by Fix MI State | Jul 16, 2020 | Roads & Bridges
22. Michigan > Roadway in poor condition: 22.6% (22nd highest) > Structurally deficient bridges: 10.7% of bridges (10th highest) > Locomotive derailments from 2015-2019: 82 (2.4 per 100 miles of track — 12th fewest out of 49 states) > State highway...
by Jessica Tramontana | Jun 17, 2020 | Roads & Bridges
Prioritizing road investments by their impact on the economy and attracting businesses to fuel Michigan’s supply chains are among the recommendations backed by Business Leaders for Michigan to help the state recover from disruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic....
by Fix MI State | May 13, 2020 | Roads & Bridges
Three bridges in lower northern Michigan will be cleaned to prevent damage to the structure. Michigan Department of Transportation crews will begin cleaning the bascule bridges in Manistee, Charlevoix and Cheboygan counties Monday. The cleaning of the US-31 bascule...
by Fix MI State | Apr 30, 2020 | Roads & Bridges
Michigan roads are still bad, its bridges are getting worse and the coronavirus pandemic is poised to take a chunk out of gas tax revenue needed to fix them. Annual road ratings released Thursday showed only minor condition improvements across the state between 2018...
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...
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...
