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Alaska’s infrastructure benefits from university research Author: Scott Rupp Published 2 hours ago
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Print article Alaskans are tough people, and it turns out we’re tough on our infrastructure, too. The 2017 report card for American infrastructure made several recommendations for improvement ranging from replacing aging structures with innovative, resilient solutions to prioritizing regular maintenance. Every Alaskan uses our transportation infrastructure to take their kids to school, manage their businesses, and access our state’s abundant natural beauty for work, sport or subsistence. Our roads, bridges, railways, ferry system and airports form the backbone of a healthy economy. And they all must be built and maintained to withstand harsh climate extremes while traversing a vast landscape.