Washington State Road Upkeep Faces Funding Crisis
State transportation officials are struggling to maintain highways and bridges due to limited funding.
We are in the early stages of critical failure due to lack of funding.
Troy Suing, director of capital program development and management for Washington State Department of Transportation, emphasized the severity of the situation, stating that they are doing everything possible to extend the service life of their assets.
- Insufficient funds for repaving roads and repairing aging bridges
- Lack of funding forces reactive measures to emergency situations
- Dollars intended for preservation and maintenance are diverted to emergency responses
Author's summary: WA road upkeep faces funding crisis.