Major Construction Begins on Alaskan Way Viaduct
From WSDOT:
http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2010/06/29-awvgroundbreaking.htm
This project will replace the Southern end of the viaduct with an at-grade road. This road will then connect to the tunnel, or any other proposed replacement of the rest of the viaduct.
More: http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Projects/SR99/HolgateToKing
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