Bridge/Tunnel To Likoni ???

My dream has always been to retire somewhere in the south coast; the allure of white sands is too much to resist. However the frequent ferry mishaps, breakdowns and unreliability turn me off. A direct bridge or tunnel from Likoni to Mombasa Island has always popped up in many discussions, but the high cost of building them has made these options unlikely.

I recall reading an article titled "Tourism players welcome plan to build new bridge at Likoni by Brian Otieno in the Wednesday, August 22, 2012 edition of the Star Newspaper. This is what the article read in part

"Tourism stakeholders in the country have welcomed the government's plan to construct a new bridge at the Likoni crossing channel. Kenya Association of Hotelkeepers and Caterers boss Mike Macharia yesterday said the move will open up the transport sector at the Coast. Prime Minister Raila Odinga on Monday said the government is looking to construct a new high bridge at the channel.

The bridge, the PM said, will be constructed in such a way that it will let big ships into the Mombasa port. “This will solve the many issues at the ferry,” said Raila. He added that the move will complement other plans of turning Mombasa into a special economic zone like Shanghai and Guangzhou in China. “I know of the Dongo Kundu bypass, but if the government is really serious about this issue, then it is good news for Mombasa and the Coast,” said Macharia.

Former Kenya Association of Tour Operators chairman Duncan Muriuki said the industry players have more faith in the government after it showed commitment in implementing most of its plans. “It is the best thing to happen in the tourism industry,” said Muriuki. Kenya Tour Drivers and Guides Association chairman Joseph Parpai said the bridge will fasten the linkage between the North and the South Coast thus redeeming the image of the Coast tourism sector.

Will someone please shed light on this ........