There is no way they can get this done in three years. I would say at least five. My understanding is that the final design isn't even complete. And they don't have near the money they need yet. I think they are just starting the bridges now because the city really wants to extend the canal through. Funny they said three bridges though, last I heard it was going to be one wide bridge "the tunnel of love". Doing three makes a lot more sence though.

I'm looking forward to seeing the new boulevard too. However, a lot of the existing elevated portion (from Classen to the west) is going to remain in place for it. If the city takes possesion of it, they better budget the extra money to maintain it.