One in eight bridges in the United States have been categorized as structurally deficient and many more are reaching the end of their lives. Attorney and author Barry LePatner tells us what can be done about America’s infrastructure problem. Where will the money come from in an era of tightening budgets and is there enough political will to prevent the country’s infrastructure from falling farther behind? Kristian Foden-Vencil is a reporter for OPB News.
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