CHEYENNE, WY (wpr) - Wyoming Department of Transportation officials are nervously wondering if Congress will vote to extend federal funding for highway projects, and whether or not budget cuts will be part of any extension.
WYDOT Chief Engineer Delbert McComie says he's heard that if an extension is granted, it could include a 30- to 35-percent budget cut.
"Right now our construction program is based on 85 percent federal funding with a 15 percent state match. So it would have a dramatic effect on us if the bill is not extended or cut back."
The President has called for a four-month extension on federal highway funding, but McComie would like to see a long-term funding measure that would give departments like his more time to plan.
The deadline for Congressional action is October first.