The cost, even in federal dollars, is ridiculous, not to mention that these federal funds cannibalize any other projects in the State.  Gruening tries to justify spending the funds just because it it OPM - Other Peoples Money.  That nutset has gone on for far to long.  Further, I seriously doubt even he would use the "road".  Too long a trip to anywhere, multi day and expensive.  He would fly.  Just like the rest of us.  Goods come by sea, it is cheaper.  A truck cannot compete in time nor price.  He is a banker that makes money on Other Peoples Projects, plain and simple.  It's what he did and all he knows.