Will less traffic on the roads help speed up metro Detroit construction projects?

by Fix MI State | Mar 26, 2020 | Roads & Bridges

Some good news when it comes to the roads amid the coronavirus: Construction is moving along as scheduled. While projects won’t get done any faster, less people on the road means construction workers are in better working conditions. “It is a bit safer because...

Road construction projects continue under stay-at-home order

by Fix MI State | Mar 25, 2020 | Roads & Bridges

Projects to improve Michigan’s roadways are rolling on as many of the state’s residents stay at home and off the roads under an executive order from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. On Monday, Whitmer issued a stay-at-home order that bans many businesses from...

Kalamazoo bridge closed after inspection shows damage

by Fix MI State | Mar 9, 2020 | Roads & Bridges

The Inkster Avenue Bridge is closed in Kalamazoo, the city said in a news release. The bridge was closed after that was determined to be the best and safest approach following a structural inspection that occurred late last week, Public Services Director James Baker...

Infrastructure industry hosts first ever career fair series for Michigan construction employers and workers

by Fix MI State | Mar 9, 2020 | Roads & Bridges

UPDATE: In light of the Governor’s recommendations for COVID-19/Coronavirus community mitigation strategies, the Michigan Infrastructure & Transportation Association (MITA) and Michigan Construction have decided to suspend the remaining industry hiring fairs....

Pothole Madness Bracket Challenge launched during March Madness

by Fix MI State | Mar 5, 2020 | Roads & Bridges

UPDATE: With March Madness canceled, we have decided to cancel the accompanying Pothole Madness challenge. Thank you to everyone for your engagement around this. We will be in touch about future contest opportunities down the line. Until then, drive safe, and stay...

Thank heavens: They finally got their bridge fixed; many communities still suffer

by Fix MI State | Feb 26, 2020 | Roads & Bridges

The daily commute for Amanda Miles used to be so simple. Six or seven minutes to work as a bartender. Another short trip for her kids to elementary school, just around the corner from her job. That all ended two years ago when the county shut down the decaying Waltz...