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Mass. panel OKs $9 million Patriots footbridge

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Story Created: Nov 19, 2009 at 4:55 PM EDT

Story Updated: Nov 19, 2009 at 4:55 PM EDT


BOSTON (AP) - A state panel has given approval to use $9 million
in federal stimulus funds for a pedestrian bridge sought by the
wealthy owner of the New England Patriots.

The span over Route 1 would help pedestrians cross parking lots
outside Gillette Stadium and connect the Patriot Place mall with an
office park being proposed by team owner Robert Kraft.

The Metropolitan Planning Organization approved it Friday by a
13-1 vote.

Critics have questioned giving the money to a billionaire, and
using funds intended for shovel-ready projects on an office park
that will not be immediately built.

Kraft and his wife, Myra, have recently stepped up their
political donations to Gov. Deval Patrick, but the governor says
the state is supporting the bridge because it will leverage job
creation.

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