by Fix MI State | May 11, 2021 | Roads & Bridges
Congressman Dan Kildee says the Zilwaukee bridge should be the example used when rebuilding the nation’s infrastructure. Kildee toured the interior of the bridge with MDOT officials, saying that with the upkeep done on it it looks nearly brand new. While at the...
by Fix MI State | Apr 9, 2021 | Roads & Bridges
LANSING, Mich. – Remember Michigan’s roads and bridges? They’re famous for their degradation and poor investment that has become a staple of driving in the state known for automobile manufacturing. They were also a primary campaign promise of the...
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...
