The $14.6 billion Big Dig buried the old elevated Central Artery that used to slice through the city. Although considered an engineering marvel, the most expensive highway project in U.S. history also has also been plagued by leaks, falling debris, cost overruns and delays and other problems linked to faulty construction.
Safety issues may close Big Dig for weeks
"Engineering marvel" and "boondoggle." I'm not sure.
Anyway, the good news is Gov. Mitt says he won't reopen the collapsed part "until he is confident panels won't fall on other motoroists," the Sun-Times says. The bad news is, it might take weeks.
And the last time they closed down a tunnel it was for flooding.
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