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S11·E4 Pacific Coast Highway

Core Aired February 4, 2004 44 min
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Synopsis

For 25 years, construction crews dug, blasted, tunneled, and bridged their way up America's West Coast along the California, Oregon, and Washington shoreline to build the Pacific Coast Highway. Historians, road and bridge engineers, and experts relate this story of perseverance, primal machines, convict labor, and engineering brilliance as we tour its scenic route. And we look at the latest technologies used to keeping it running despite floods, earthquakes, tsunamis, and landslides.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 11 Episode 4 of Modern Marvels air?

Season 11, Episode 4 ('Pacific Coast Highway') originally aired on February 4, 2004.

How long is Season 11 Episode 4 ('Pacific Coast Highway')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 44 minutes.

What happens in Modern Marvels Season 11 Episode 4?

For 25 years, construction crews dug, blasted, tunneled, and bridged their way up America's West Coast along the California, Oregon, and Washington shoreline to build the Pacific Coast Highway. Historians, road and bridge engineers, and experts relate this story of perseverance, primal machines, con...

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