Monday, November 23, 2009

Proposed Baldwin County toll route concerns local officials, environmentalists | Breaking News from the Press-Register - al.com

Proposed Baldwin County toll route concerns local officials, environmentalists | Breaking News from the Press-Register - al.com: "State transportation officials said they were surprised by the controversy surrounding a proposed route for a toll road between Interstates 10 and 65 in east Baldwin County, saying it is much too early in the process for county officials and environmentalists to be mounting such stiff opposition.

Baldwin County officials favor a different route, while environmental groups fear the consequences of both road construction and development that might follow."