In Alaska, 68 Miles Of Contentious Asphalt

Many residents feel a proposed highway into Juneau is a waste of money and a threat to nature.

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July 1, 2005, 5:00 AM PDT

"The proposed Juneau access road is, like many things Alaskan, both ambitious and contentious. For the first time in Juneau's history, the 68-mile route would provide an auto connection to the "outside" world. Juneau, population 30,000, is the only state capital in the US completely isolated by dint of geography and can only be reached via airplane or ferry. Yet many residents here feel the proposal is a waste of money and a threat to natural wonders and a fiercely protected way of life."

Thanks to Laura Kranz

FULL STORY: In Alaska, 68 miles of contentious asphalt

Tuesday, June 28, 2005 in The Christian Science Monitor

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