Michigan continues turning paved roads to gravel
Associated Press • February 2, 2010 More Michigan counties are returning stretches of previously paved roads back to gravel to save money. The County Road Association of Michigan said Tuesday that 35 miles were returned to gravel in 2009. Thirty-eight counties have combined to pulverize about 100 miles of pavement and lay down gravel in the past few years. The main reason is because counties lack money to reconstruct or repave deteriorating roads. A few communities in other states including Pennsylvania, Indiana and Vermont also have reverted a few miles to gravel. Michigan road construction groups are seeking higher fuel taxes to generate more money for road and bridge repairs. The proposals have run into opposition from groups opposed to tax increases.
Shockingly positive story… where's the despair?