- Road funding is a pressing issue across Michigan, including Eaton County, where residents voiced concerns during a local “Let’s Talk” event.
- Ed Noyola from the County Road Association explained that limited state funding—like the $16 million Eaton County received in 2024—only allows for short- to medium-term fixes.
- The road repair process depends heavily on available resources, contractor scheduling, and outdated infrastructure, with funding shortfalls cited as the biggest barrier to long-term improvements.
(The following is a transcription of the full broadcast story)
It’s an ongoing conversation I’ve been reporting on in my neighborhood of the state capitol: road funding.
And it’s a conversation that affects every corner of the state, including Eaton County, and Eaton County neighbors wanted to talk about the roads at FOX47’s Let’s Talk event, which was all about listening to you…