What’s the Report Card for City Roads?
By Beth Milligan | July 16, 2026
Fifty percent good. Forty percent fair. Ten percent poor.
That’s the goal the City of Traverse City has set for the condition of its roads. The city’s actual numbers fall short of those goals – though are well ahead of state averages – with an estimated price tag of over $44 million to close the gap. Staff are working aggressively toward tackling the deficit, they told commissioners Monday, including prioritizing investment in maintenance now to avoid costly reconstructions down the road.
Staff presented commissioners with an update on the city’s pavement asset management plan (PAMP). The document outlines how the city will optimize the “lifespan and performance” of its 78.4 …
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Today Thursday, July 16, 2026
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