Originally Posted by Shyotl

"Despite the work of our congressional delegation, we are about $329 million short of full funding for the bridge project, and it's clear that Congress has little interest in spending any more money on a bridge between Ketchikan and Gravina Island. Much of the public's attitude toward Alaska bridges is based on inaccurate portrayals of the projects here. But we need to focus on what we can do, rather than fight over what has happened." - Paulin. McCain was among the congressmen she critisized.

And then.. She dropped it due to lack of fudning.

'Bridge to nowhere' abandoned - CNN.com