr Portelli thinks that he has a divine right to work practically on the doorstop of his residence. Isn't it more sensible to take up residence as near as possible to your workplace? What's wrong with taking up residence in Malta, if you work there?
What's so special about Gozitans that they shouldn't fork out expenses for work travel? Isn't that what most Maltese do? At least Gozitans, workers or not, enjoy discounted fares on the Ferry all year round. As for private sector employees, contrary to the impression given, even those in Malta pay their own travel expenses.
Some Gozitans may dream what they want, not need, for Gozo, but at the end of the day, it's us all, Maltese and Gozitans alike, who have to fork out the dough for their dreams. It is ririculous to compare a bridge for Gozo, with those in the countries mentioned, where viability is concerned.
Mr Portelli says that Gozitans are as Maltese as natives of the larger island. I agree and it is so. But you wouldn't think so, hearing our politicians speak, always referring to Maltin and Ghawdxin, rather than just Maltese.
Carmel Camilleri
Jan 9th 2011, 17:29
I am sure that we Gozitans not only want a bridge or a tunnel but we are in dire need of one or the other to help us solve our work,health,education,business,social and other daily problems
John Azzopardi
Jan 9th 2011, 14:16
And how do you propose to pay for it. Do you know the cost involved. Many bigger and larger countries don't have bridges and use ferries. Sometimes we just pen to paper without analyzing the impact of what we are actually saying. A bridge is too expensive to have between the two islands and it will never be financially viable. Gozo is only a small island of 30,000 people. Let's put a viable airlink as an alternative. As we have seen in the past, this is viable and doesn't cost much.
Christian Sciberras
Jan 9th 2011, 15:56
If the government is handing out 4 MILLION and 8 MILLION euros to build a GARDEN and FACELIFT VALLETTA surely he could spare A MILLION for the bridge?!?!
Quit with the lame excuses already!!
Christian Sciberras
Jan 9th 2011, 16:06
Your comment makes me wonder how much time you've actually spent in Gozo.
John Azzopardi
Jan 9th 2011, 19:09
How naive. A million. Are you joking. If you said a billion euro - maybe 1-5 bilion euros. That is why I said we need to talk feasibility here. We cannot say we want a bridge without looking at the cost involved and who is going to fund it. Where are the funds going to come from and how is revenue going to be generated. And as an FYI - I spend a lot of time in Gozo and traveling to the airport and it's not fun. And that is why I am in favor of an airlink, and not at a discount. We Gozitans should have that option in the year 2011. That is not much to ask for and an airlink will be viable.
P. Borg
Jan 11th 2011, 09:10
Kif se nhallsu ghalih?? Semplici ara kif:
- kieku ma tajtniex iz-zidiet lil membri parlamentari (kien diga jigbor ammont mhux hazin specjalment meta tikkunsidra li se jiehdu b'sentejn b'lura ukoll)
- flok dak l-imbarazz li se jinbena bieb il-belt (kif kien, tajjeb kien, maintenance ahjar u refurbishment kellu bzonn. Teatri ghandna u parlament ukoll)
- inaqqas mill-hela u il-pagamenti eccessivi li jsiru lil certi kuntratturi ghax hbieb tal-hbieb tal-hbieb etc
- ma jgibx nies minn barra minn Malta u jhallashom enormita ta flus biex jaghmlu l-istess xoghol li hafna professjonisti f'Malta kapaci jaghmlu ghal prezz irhas (ma ninsewx li l-edukazzjoni f'Malta hija fost l-ghola livell)
- inaqqas mill-karozzi lussuzi, mobile phones etc li huma intitulati ghalihom hafna u hafna irjus kbar f'Malta. (Wara kollox il-poplu bil-karozza tieghu imur ghax-xoghol u l-istess ghandhom jaghmlu managers u diretturi specjalment mal-gvern u korporazzjonijiet)
- inehhi is-sussidji fuq kontijiet tad-dawl u l-ilma lil certi irjus kbar tal-korporazzjonijiet u Dipartimenti tal-gvern. (La tahli hallas ghalih siehbi!)
Imsomma nista nibqa sejjer hekk sal-llejla u mhux flus ghal bridge ikollna imma anke biex naghmlu tlieta wiehed ghal Ghawdex, Kemmuna u Kemmunett ukoll.
