State of the Pavement

I just traveled over 3,400 miles in nine states in my trek to Colorado and back. In all that driving the WORST stretch of road surface is on I-96 between South Haven and Holland, Michigan.

There are so many 'fixes' and patches' on that roadway that it was like driving over cobblestone at high speed.

This is not a great first impression we want to make to visitors to West Michigan.

Why can't this section of I-96 be replaced? It's worse than driving on gravel. The noise generated by driving down this stretch makes conversation a bit difficult. It also makes items shift in the vehicle.

Auto manufacturers should consider using this area to test the rideability of their new cars. If you can ride quietly and comfortably on this surface - buy that car!

Hey, MDOT . . . . pay attention!

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