by Fix MI State | Apr 9, 2021 | Roads & Bridges
Smith’s Bridge, spanning 447 feet across Smith Bayou, connects residents in the small city of Ferrysburg, Michigan. But the two-lane structure is in such shoddy condition it was closed for months in 2019 to car traffic. It would cost millions to replace. Now there may...
by Fix MI State | Apr 9, 2021 | Roads & Bridges
LANSING, Mich. – Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced new projects regarding Michigan roads that are expected to get underway soon. Officials also announced a new tool to help residents track road projects in their area. Some projects had been started, but when...
by Fix MI State | Apr 9, 2021 | Roads & Bridges
MANISTEE — Michigan Department of Transportation recently shared some unique views of the progress that is being made to replace the M-55 bridge in Manistee Township. Work to replace the 89-year-old bridge which began in December 2020 is scheduled to wrap up in...
by Fix MI State | Apr 9, 2021 | Roads & Bridges
The funny thing about crumbling bridges is that to the naked eye, they often appear to be perfectly fine. But a closer look can reveal some major issues, especially to professionals whose job it is to inspect bridges. A great example of this is the Goddard Road...
by Fix MI State | Mar 11, 2021 | Roads & Bridges
Prepare for a season of orange construction barrels and “road work ahead” signs. The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is preparing for a busy year with major construction projects on the way for 2021. I-94 Modernization Project A few years ago,...
by Fix MI State | Mar 11, 2021 | Roads & Bridges
(WXYZ) — Potholes are showing up all over metro Detroit and we are taking a look at the worst of the worst. This morning, we headed to Cherry Hill Road in Inkster between Inkster and Middlebelt after receiving a few Facebook comments about the location. One of the...
