History of Infrastructure
"The modern era of roads didnt begin until 1956 when President Eisenhower signed into law the federal aid highway act. With it, he authorized the construction of 40,000 miles of limited access roads creating the interstate highway system. It was the biggest public works project this country has ever seen, and was lauded as one of the most important, as well."
"But the interstate system also generated controversy. In cities, poor neighborhoods were often targeted for destruction, leading to protests. Still, most interstates were built as planned - and they saw use beyond their designers wildest dreams."