Calvert Reactor Opponents Criticize Evacuation Route
posted 4:41 am Fri October 12, 2007 - LUSBY, Md.
The proposed reactor would be built in Lusby, next to the two-reactor Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant. But critics say there are no adequate evacuation routes in case of a meltdown or terrorist attack. The say the two-lane Thomas Johnson Memorial Bridge is already strained during a normal rush hour and could not handle a mass evacuation. A wider bridge is being studied but is years away.
Reactor opponents are also concerned that northbound Route 4 would quickly become clogged during an evacuation.But officials with the county and Constellation Energy, the plant's operator say the current evacuation plan is safe and that the chance of a meltdown is remote.
Calvert Cliffs has provided jobs in Calvert County and residents generally view the plant as safe.
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