New Tri-Cities bridge site recommeded

PASCO — A committee considering possible sites for a new bridge over the Columbia River at the Tri-Cities is meeting Thursday to make a recommendation to the Benton-Franklin Council of Governments.

KNDU-TV reported that a number of people at a public meeting Wednesday said they don’t want a bridge because it would lower property values.

Columbia Crossing Steering Committee Chairman Bill Clark said planning is necessary to avoid traffic problems like Seattle’s, which he called a mess.