The Big Dig Presents: Catching The Codfather The Big Dig | 8. I Want Justice for What Happened
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Nov 8, 2023 A quality control technician raises concerns about the concrete used in the Big Dig project. The flaws and issues of the project, including expensive costs and disruption, are discussed. The shocking details of concrete mix fraud, whistleblower evidence, and legal proceedings against Bechtel are uncovered. The resolution of a tragic accident and the aftermath of the Big Dig project are reflected upon with notes of optimism.
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Tunnel Leaks
- Shortly after the Big Dig's completion, leaks were discovered in the tunnels.
- The source was an eight-inch hole in a slurry wall.
Slurry Wall Construction
- Slurry walls, a crucial part of the Big Dig construction, involved digging trenches and filling them with slurry.
- The slurry, a clay mixture, prevented cave-ins during excavation.
Federal Investigation Begins
- Jeffrey Cohen, an assistant U.S. attorney, questioned the lack of investigation into the Big Dig leaks.
- He initiated a federal investigation into the project upon his arrival in Boston.