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Gov. Gregoire�s statement on SR 520 legislation

For Immediate Release: April 24, 2009

OLYMPIA � Gov. Chris Gregoire released the following statement on the Senate�s passage of state Route 520 legislation:

�I commend the members of the Senate, and especially transportation committee chairperson, Senator Mary Margaret Haugen, and Senator Fred Jarrett, for their leadership and their commitment to the replacement of this vulnerable bridge.

�I encourage the House of Representatives to concur with the Senate. These actions will enable the Washington State Department of Transportation to begin construction on a pontoon site in Grays Harbor, undertake critical work to replace the most vulnerable portions of the SR 520 floating bridge, create jobs, and provide for reliable commutes through the corridor.�



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