The idea is to bury a lot of the main infrastructure of the city underground and reclaim land on the surface, for parks and added greenery. However, this project isn't as, for lack of a better word, 'simple'. The project encompasses several large projects such as the widest cable stay bridge in the world, the Zakim Bridge, which is 10 lanes wide, and looks pretty stunning!!
The project also includes the Fort Point Channel Crossing, an amazing 11 lane tunnel to cross the channel, that was designed to sit above the existing subway system by a mere 5 metres!! Also included is an Airport Tunnel, 3/4 of a mile long crossing Boston harbour to relieve traffic from the city centre and provide a more efficient and time saving route to travel.
The project really has caught my eye, and I can't believe I'm only finding out about it's exisitance now!! Boston is now another place I just need to visit for its engineering value, and the inspiration it has given me!
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