Resurfacing asphalt- Not a groovy deal

[lw]

I was out running errands today and came upon an area where roadwork was in progress. Apparently the city will be re-topping the asphalt surface soon. Between the loose gravel and the grooves making the bike want to go different directions it made for a most unpleasant several blocks before I could get back to smooth surface. The speed limit was 30 in that stretch. I shudder to think what that would have been like at highway speeds. Besides avoidance, what are your opinions of the best approach to grooved pavement?