On Thursday night, the President made a strong case for putting people back to work across the country, especially in modernizing our infrastructure, the backbone of our economy. And just yesterday, we saw
another example of why this is so crucial--not just to put more Americans back to work, but to protect people's safety and keep our economy moving.
On Friday, Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels was forced to
shut down a major Ohio River crossing on Interstate 64 just before rush hour because of a large crack that threatens the critical load-carrying element of the bridge. Structural engineers from the public and private sectors and from engineering universities recommended closing the bridge. The Federal Highway Administration is helping state officials evaluate the crack more thoroughly to determine the best course of action.