Local road repairs stall as Michigan’s funding debate continues

Local road repairs stall as Michigan’s funding debate continues

CRA reports less than 1% increase in road improvements over 2023 as funding challenges force more short-term fixes.

Report: Michigan's county roads in need of serious attention

Much of Michigan’s 90,000 mile county road network is in needed of serious repairs. That’s according to the latest report from the County Road Association. Ed Noyola, association chief deputy and legislative director, says these short-term fixes are not cutting it. “A third of our infrastructure needs an extensive repair, something beyond a five-year repair,” Noyola said. “You’re looking at 10, maybe 15 to 20-year fixes.” And it’s happening too …

Report: Michigan’s county roads in need of serious attention

Much of Michigan’s 90,000 mile county road network is in needed of serious repairs. That’s according to the latest report from the County Road Association. Ed Noyola, association chief deputy and legislative director, says these short-term fixes are not cutting it. “A third of our infrastructure needs an extensive repair, something beyond a five-year repair,” Noyola said. “You’re looking at 10, maybe 15 to 20-year fixes.” And it’s happening too …