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Work could begin this week and should be finished by November.

That was the highest level for building permits since May 2007.

Construction is estimated to cost about $1 billion.

Affordability is a problem for would-be buyers as increases in home prices have outstripped wage growth.

The Casper City Council will consider the matter at its work session at City Hall at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday.

In either case, the bridge would be widened from 24 to 30 feet.

Visitors during the fall and winter should make flexible travel plans and prepare for changing weather conditions.

The river rehabilitation will include some spring planting of a riparian seed mix and probably some trees.

Construction should start by next summer and take two years to complete.

Housing could soon get additional help from even cheaper credit.