This bridge is crucial to Illinois future. The Poplar Bridge was many malfunctions and issues with drainage and upkeep. The Eads and MLK bridge are good, but not realistic for massive transit to Missouri.

Like the counter argument stated, the new deal helped create confidence amongst civilians. This bridge will create jobs which will boost moral by the average citizen. This will cause confidence and spending by the average person.

BUILD THIS BRIDGE

The $31 billion capital plan--the first of its kind in 10 years--needs to be implemented as soon as possible. These improvement projects will create 439,000 jobs as the state unemployment rate has reached 11.1 percent. $4.6 billion is allocated to bridge, road, transit and highway projects across the state. These projects are crucial to the future of Illinois. Funding for capital investment and job creation is at stake. To learn more about the state capital plan, visit www.BacktoWorkIllinois.com.

they need to continue witht he bridge. if they stop it. over 200 million in federal funding will be lost.