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Big Dig

Massive project to build a new underground highway through the heart of the city while keeping the existing elevated Central Ahtery open during construction.

It is the most expensive highway project in U.S. history - at a cost of more than $1 billion per mile. U.S. Rep. Barney Frank once said it would be cheaper to elevate the city than depress the ahtery. He also once answered the question "how do you depress the Central Artery?" by saying "Have Fred Salvucci talk to it." If you get that, you probably have more of an intimate knowledge of Dukakis-era politics than is good for you.

Official Big Dig site

Comments

YAAAY! i can't wait for the damn thing to be done

BIGDIG on May 12, 2004 07:27 PM.

It is looking so much better, but the tunnels are leaking and the roads are still changing everyday. Imagine not knowing if your street is gonna be a reverse direction one way road the next day.

Dan on May 27, 2005 09:38 PM.

Also an ice cream flavor!!

Emma on October 27, 2005 07:21 PM.

You've gotta love Brigham’s Ice cream for taking something everyones starting to hate, and make it something we love again.

Ashley on May 30, 2006 09:40 PM.

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