Did You Know?

How much does it cost to build one mile of road? Examples:

• Construct a new 2-lane undivided road - about $2 million to $3 million per mile in rural areas, about $3 million to $5 million in urban areas.

• Construct a new 4-lane highway - $4 million to $6 million per mile in rural and suburban areas, $8 million to $10 million per mile in urban areas.

• Construct a new 6-lane Interstate highway - about $7 million per mile in rural areas, $11 million or more per mile in urban areas.

• Mill and resurface a 4-lane road - about $1.25 million per mile.

• Expand an Interstate Highway from four lanes to six lanes - about $4 million per mile.

Source: American Road and Transportation Builders Association

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