By Dorothy Schneider, Journal & Courier

dschneider@journalandcourier.com

President-elect Barack Obama is shaping a big part of his economic stimulus package around rebuilding the nation's roads and bridges -- and creating jobs in the process.

Greater Lafayette leaders say they are ready if Obama gets his way.

They have compiled more than $47.4 million in road project requests for consideration under a proposed federal infrastructure investment.

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