LANSING, MI — Springtime in Michigan means lots of potholes on the roads and those potholes are causing damage to your car. Now a Michigan-based road construction builders association is giving away money to help cover repair costs. The The Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association (MITA) is selecting five residents per month, through June, to receive up to $758 for damages caused by Michigan’s poor road conditions, according to a report by M-Live.
One submission is allowed per driver, per month. By entering, participants give MITA, which represents road building companies, permission to use submitted photos and their story on social media and campaign materials. The association chose $758 because it’s the average cost of vehicle repairs due to poor road conditions, according to a study by Washington D.C. nonprofit TRIP.
Those average costs from driving on Michigan’s rough roads are higher for residents in busier urban communities like Lansing ($940), and Grand Rapids ($898), according to the TRIP report. It’s even higher in Detroit ($1,148), Flint ($1,136).
M-Live says you can visit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/potholepayback to sign up. No purchase is necessary.
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