Big Dig cost an estimated $24.3 billion

Posted: 07/11/12 at 11:30 am EDT

BOSTON (WHDH) -- State transportation officials estimate the total cost of the Big Dig to be $24.3 billion, including interest.

The state still owes about $9.3 billion.

Even though the project was finished years ago, payments are scheduled to continue through 2038.

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