LANSING, Mich. – As Michigan continues to see peak pothole season, drivers across the state are once again facing costly vehicle damage caused by deteriorating roads. To raise awareness and push for action from state leaders, Fix MI State is continuing its ‘Pothole Payback’ contest into May, offering motorists a chance to receive compensation for repairs caused by Michigan’s crumbling infrastructure.

 

Following a strong launch in April the contest continues through the end of May, giving even more residents the opportunity to highlight the damage Michigan’s roads are causing.

 

Michigan residents can submit stories and photos of pothole-related vehicle damage for a chance to win cash toward repairs. Each month, up to five winners will be selected based on the severity of the damage, with each winner receiving up to $758, the average cost of vehicle repairs due to poor road conditions, as reported in the 2024 TRIP Report.

 

Michigan residents are encouraged to submit their pothole photos through the entry form provided by Fix MI State. Each month, the campaign will select up to five entries showing the most severe damage to receive financial assistance for repairs.

 

A nine-bill road funding package passed the Michigan House of Representatives in March, and industry experts, business and community leaders, and politicians on both sides of the aisle agree that the state must pass a long-term, equitable, and sustainable road funding plan before the end of this year.

 

The contest submission form with more information about rules and guidelines can be found at FixMiState.org/PotholePayback.