Over 90% Of Flint Streets Now In Poor Condition

Flint drivers are once again dealing with rough road conditions as crews work to stay ahead of pothole season following a brutal Michigan winter.

Asphalt plants won’t open for several more weeks, limiting the city’s ability to make permanent road repairs. In the meantime, Flint officials say they’re sending additional crews into neighborhoods to fill potholes using temporary cold-patch materials according to a report from MLive.

What Flint Is Doing To Fix Potholes Right Now

Mayor Sheldon Neeley says the city currently has four crews working 10-hour days, including weekends, in an effort to address the growing number of potholes. He says those efforts are being funded within the current budget, but he plans to request a $500,000 budget transfer from the Flint City Council to help fund additional sidewalk repairs.

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The need is significant. According to 2025 pavement ratings from the Genesee County Planning Commission, Flint has a higher percentage of neighborhood streets in poor condition than both the rest of the county and the state overall.

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The numbers show a sharp decline in road quality over the past five years. In 2020, about 52% of Flint’s local streets were rated in poor condition. That number has now climbed to more than 90% in 2025.

How A Harsh Michigan Winter Destroyed Local Streets

City officials say new potholes continue to form as temperatures fluctuate, adding to the already widespread problem. So far, crews have used approximately 200 tons of cold-patch material to make temporary fixes across the city.

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Mayor Neeley says the damage is largely the result of a harsh winter that has taken a serious toll on local infrastructure.

When Permanent Road Repairs Will Begin In Flint

As temperatures begin to warm, the city says repair efforts will continue to ramp up, with more permanent fixes expected once asphalt plants reopen for the season. Flint has more than 500 miles of streets, including those maintained by the Michigan Department of Transportation, making the scale of the problem especially challenging.

In the meantime, residents are encouraged to report potholes by calling 810-766-7343 or submitting a request through the city’s street maintenance office online.