I-40 Pigeon River Gorge repairs estimated at $2.8 billion
Repairs to the damaged I-40 route through Pigeon River Gorge are now estimated at $2.8 billion, nearly triple the original estimate.
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Why it matters
The scale of the repairs indicates prolonged disruption and major costs for a critical transport corridor.
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