http://www.vocm.com/newsarticle.asp?...3718&popular=1
Looks like the idea of a fixed structure to Bell Island has come up again. Personally, I am all for it. Bell Island is right in the middle of a very fast growing area and is just a few minutes away from St. John's. If access to the Island was made more efficient, I believe development there would start to pick up pace. I think it would be a good opportunity for the first suspension bridge in the province. A tunnel would also be cool but seems that would be more expensive.
A cost/benefit analysis would good to see considering the cost of a bridge vs. the cost of replacing the ferry. I think some cost savings could definitely be acheived by eliminating the ferries and associated fuel/upkeep costs that come with them.
Thoughts?