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America's roads and bridges need critical repairs that total $64 billion, and construction could begin within six months if the federal government makes the funds available, according to a report by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials. The association noted that it has identified 5,148 road and bridge projects are considered ready to go. States that need the most money for road and bridge construction:

Utah: $10.8 billion
Florida: $6.9 billion
Texas: $6 billion
North Carolina: $5.1 billion
California: $5 billion

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