State Rep. Tom Kunse (R-Clare) recently responded to the Michigan County Road Association’s 2025 County Road Investment Plan, which calls on the governor and Legislature to approve a long-term, sustainable solution to fix Michigan’s failing roads and bridges.

"The County Road Association’s report makes it clear that Michigan’s roads and bridges are in crisis," Kunse said. "With repair costs rising and dozens of bridges closed or in critical condition, we can’t afford to wait. We need a long-term, sustainable funding plan to protect public safety, support local communities, and keep Michigan’s economy moving."

The plan is reportedly about $4.5 billion and would attend to about 90,500 miles to roads and 5,868 bridges. According to a recent survey, only 66% of primary county roads across the state have been rated in good condition and 46% of local roads.

For Michigan's bridges, maintence and replacement costs have risen by 32% since 2023. According to the Michigan Department of Transportation, 255 bridges are in serious condition and 72 bridges have closed.

“Our plan, which we passed in March, brings real money to the table to address these infrastructure challenges, and we do it without raising taxes. It prioritizes local roads and bridges and ensures stable, long-term investment where it’s needed most. It’s a common-sense plan, and it’s time we get it done now for Michigan.”

The County Road Association is hoping for a $3 billion increase in road funding in the state budget by the Oct. 1 deadline. 

Kunse represents the 100th District, which includes Mecosta, Osceola, and parts of Lake and Clare counties.