Alaska Delays Cascade Point Ferry Terminal Project

0:00I'm Corey with the story, bringing you the latest from Anchorage News today. Alaska has hit pause on the first phase of the Cascade Point Ferry Terminal project, which aims to link Juno and Haines. The State Department of Transportation announced the delay this week, pushing back work that was set to start this summer until sometime after 20, 26. The initial build would have included an access road, a new bridge, a gate, and a staging area, but not the main terminal. People say a shift from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers triggered the need for more time on the permit. This project has stirred debate among locals for years, as better ferry service could ease travel between the two towns and boost the economy. The delay means residents will stick with current routes a while longer. Now the Transportation Department plans to kick off formal talks with tribes once the Corps gives the green light on the permit application. Public meetings are coming up down the line too. In the meantime, both agencies are staying focused on getting the paperwork sorted, so

1:01this key connection might still move forward before too long.