GREENSFERRY: The bad-idea bridge

As a family that has lived on the Spokane River since 1956, we are adamantly opposed to what seems to be a developer-driven bridge. Since the old bridge was removed, I have yet to hear anyone on the south side of the river wish there was a bridge at Greensferry, especially when it would be a little over a mile from the Spokane Street bridge.

Put the horse in front of the cart this time. Maybe widen Riverview, from Spokane Street to Greensferry, or further to Rainbow, and while we’re at it, put the sewer system in.

Is this the legacy we want to leave for future generations…high density housing with septic tanks and drain fields that in time will begin to fail?

This proposed bridge should never be built. There are no positives to this bridge, just negatives — unless you’re a developer looking to line your pockets, and in the process decimate a beautiful community.

DEAN ELKIN

Post Falls