Pain and pride around a vital American highway
The collapse of a section of Interstate 95 highlights its importance
On 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.
This article appeared in the United States section of the print edition under the headline “The road most travelled”
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