Detailed text transcripts for TV channel - MSNBC - 20111202:09:23:00
In 2009, they estimated that it would take eight years to put up the new bridge. eight years. eight years of having to drive all the way around or take a ferry to cross it. it will be ready in 2017, the new bridge? even with some delays this spring because of flooding from hurricane irene, even with one other un-related construction hiccup, i'm here to tell you the new bridge is already done, finit, complete, six years sooner than the engineers had thought possible. it is already open. but a big weekend-long celebration is planned for the new bridge in may. and wait. more good news. more good ...