Typical. Having to use the budget before the end of the year is usually a good excuse. In this sort of case, however, the work should have been done at night. This state/county prioritizes the contractor over the taxpayers WAY too often.

Forcing our state legislature to properly fund the roads is ultimately the solution to this sort of issue. Unfortunately, the uniformity clause in PA’s constitution makes this extremely difficult without ridiculous measures like the bridge tolls or 8¢ Mileage tax that have been floated recently.