by Fix MI State | May 18, 2017 | Michigan beaches, Drinking Water & Recreational Waters, Dams & Other, Roads & Bridges, Stormwater & Wastewater
Michiganians have daily encounters with aging, crumbling and failing infrastructure. Our cars shake, rattle and roll down some of the nation’s worst roads. The Flint water crisis makes state and national news. Sinkholes from failing sewers swallow homes and crumble...
by Fix MI State | May 17, 2017 | Roads & Bridges
Officials announced Wednesday a $63 million road improvement plan for 2017 that will include 100 miles of residential and major street resurfacing. The project will include $4 million in road enhancements, bridge improvements and new bike paths, according to a release...
by Fix MI State | May 17, 2017 | Roads & Bridges
Among the bridges being replaced is the “largest” bridge in Michigan during the current I-75 construction project. While the Mackinac Bridge is longer, the I-75 bridge over the Rouge River is much larger in terms of width and concrete use making it the largest bridge...
by Fix MI State | May 17, 2017 | Roads & Bridges
WARREN, Mich. (WJBK) – A Michigan woman was knocked unconscious Wednesday morning when a piece of concrete came off 696 and crashed through her windshield. The accident happened on 696 at Hoover Road in Warren around 8:40 Wednesday morning. Michigan State Police...
by Fix MI State | May 17, 2017 | Roads & Bridges
DETROIT (CBSDetroit) – Hours after a woman was struck by concrete from a pothole while driving along I-696 — growing concern about the state of Michigan’s infrastructure. There’s been no shortage of complaints about, and problems with, large potholes and cracks since...
by Fix MI State | May 17, 2017 | Roads & Bridges, Michigan beaches, Drinking Water & Recreational Waters, Stormwater & Wastewater
Warmer weather ushers in a season of picnics, proms and pool parties but with along with the fun comes another rite of summer — road construction. The orange barrels are visible around the state, and Dearborn is no exception. The city’s road projects and construction...
