Nation's Infrastructure Crumbling

Engineers warn that roads, airports and power plants are headed for multiple breakdowns.

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March 8, 2001, 9:15 AM PST

More than $1 trillion is needed for repair of the nation's old-economy infrastructure, according to a report of the American Society of Civil Engineers. The overall infrastructure was given a grade of D+. In California alone, the report says, bad roads are responsible for 30% of traffic deaths.

Thanks to Gwenn Hilburn

FULL STORY: Nation's Infrastructure Crumbling, Report Says

Thursday, March 8, 2001 in The Los Angeles Times

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