The Virginia Department of Transportation has signed an agreement to partner with a consortium of organizations to further examine building a parallel Midtown Tunnel to alleviate traffic congestion.  Work could begin in 2011 and end in 2013.  The project does face some challenges relating to the tolls. First, there may be resistance to placing them on an existing road.  Next, the proposed amount could range from $2-3 for cars and $6-9for trucks.  They are hoping that the state can provide additional funds to minimize the toll amount, but given the current budget situation that remains unknown.

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