Wayne County community declares pothole emergency

Name: Wayne County community declares pothole emergency
Uploaded: 2026-03-09T22:56:38Z
Description: According to Timothy Bowman, Sumpter Township's gravel roads are so dangerous they "pose a dire threat to public health and safety." Some of those roads are virtually impassable, Bowman said in a statement, which is a notable declaration coming from a government official residing in a state famous for its potholes.

According to Timothy Bowman, Sumpter Township's gravel roads are so dangerous they "pose a dire threat to public health and safety." Some of those roads are virtually impassable, Bowman said in a statement, which is a notable declaration coming from a government official residing in a state famous for its potholes.

Posted March 9, 2026 6:56pm EDT