Christian Sciberras
Jan 13th 2011, 20:19
John Azzopardi - I don't think it's naive to plan ahead.
Coincidentally, I was reading about a wind sea platform in the UK, it required some 4M-8M GBP.
I can't believe that our government got suckered into such a bad deal as the PSE.
An airlink is infeasible for several reasons. Think of it, the only time it would fail is the same time the ferry fails - and it's worse than the ferry. So why would it benefit at all?
Sometimes people ought to see beyond their noses (and price) and get the job done effectively. But I just can't imagine that on an island where each pocket is more important than all the others.
For instance, I rather the build the bridge than (legally steal) my money for a future pension - which I won't need anyway.
victor rodenas
Jan 9th 2011, 14:06
Yes we will have the bridge......only if find oil and in great quantities.Priororities win.
Christian Sciberras
Jan 9th 2011, 16:05
Think about it, facelifting Valletta, the Parliament and that new Garden, with a grand total of ~10 million??? I they just can't get through 10 months without another PS tripping.
Where's the priority in all of that???
C Cassar
Jan 9th 2011, 13:59
A physical connection between Malta & Gozo is economically not viable and will ever be in the future.
If work appropriate work doesn't exist in Gozo, then move to Malta. This happens all over Europe when a person is not happy with commuting distances to their place of employment, even if it to the next city/town. Alternatively commute to Malta on a monday and travel back on a Friday. Many. many people do this in other countries (and pay for it out of their own pockets). It's not a problem but a fact of life, so just get on with it.
Christian Sciberras
Jan 9th 2011, 15:59
So it is not "economically viable" ...but... it's a "fact of life to" seek work in Malta?
And you're also telling us traveling to Malta is free of charge? Last time I've been to Valletta, on time, I paid a grand 40 EUR. That was for a SINGLE DAY.
Just because you don't travel it doesn't mean there's no cost. So again to what Paul said above, learn how it's like or shut up.
C Cassar
Jan 10th 2011, 07:59
Move to Malta if it costs too muchto travel. The world of working has changed, no more government hand-outs. The bridge will never happen, wake up.
Christian Sciberras
Feb 4th 2011, 16:19
C Cassar - There's one thing I agree with, the bridge won't happen, even if the EU decided to do it freely.
Why? Because of the very simple reason that not only is our Government incompetent, but the majority that voted it into power.
Think about what you just wrote and you'll see how you just proved me right.
David Ganado
Jan 9th 2011, 13:54
Why do most people insist on a bridge when a Tunnel would be much less intrusive?
Something must be done to have a permanent connection between the two islands but we must consider that even a beautifully designed bridge may not fit into its surroundings.
Having witnessed first hand the tunnels connecting the Faeroe Islands in the North Atlantic, i really believe this is the way to go. It is true that the sea is very deep in this part of the islands but it would not be beyond the capabilities of the worlds' engineers.
Naturally, the bottom line will always be cost, but with Tolls and with luck a subsidy from the EU, we could do it. Ideally, it should be done under a Public-Private Partnership to ensure the long term viability and upkeep of the tunnel.
W Spencer
Jan 9th 2011, 15:27
The tunnel cannot just be dug down steeply in Malta, then rise steeply in Gozo. So how far from Cirkewwa would the Malta entrance / exit be, and how far from Mgarr would the Gozo entrance / exit be ??
Christian Sciberras
Jan 9th 2011, 16:01
A tunnel is more difficult to maintain. If they did as the St Venera tunnel, I'd rather swim to Malta than risk that tunnel.
Salvinu Vella
Jan 9th 2011, 13:25
Yes, build a bridge. This was already proposed in the 1970 I believe, as a last resort to try to win the election by the PN.
David Buttigieg continue with your eternal stance against all workers buttigieg. Means that you have no valid arguments on the subject.
David Buttigieg
Jan 9th 2011, 15:53
"David Buttigieg continue with your eternal stance against all workers buttigieg"
Er care to elaborate WHERE I said anything against any worker vella?
Salvinu Vella
Jan 9th 2011, 20:05
Obviously, do you expect your employer or the tax payer to pay them?
