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How are Michigan roads holding up this winter?

Can Michigan roads handle the additional damage from this winter?
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Can Michigan roads handle the additional damage from this winter?

As the winter of 2013-2014 drags on, we're really seeing what it's done to our roads.

Patching crews try in vain to keep up with a bumper crop of potholes. More and more of us are losing tires, blowing the suspension as we bang into one of those gaping potholes.

And keep in mind, Michigan's roads were crumbling before this winter.

With more winter to go, we wondered where our roads stand and what needs to happen in Lansing to do what it takes to repair and maintain the roads.

Michigan Department of Transportation Director KirkSteudleknows all too well what this winter has done to the pavement, and he joined us today. 

Listen to the full interview above.

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