The Salmon Bay Railroad Bridge near the Ballard Locks has been an iconic scene in Seattle. But that century-old scene could soon be gone as BNSF replaces the aging structure.

Before the bridge was built, Ballard had campaigned for a canal — not to reach Lake Washington but for dredging to deepen Salmon Bay in order to move more lumber off its waterfront.

A light rail tunnel under Salmon Bay to Ballard could be cheaper than originally thought, but it will still cost more than the voter-approved plan.

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