Steve Zammit
Jan 9th 2011, 12:23
Yes, upgrade the ferry and make it more efficient but no don't build a bridge.
Build a bridge and you will ruin Gozo and the Comino Channel for ever.
Re"I wonder what the authorities in the US, Canada, Greece, Spain and so many other countries had in mind when they built some of the most beautiful bridges in the world.''
Of coarse they have plenty of beautiful bridges, but they have so much land and space unlike Malta. They can afford to build a bridge. You fail to mention how many islands they have and no they don't have a bridges to get to every single one of them. We only have one 2 islands, we cannot afford to build such a mega project just so you don't wait in line like everyone else at the expense of the envionment and the panoramic view of the channel!!
Christian Sciberras
Jan 9th 2011, 16:03
"Build a bridge and you will ruin Gozo and the Comino Channel for ever."
So let us get this straight. You are Maltese. You rarely visit Gozo. Then there's those Gozitans which....mind you, they LIVE in Gozo ...and want this bridge built.....and you're worried sick that they'll ruin Gozo?
I mean, hello? You don't even live there!!!
Steve Zammit
Jan 9th 2011, 18:10
@Christian
No, I don't live in Gozo, but I visit the beautiful island maybe 2-4 times a year. Just because I don't live there doesn't mean I cannot express my opinion. When I do visit, I visit to enjoy the beautiful countryside and peacefulness. Aren't you aware that Malta in the past decades has become more busy, more polluted, has less open spaces and more and more land previously countryside is being built up rampantly?. Gozo is much better off and you aren't suffering the consequences we are.
Do you want Gozo, Malta's sister island to become a second Malta, meaning completely identical??? Aren't you aware that Gozo is loosing its culture and peaceful way of life in the name of progress? Building a bridge will solve nothing...infact it will make things worse and more and more cars can freely drive to Gozo like never before.
If you ever build a bridge, you may also build one to Filfla, so our gremxul can pay us a visit whenever it pleases, a bridge to Africa so the immigrants can drive up here or walk instead of risking their lives crossing on small boats, and another bridge to Sicily too. Dream on...
K. Zammit
Jan 9th 2011, 12:19
As always ...Kemm huma bravi l-Maltin meta jigu biex jikkommentaw fuq il-problemi taghna l-Ghawdxin. Harsa lejn certi kummenti malajr tinduna b'dan. Daz-zgur 'hutna ' il-Maltin hekk jriduh lil Ghawdex taghna ..PRESEPJU, biex meta jigu huma fostna ma jsibu xejn x'jista jdejjaqhom. U imsiekem uliedna!!!!!
Alfred Grech
Jan 9th 2011, 12:01
A smaller Catamaran service from Valletta-Bugibba-Gozo would probably be the best solution to the problem.
Emanuel Bajada
Jan 9th 2011, 13:17
Ferry service is at its maximum efficiency and it cannot be more efficient, punto e basta. And yes we have 2 islands one is super overcrowded and the other is slowly dying and will soon be back to what it was in the times of the knights. Wars where fought for " Lebensraum " - if the Maltese want the living space that is becoming more scarce on mainland Malta the only solution is bridge the islands. True other countries maybe have more than one island, but not one single country in the world have such a huge chunk of its population living on such island. Even Sicily have a smaller chunk of the entire Italian population than Gozo have of the total Maltese population.
Emanuel Bajada
Jan 9th 2011, 13:38
For your information a fast ferry service from the Grand Harbour had already existed even in the early 1960s - The ferry was the Aliscafi Delphin It made the run in 35 mins. Later in the late 90s this service was tried again with a Catamaran . It did not survive long either. Both died a natural dead, as this solution it is not practical.
M. Zammit
Jan 9th 2011, 11:05
Being a bridge or a tunnel, is the only solution to save Gozo. As well said by Mr. Portelli, "Gozo is dying a slow and painful death...." Goz's population is dwindling and fast becoming an aging one. Once reaching the age of 18, the vast majority of the Gozitan lads are leaving Gozo to further their education or to take up employment. Job opportunities in Gozo are very few and very less attractive compared to the existent ones in Malta. The latter reason and to avoid the hustle of commuting everyday is making most of our youngsters opting to settle in Malta. The situation is already an alarming one, let alone in some years time! Something needs to be done or otherwise 'Ghawdex ser jispicca gzira tax-xjuh'...this what we Gozitans have recently stated saying.
