Hops & Highways S2 E13: BIL Guidebook, Deficient Bridges & Asphalt Paver Maintenance Tips

This week, The White House unveiled a "step by step" playbook for implementing the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and ARTBA unveiled their latest bridge report. Spoiler alert, it's not pretty. Finally, we share some tips for maintaining your asphalt paver.

Dormie RobertsJessica Lombardo
Feb 4, 2022

This week, The White House unveiled a "step by step" playbook for implementing the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and ARTBA unveiled their latest bridge report. Spoiler alert, it's not pretty. 

Finally, Jess & Dormie share some tips for maintaining your paver this offseason and during the busy months as well. Thanks for joining us! 

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