Table 1: Expected total costs of each alternative (million $ / year).

Cost Elements Route 1 (233.6 km) Route 2 (233.6 km)
Construction Costs $6,247.9M $6,251.5M
Operation Costs $422.1M $422.1M
Ecological Costs $5.3M $5.1M
Total Costs $6,675M $6,679M
Difference - +$3.3M