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Why Does Road Construction Take So Long?

Practical Engineering 10:01

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Explaining how earthwork works, and why road construction often takes so long.

Like it or not, roads are part of the fabric of society. Travel is a fundamental part of life for nearly everyone. Unfortunately, that means road construction is too. But, I hope I can give you a little more appreciation for what’s going on behind the orange cones.

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Writing/Editing/Production: Grady Hillhouse
Editing and Direction Help: Wesley Crump

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Category (YouTube): Education

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