[zeebee]

I think spending government $$ on highways is one of the best uses for taxpayer money. The money is going right back to the workers and transportation is key to a growing economy.

[satchmodog9]

While I agree that it is a good way to spend taxpayer money, there is still so much waste and theft involved. Road projects are over bid and given to politically connected companies. Roads are made of substandard materials that wear out almost at the same time a five year too long project is completed. Road closings due to construction cause more economic damage due to traffic jams that may harm local business and create more traffic in areas that get run off from alternate routes being taken by commuters. People wind up sitting in traffic for hours at a time wasting fuel and valuable time while waiting for a project to be completed. Road work is one of the biggest scams our governments burn us with each year. It is a necessary part of keeping the economy rolling, but it should be done in a more taxpayer and driver friendly manner.