ICC to be started this fall

[javasaurus]

Well, after 56 years, for good or ill, the Maryland's controversial Intercounty Connector highway is scheduled for construction starting this fall.

WTOP news article on the ICC

Comments

[rsteachout.livejournal.com]

Certainly statements such as "Glendinning should be shot" are a bit overboard, considering the project has been debated for 56 years.

Yes, I'm aware it's hyperbole, but reflective of my extreme dislike of the former governor, for his actions against the ICC among many, many other things. Obviously, I wouldn't condone really having him shot.

The majority of the backup is caused by the D.C.-bound traffic; however, as a longtime resident of A.A. County, who many times has had to add the unnecessary time and gas to go South, then West, and than North and turn a 30 mile trip as the crow flies into a 70 mile trip, I sick of the delays on this project. There literally is no way for us to just "go West" to get to Montgomery County, especially the Gaithersburg area.

I don't blame Glendenning for *all* the delays; just the 8 years of delay caused because he specifically and intentionally refused to fund the final studies or do anything else that would move the project forward. He even made several press announcements about deliberately blocking it. As a result, a much-needed corridor that would save money for citizens, reduce auto emission pollution, increase commerce and would have been nearing completion, is just now getting started.