Will Big Dig Woes Deter Other Megaprojects?

Leaks in the $15 billion tunnel project raise questions about oversight, which may affect plans in other cities.

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December 9, 2004, 7:00 AM PST

"As state legislators last week grilled contractors about a major breach in a tunnel this fall that backed up traffic for 10 miles, their criticism hinted at the larger question of whether the $14.6 billion project will impact future megaprojects nationwide. Beyond leaks, state lawyers announced this week they plan to file a $100 million lawsuit against Bechtel/Parsons Brinckerhoff, the project's private manager, for mismanagement."

Thanks to Chris Steins

FULL STORY: Will Big Dig woes deter other megaprojects?

Thursday, December 9, 2004 in The Christian Science Monitor

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