Bridge fund raided to pay for office supplies

Updated: Wednesday, February 26 2014, 10:36 PM EST

Billions of dollars of state taxpayer money meant for road and bridge repair is being diverted to pay for travel expenses, bottled water, and office supplies for state workers, according to an audit obtained by 13 WHAM News.

Meanwhile, nearly a third of bridges in Monroe County are in need of structural repairs that are being delayed with an even larger price tag down the road.

“If this was your child’s report card, you wouldn’t be happy,” said Rocky Moretti of TRIP, a transportation research group.

A closer look under area bridges is an eye opener.

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