Indo-Canadian Voice
BC Liberal Leader Kevin Falcon’s plan to cancel the Massey Tunnel project would keep commuters stuck in traffic for three extra years and make our community a worse place to live, say Richmond’s NDP MLAs.
“In addition to delaying a solution by years, Kevin Falcon is rejecting the consensus reached by community leaders that the tunnel is right for Richmond,” said Henry Yao, NDP MLA for Richmond South Centre, on Thursday. “The tunnel is the right fit because it fixes the gridlock while avoiding the negative impacts that would be created by the BC Liberal bridge.” …
Falcon’s promise to cancel the project was criticized by Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie, who told Global News: “I just don’t think it’s an idea that should go forward. To go back in time, back to the future to a 10-lane bridge which, really, very few want.” …