by Fix MI State | May 31, 2018 | Roads & Bridges
Any homeowner or car owner knows the hazards of delaying needed repairs or maintenance. Over time, we lose the full function and enjoyment of these important possessions. Moreover, when the bill to make things right comes due, it has often grown immensely in dollars...
by Fix MI State | May 30, 2018 | Roads & Bridges
Yes, there are people in Michigan who believe we have “very good or excellent” roads. A transportation survey conducted by AAA Michigan found that 89% of the more than 900 members surveyed said the state’s road and bridge quality are “fair or...
by Fix MI State | May 30, 2018 | Roads & Bridges
It’s well known that roads across mid-Michigan are in desperate need of repair, but crumbling bridges are also a concern. 6 News spoke with city officials in Jackson about a plan to repair bridges in the city. Drivers pass over a narrow stretch of the Grand...
by Fix MI State | May 22, 2018 | Roads & Bridges
Ann Arbor officials acknowledge the city’s streets are in rough shape and they say they want to change that, but it could take several years of catching up. “It took time for our roads to get this bad, and it will take time to make them better,”...
by Fix MI State | May 17, 2018 | Roads & Bridges
A failed drain pipe created a large sinkhole at the corner of 5 Point Highway and Stine Road south of Charlotte. The sinkhole opened up Sunday afternoon. The Eaton County Road Commission believes the drain failed sometime in the last couple weeks. The problem is...
by Fix MI State | May 16, 2018 | Roads & Bridges
Michigan is expected to post a budget surplus of between $279 million and $348 million this year, thanks to stronger than expected economic growth triggered by the federal tax cuts. Additional surpluses of $190 million and $334 million are anticipated over the next...