W Spencer
Jan 9th 2011, 13:22
How is it that workers from Southampton & Portsmouth manage to afford ( no company subsidy ) the 1 hour fery trip ( probably the most expensive ferry in the world ) to their work in the Isle of Wight, and vice - versa for Islanders working on the Mainland. Thats life !!
David Buttigieg
Jan 9th 2011, 11:03
"One should also note that most Gozitans who need to cross over to Malta to work have to fork out the expenses themselves."
That happens the world over - people often travel for hours daily to get to their place of work, or else they move closer! They pay for their travel costs!
"those in the private sector pay for their travel expenses out of their own pocket."
Obviously, do you expect your employer or the tax payer to pay them?
However if you are a valuable employee you could try negotiating with your employer!
"With all due respect, who is he to decide what Gozitans really need? Why not let the Gozitans decide?"
Because Gozo is part of the Republic of Malta and belongs to ALL Maltese citizens, not to Gozitan's only!
"so many other countries had in mind when they built some of the most beautiful bridges in the world."
I know life's unfair but Gozo's entire population would not justify the enormous expense involved - hundreds of millions - just to build, let alone maintain an open water bridge!
A.Vella
Jan 9th 2011, 19:27
mr bajada,
you've just made half Gozo redundant.
John Caruana
Jan 9th 2011, 10:43
Yes a bridge is the correct answer for Gozo's problematic communications
C.Magro
Jan 9th 2011, 10:37
it is a panoramic intrusion depending on how you build it...It seems that someone prefers to have a ferry (with all its issues during peak time, bad weather, helicopter issues etc) instead of a reliable structure like a bridge..Still the costs have to be factored in as well as to get an idea of a breakeven..
Vella. C
Jan 9th 2011, 10:33
As a Gozitan worker who commutes daily to Malta, I would also like to shed light on the problem which Gozitans are facing at work. Why not mention how many young workers are being forced (and I say forced) to work on reduced hours just to compensate for the time we spend commuting. Why should this commuting burden be imposed on the workers which is resulting in reduction of pay, stigma and loss of opportunity for promotion? Why not say how many Maltese workers are abusing of the Government subsidies because they have an address in Gozo whilst their Gozitan counterparts are struggling daily to pay for the additional cost (which are not subsidised) to arrive at work which might mean a purchase of an additional car or sky rocketing prices to pay for private transport. This is not to mention how many workers are sacrificing the care of their families in order to commute daily for work!
Revel Barker
Jan 9th 2011, 10:29
The cost of crossing by ferry appears to be Mr Portelli's main concern and his chief argument.
Is he assuming, then, that crossing the channel by bridge would be free of charge?
Who does he think would pay for its building and maintenance?
Oh... the EU, again... ?
Emanuel Bajada
Jan 9th 2011, 13:32
No I do not think Paul is assuming the crossing on the bridge will be free. Even if the cost of such crossing is much and much higher than the ferry the advantages brought over will make it worthwhile. Being so outspoken on anything that happens in Gozo and most seem to irritate him, have Mr.Barker considered the cost on the taxpayers for keeping Gozo a separate island ? All Government offices are duplicated on Gozo. Court,Tax offices, Ministry etc. thousands of duplicated employments. I mention also Hospital, though it will help to have this second hospital catering the north of Malta, you would not need the specialized care service otherwise duplicated in Gozo, when if ever with the bridge, all citizens will have access for the service offered at MaterDei. Oh yes a Bridge is a must for thousands of reasons, if one wants to reason and it will be cheaper in the long term on all counts.
Joseph Sammut
Jan 9th 2011, 10:02
Paul, you included pictures of some bridges in your letter. Could you please tell us where these bridges are and what places they connect?
Joseph W. Galea
Jan 9th 2011, 09:59
Even if a bridge is built to withstand the high winds that sometimes hit the area, in order for the bridge to be maintained and kept as safe as possible, is everyone prepared to pay a toll ( which could be greater than the cost of the ferry) to use the bridge?
Most major bridges have a toll, both going and coming. This toll in most cases increases every year.