Managing Your City's 'Big Dig'
14 June 2001 - 1:00pm
When a big highway project digs in, it's no small challenge to keeptraffic moving around it--and the public enthusiastic for it.
"Colorado's Department of Transportation is also looking to techniqueshoned by Boston's Big Dig that have helped keep traffic moving aroundwhat is one of the largest public works projects worldwide. The $14.1billion Central Artery/Tunnel completes the original National HighwaySystem with the extension of Interstate 90 to the city's LoganInternational Airport via a third Boston Harbor tunnel. The projectalso calls for razing the rusted, elevated Central Artery andreconstructing and expanding it underground."
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Governing, June 15, 2001
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