The so-called bridge to nowhere was important because it became a symbol of

There are some bridges that are called "The Bridge to Nowhere". However, the one we're talking about is a highway bridge near Castrop-Rauxel in Germany. Even though the bridge was built over the highway, it's not connected to anything.

It has become a symbol of Pork Barrel spending, which is a metaphor to talk about governments having projects with the sole purpose of bringing money to a district.

In simple words, it became a symbol of poor usage of public money, and disrespect with the population who provided the money in the first place.

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