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Muskegon Chronicle: Bumpy Roads Discourage Development, Tourism

November 18, 2009 00:00
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Yet another report about the poor quality of Michigan’s roads has brought the issue directly to West Michigan.

In Tuesday’s Chronicle it was reported that of the 10 counties with the most federally funded roads in poor condition, three were in West Michigan (Oceana, Mason and Manistee) the heart of the state’s tourism region. Oceana topped the list with 66 percent of its roads in bad shape.

Newaygo County was ranked 24th and Ottawa 58th. Muskegon County came in at a pretty amazing 80th.

It’s not the first time a report has singled out Michigan’s bumpy roads.

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http://www.mlive.com/opinion/muskegon/index.ssf/muskegon_editorials/index.html

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