Pain and pride around a vital American highway
On June 11th a petrol tanker tipped over and burst into flames underneath an elevated section of Interstate 95 in Philadelphia. The heat caused the northbound lanes to collapse and compromised the southbound lanes, shutting down traffic in both directions. Experts initially said repairs would take months. The disruption throws a spotlight on the I-95, which stretches for over 1,900 miles (3,100km) from Maine to Miami in Florida.
Mr Shapiro announced on June 20th that traffic will flow on the I-95 this weekend. A temporary road was built at remarkable speed. Mr Shapiro was not surprised. “We can get big things done,” he said. “We see a crisis and manage it effectively.” ■
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2023-06-22 08:46:55
Original from www.economist.com
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