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September 7, 2007

Panama Canal expansion starts with a bang

  • The $5.25B project is expected to double the waterway's capacity.
    • By KATHIA MARTINEZ
    Associated Press Writer

    Photo courtesy of the Panama Canal Authority [enlarge]
    Workers blasted a hillside this week to kick off construction of two wider sets of locks for the Panama Canal.

    PANAMA CITY, Panama — Panama blasted away part of a hillside next to the canal on Monday, marking the start of the waterway's biggest expansion since it opened 93 years ago.


     
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