Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell’s $4 billion plan to improve roads and ease congestion has been released with much fanfare, but Fairfax officials are griping that he is bolstering his reputation on projects the county already has begun. “Everyone wants credit for making these big roads projects happen, but sometimes the credit belongs outside of Richmond,” said Fairfax County Supervisor Jeff McKay, D-Lee, chairman of the county board’s transportation committee.

McKay cited the construction of Mulligan Road near Fort Belvoir, being built to connect Richmond Highway with Telegraph Road. The planning and the first phase of construction are already complete, thanks to local and federal funding, McKay said.