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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)

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