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APRIL 23, 2001 The Mohegan Tribe and the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation have joined freshman Congressman Rob Simmons (R-Conn.) and others in opposing a bridge and bypass project designed to alleviate traffic in and around tribes' casinos. Communities in southeastern Connecticut have opposed the plan. It calls for construction of a bypass road and a new Mohegan-Pequot bridge. The state Department of Transportation has been moving forward with the proposal over local objections. Get the Story:
Congressman, Indian tribe join in opposition of construction project (AP 4/21)
Simmons pushes bypass alternative (The New London Day 4/22) Related Stories:
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Cooperation of town wanted on casino bridge (12/14)
LETTER: Casino bridge is not deal (11/27)
Town doesn't want casino bypass (11/21)
Mohegan Tribe concerned about bridge (11/09)
Bridge proposed by state (11/7)
Tribes oppose casino bridge
Facebook TwitterAPRIL 23, 2001 The Mohegan Tribe and the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation have joined freshman Congressman Rob Simmons (R-Conn.) and others in opposing a bridge and bypass project designed to alleviate traffic in and around tribes' casinos. Communities in southeastern Connecticut have opposed the plan. It calls for construction of a bypass road and a new Mohegan-Pequot bridge. The state Department of Transportation has been moving forward with the proposal over local objections. Get the Story:
Congressman, Indian tribe join in opposition of construction project (AP 4/21)
Simmons pushes bypass alternative (The New London Day 4/22) Related Stories:
Couple opposes casino bridge project (2/15)
Cooperation of town wanted on casino bridge (12/14)
LETTER: Casino bridge is not deal (11/27)
Town doesn't want casino bypass (11/21)
Mohegan Tribe concerned about bridge (11/09)
Bridge proposed by state (11/7)
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