LANSING, MI (AP)-- As the percentage of Michigan roads in poor condition continues to rise, the state and its local governments face another year of stagnant funding for repairs.
House and Senate versions of the transportation budgets for the fiscal year starting October 1 look much like budgets of the past 15 years. Ultimately, it means roads across the state likely will continue deteriorating because of the stagnant funding and increased costs of material and labor.
The Michigan Transportation Asset Management Council says the number of Michigan roads in poor condition has risen to nearly 38 percent.
Local government officials say another year with little additional funding means they will be looking to find more money for road repairs in their own budgets.