More than 5,000 road projects ready for funding, group says
State transportation officials say more than 5,000 highway projects across the country could be ready for construction in 180 days if they receive funding. The projects would create almost 2 million jobs and improve the nation's troubled infrastructure, according to the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials. The group noted that $64.3 billion is needed to fund the projects.
Las Vegas Sun | 12/06
This story published in AGC SmartBrief on 12/15/2008
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