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To: Opinionated Blowhard

Just like Boston’s “Big Dig”


13 posted on 11/18/2025 8:00:19 AM PST by dfwgator ("I am Charlie Kirk!")
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To: dfwgator

The Big Dig was estimated during Reagan’s time at $2.4 Billion. Tip O’Neil had the votes to override Reagan’s veto. Ended up costing $14 Billion. So roughly 5X its original estimate. If this ONLY doubles, its almost like on budget.

It sure does make getting through downtown Boston easier. As long as there isn’t an accident in the tunnel. Or a roofing tile doesn’t break off and fall on your car.


41 posted on 11/18/2025 8:44:39 AM PST by woodbutcher1963
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To: dfwgator

within 1 week of starting work on the 520 Floating Bridge across Lake Washington, it was determined that the concrete floating piers were not designed correctly. The State issued a change order for over $400,000,000 within 2 weeks


48 posted on 11/18/2025 8:57:59 AM PST by shotgun
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To: dfwgator

Or Jerry Brown’s electric train.


50 posted on 11/18/2025 9:01:03 AM PST by sasquatch (Do NOT forget Ashli Babbit! c/o piytar)
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