“Fixing the damn roads” was one of the main points of her campaign when she ran in 2018, something that has proven to be difficult even in the best of circumstances. Then with Covid-19 taking up much of the state’s focus it took a backseat this past year.
However it seems to have moved its way back to the forefront after being a significant problem for decades.
“The state underinvests by two billion dollars per year or more in its roads and bridges for its upkeep,” said Lance Binoniemi, Vice President of Government Affairs for the Michigan Infrastructure & Transportation Association.
