Is this a Michigan thing?

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  1. MACK E-6

    MACK E-6 Moderator Staff Member

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    There isn’t much more stupid than the colossal waste of money known as asphalt over concrete.
     
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  3. JoeyJunk

    JoeyJunk Road Train Member

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    Is there a theory behind that? I never researched it.
     
  4. MACK E-6

    MACK E-6 Moderator Staff Member

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    What I do know is it always cracks over every joint within a couple years, so now the asphalt becomes rougher than the concrete.
     
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  5. skallagrime

    skallagrime Road Train Member

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    Spitballing but i imagine its designed to be resurfaced and smoothed every 2-4 years if done right
     
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  6. Blu_Ogre

    Blu_Ogre Road Train Member

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    That's a mighty big if
     
  7. skallagrime

    skallagrime Road Train Member

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    Eh, even if its done right, you think any municipality/county/state,/federal govt entity is going to bother to keep up essential maintenance?
     
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  8. TravR1

    TravR1 Road Train Member

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    At least Michigan has adequate truck parking. They are literally the only state -- except maybe the Dakotas -- you don't have to worry about how late you are driving. Drive until midnight if you want, you'll still be able to find a legal spot.
     
  9. Espressolane

    Espressolane Road Train Member

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    Actually, Wyoming has a lot of truck parking along major highways.
    California is in the top 3 or so for worst parking availability.
     
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  10. Dale thompson

    Dale thompson Road Train Member

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    @Ridgeline you must live waaay downtown if you call middlbelt and 96 the burbs. That’s the start of city to me.
     
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  11. WesternPlains

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    On those service roads. How do I know when they're one way, and two way? Wait till I got a freaked out person coming at me?
     
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