The debate about the I-99 viaduct and its future have been hotly debated over the last year.  What makes the most sense given the availability of funds from the State and other sources, current traffic patterns, neighborhood impacts, etc.?  For Queen Anne residents, the fate of the viaduct is extremely important.  You have another chance to express your opinion at a public meeting set for 5-7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 15, at Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave., Seattle. More information is available atalaskanwayviaduct.org.

Following is an excerpt from our sister newsblog, MyBallard.com.  

In a highly-anticipated announcement, the state has narrowed down the eight options to replace the viaduct to two hybrid proposals:

1) The “surface and transit” plan with three northbound lanes on Western Avenue, three southbound lanes on Alaskan Way and improvements along I-5 through downtown (fact sheet and more images).

2) The “elevated bypass” plan which involves two elevated structures side-by-side with two lanes each (fact sheet and more images).

So what do you think?