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'Ready' Road Projects Could Create 1.8 Million Jobs

Posted by: Nate Berg

12 December 2008 - 1:00pm

More than 5,000 road and bridge projects are "ready to go". They still need funding, but could provide nearly 2 million jobs if Congress approves infrastructure spending.

"America's roads and bridges need critical repairs that would total $64 billion, and construction could begin within six months if the federal government makes the funds available, according to a new report."

"The report, by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, surveyed all 50 states and found 5,148 road and bridge projects that are considered 'ready to go.'"

"The association estimates 1.8 million new jobs could be created if the infrastructure improvements are funded by Congress."

Full Story: Report: Road projects could spur 1.8 million jobs
Source: CNN, December 11, 2008
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