An Update On My $10 Billion Bridge Cost Story

For heaven's sake.  It's all over.  It  has been that way for years.  Officially, it's time to close down the border file silliness already.

I really don't want to write very much more about the border crossing. I have written about it for over a decade. To be blunt about it, I think I have been pretty accurate in my analysis.

However, when I see a story like this, I just have to write about it. It makes a mockery of what the Government people have been saying for so many years.

Frankly, dear reader, I would suggest that you go here to read the article by Amy Miller but more importantly to listen to the audio material:  "Are Two New Detroit River Bridges One Too Many?"   

Here is the key line in the story:

"President of the B-T-O Association, Ron Rienas says based on trends since 9-11, there is little demand for an additional Detroit River crossing"

By that, he means there is no justification for spending $10 billion of taxpayer money on a new bridge. It means that the Ambassador Bridge Company should be allowed to build their 2nd bridge at its own cost now.

I strongly urge you to listen to the audio at the beginning and especially at the 5:21 mark where you will hear about the reality of the border.

By the way, Ron Rienas is also General Manager - Peace Bridge.