New River rail crossing
Summary
The county wants a firm tunnel price by February 13, but the city has only an outdated $887 million estimate and no developer commitment. The commission told staff to send a written response with updated figures — Glassman called the whole thing a 'zombie project.'
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Last discussed Feb 3, 2026.
Impact analysis
The tunnel estimate is $887 million from 2023, likely higher today; no funding is committed.
Commuters, boaters, and downtown residents would eventually benefit if the rail bottleneck is fixed.
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