Program looks at ways to expand pavement life in Michigan

No doubt you’ve noticed it when you’re driving — it’s pothole season in Michigan.

Whether you’re dodging them on main roads, in neighborhoods or in parking lots, it can be costly.

According to a study from the transportation nonprofit TRIP, potholes cost the average Michigan driver about $750 in extra car repairs, or nearly $6 billion statewide.

This year might be especially tricky with the recent fluctuating temperatures.

What can be done?

The association recently launched a new program to explore ways to extend pavement life.

Darrell Cass, the chair of the Local Road Research Program, joined Local 4 Live to talk more about the program. You can watch the full interview at the beginning of this article.