How much does Michigan spend on roads compared to other states?

In fact, a recent examination of U.S. Census data shows that Michigan invests less in transportation per capita than every other state in America. Michigan spends about $154 per person on roads, compared to $214 per capita in Ohio, a difference of $60 per person.

Is there construction on 275 in Michigan?

The Michigan Department of Transportation announced that it plans to rebuild 24 miles of I-275 starting at 6 a.m. Tuesday until late fall. According to MDOT’s news release, the four-year project will span over six phases for the highway stretch between Will Carlton Road and 6 Mile Road in Wayne County.

Are the roads bad in Michigan?

Here’s what the report found in Michigan: Percentage of all major roads in poor condition: 33.2\% Interstates and freeways in poor condition: 7.8\%

Which state spends the least on roads?

Tennessee spent the least on highways and roads at $368 per person, followed by Arizona ($373), Indiana ($390), California ($403), and Missouri ($418).

Why are roads so bad in Montreal?

Failure to comply with the city’s quality standards makes roads more prone to cracking and potholes. Montreal contractors often submit low-ball bids to win contracts and then compensate those bids with corner-cutting repaving techniques that fail to meet quality standards, the city’s inspector general has found.

Are roads in Canada Bad?

These are the worst roads in Atlantic Canada The study found that 15 per cent of Canadian roads are in poor or very poor condition, with 28 per cent rated fair, and 52 per cent at good or very good. Overall, that translates to 108,000 kilometres of poor roads, and 48,000 kilometres of very poor.

Why are roads getting worse?

Have Roads Really Gotten Worse? The pandemic has slowed road maintenance, projects cost more than the state has in tax dollars, and funding sources need to change. It’s safe to assume road quality in California has declined. In fact, California’s roads have been ranked 48th best in the country.