Table:
|  | September 27, | September 28, |
| --- | --- | --- |
|  | 2019 | 2018 |
| Construction in process | 24,848 | 49,661 |
| Machinery and equipment | 175,696 | 174,638 |
| Leasehold improvements | 12,962 | 14,984 |
| Furniture and fixtures | 3,716 | 2,306 |
| Capital lease assets | 46,496 | 19,380 |
| Computer equipment and software | 18,116 | 17,317 |
| Total property and equipment | 281,834 | 278,286 |
| Less accumulated depreciation and amortization | (149,187) | (128,363) |
| Property and equipment — net | $132,647 | $149,923 |
Paragraphs:
9. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Property, plant and equipment consists of the following (in thousands):
Depreciation and amortization expense related to property and equipment for fiscal years 2019, 2018 and 2017 was $29.7 million, $30.7 million and $27.3 million, respectively. Accumulated depreciation on capital lease assets for fiscal years 2019 and 2018 was $5.3 million and $3.2 million, respectively.
See Note 17 - Impairments and Note 15 - Restructurings for information related to property and equipment impaired during fiscal year 2019.
Question:
What was the depreciation and amortization expense related to property and equipment for 2019?
Answer: $29.7 million