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Stafford Sups shocked: Inflation drives up road work costs more than $60 million 

Route 17 at Interstate 95 in Stafford County [Photo: VDOT]
The warning bells started ringing last spring that inflation is driving up the cost of needed road construction in Stafford County.

Today, elected officials are stunned by the rising costs, which have soared to more than double the original cost estimates. Overall, the county is reporting road projects cost estimates are over $60 million over budget.

Some on the Board of County Supervisors say it will need a standalone work session and as much financial help from the state as it can muster to address the issue.

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