When did the Big Dig start?

Lesley Stahl reported on the Big Dig in 1997.

Why was the Big Dig important?

The Big Dig was important because it was a very expensive project.

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Boston's Big Dig | 60 Minutes Archive

First publishedApr 5, 11:00 UTC

Last updatedAug 19, 14:58 UTC · 7m ago

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Answer

Lesley Stahl reported on Boston's Big Dig in 1997. The Big Dig was a $10 billion highway project. It was the most expensive highway project in U.S. history.

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Boston's Big Dig was a big road project. It was meant to fix traffic in downtown Boston. The project cost $10 billion and took a long time.

Why it matters

The Big Dig is important because it was a very expensive project. It shows how much money the U.S. government spends on big projects.

In brief

When did the Big Dig start?: Lesley Stahl reported on the Big Dig in 1997.
How much did the Big Dig cost?: The Big Dig cost $10 billion.
Why was the Big Dig important?: The Big Dig was important because it was a very expensive project.

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All outlets frame the Big Dig as a very expensive and important project. They do not have different narratives about the project.

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The Big Dig was a very expensive project.
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CBS NewsApr 5, 11:00Reports the project's high cost.