Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell no longer wants to see the state’s road maintenance fund form a pothole in the new construction fund.
On Dec. 5, McDonnell said he would ask state legislators to approve a measure that would generate $500 million a year for pavement and bridge upkeep. He refused to release any details, but if approved it would break Virginia’s habit of using new construction money to cover maintenance demands.
“I don’t think we can wait any longer,” he said.