60,000 miles of US roads could be under water in a few decades. Here's how experts say we can save our critical infrastructure.

Thu, 02/16/2023 - 09:00

A Florida road flooded during Hurricane Ian during a sunny day, with a yellow sign that reads — The impact on roads and traffic of was about $1.5 billion worth of damage in 2020. By 2050, it could be as high as $37 billion.
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Sea levels along the US coastline could rise 10 to 12 inches over the next 30 years.
Damages on roads were about $1.5 billion in 2020 and could be as high as $37 billion in 2050.
A massive coastal barrier off the coast of Texas is an example of what could improve resiliency.

Chris Hamilton is a bike enthusiast. Almost every day, he rides around his hometown of Key West, Florida, where he moved from Washington D.C. 7 years ago. Each time, he sees new houses being built, rising higher with every construction.