by Fix MI State | Sep 26, 2019 | Roads & Bridges
A section of US-2, west of the US-2 bridge to Chippewa Avenue had to be closed for the crater that opened up in the middle of the road. The Michigan Department of Transportation says the hole was caused by a sanitary sewer failure under the roadway. Repairs may take a...
by Fix MI State | Sep 19, 2019 | Roads & Bridges
Neighbors said they warned officials in Muskegon Heights about a dangerously deep pothole at the corner of Waalkes Street and Lincoln Avenue three months ago. “I told the police if you don’t fix that hole somebody is going to get hurt,” said James Harris, who lives on...
by Fix MI State | Sep 17, 2019 | Roads & Bridges
The irony is almost too beautiful to admit, but according to WalletHub it’s true. The Motor City, the birthplace of American mobility that drove much of our country’s sprawl across its landscape, is the worst city to drive in. Factoring in four different...
by Fix MI State | Sep 10, 2019 | Roads & Bridges
Pothole-filled streets aren’t the only infrastructure challenge plaguing Michigan. Rickety and rusted bridges are a multi-billion dollar problem and a fix could take years or even decades. In Michigan, more than one in 10 bridges is in poor condition, meaning...
by Fix MI State | Sep 9, 2019 | Roads & Bridges
As Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Republican legislative leaders pivot their focus from road funding ideas to passing a budget before the end of the month, experts warn they shouldn’t delay too much or crumbling infrastructure will become an even more expensive problem....
by Fix MI State | Sep 6, 2019 | Roads & Bridges
Clean water, good roads and safe bridges are essential parts of Michigan’s tourism industry. Our Great Lakes make our beautiful state a unique travel destination for people from all over the world. Michigan’s roads and bridges connect the upper and lower peninsulas...
