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Pain and pride around a vital American highway

The collapse of a section of Interstate 95 highlights its importance

America’s severed artery image: getty images

Jun 22nd 2023 | PHILADELPHIA

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O n june 11th a petrol tanker tipped over and burst into flames underneath an elevated section of
Interstate 95 in Philadelphia. The heat caused the northbound lanes to collapse and compromised the
southbound lanes, shutting down traffic in both directions. Experts initially said repairs would take months.
The disruption throws a spotlight on the i-95, which stretches for over 1,900 miles (3,100km) from Maine to
Miami in Florida.

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