Porter Tunnel

The Porter Tunnel is a major road tunnel system in Liberty City, linking Shoreside Vale, Staunton Island and Portland. The bridge opened in segments from Shoreside Vale to Staunton Island ( 1989 ) and Staunton Island to Portland ( 2001 )

History
The tunnel was originally planned in the mid-1980's by the Liberty City Transport Commission as a better solution for

the growing traffic and commuter problems in Liberty City. The project was financed by the FBC Finance Group. The first segment from Shoreside Vale to Staunton Island was mostly without problems, and it was opened in the spring of 1989 after being in construction since 1987. Altough the problems began on the Staunton Island to Portland link. Problems regarding overfunding, slushfunds, backhanding, forehanding, and over-scheduling caused a lot of delays for the tunnel. The second link was originally projected to be built on a course between 1990 and 1992, but because of the delays it was built over a slow course between 1995 and 2001.