1/12/2026 Study Session Roads City of Lincoln Park

The City of Lincoln Park held a study session on January 12, 2026, focused on the assessment and management of the city's road infrastructure. City officials and engineers presented detailed information on the current condition of roads, using PASER ratings to classify roads as good, fair, or poor. The discussion included ongoing and planned road maintenance and rehabilitation projects, such as crack and joint sealing, concrete sectioning, asphalt overlays, and skim coating. Funding sources were reviewed, including Act 51 funds, millage revenues, federal aid, and bond proceeds, with an emphasis on budgeting approximately $2.5 million annually for road reconstruction and $1 million for resurfacing. The council discussed the potential need for a new millage to continue funding road improvements beyond current limits. Specific projects mentioned included the rehabilitation of the Emmens Bridge and replacement of the Harrison B Bridge. The session also addressed challenges such as staffing shortages for pothole repairs and the limitations of certain repair methods like coal patching. The council was asked to adopt the city's asset management plan for roads, which includes a flexible three-year improvement schedule subject to funding availability. Overall, the meeting centered on procurement planning, budget allocations, and project prioritization for road and bridge infrastructure improvements in Lincoln Park.