by Fix MI State | Mar 13, 2018 | Roads & Bridges
WASHINGTON – A congressional subcommittee got an earful Tuesday about the poor state of Michigan’s roads, with the head of a group representing cities and townships across the state pleading for help in fixing them. “Our transportation infrastructure in...
by Fix MI State | Mar 8, 2018 | Roads & Bridges
The Pure Michigan campaign spent around $34 million last year to attract tourists. Those touring the state found beautiful landscapes, cities brimming with activity and of course, plenty of potholes. It’s past time state lawmakers get serious about roads in Michigan,...
by Fix MI State | Mar 7, 2018 | Roads & Bridges
ISHPEMING, Mich. (WLUC) – The extended cold streak through this winter has cut into Marquette County Road Commission sand supplies, but has reduced the usage of their salt stock in exchange. Road commission staff said they’ve spent more this year due to...
by Fix MI State | Mar 7, 2018 | Roads & Bridges
JACKSON, MI – Early probes into a game-changing road construction technology had Jackson County Department of Transportation officials crunching numbers on napkins at 1 a.m. in a hotel lobby. JCDOT Managing Director Christopher Bolt and his staff continued to...
by Fix MI State | Mar 6, 2018 | Roads & Bridges
PONTIAC, Mich. – The Oakland County Board of Commissioners has authorized $1.5 million in funding to the Local Road Improvement Program, providing a $3 million investment in road maintenance. “The ongoing, long-term lack of investment in road...
by Fix MI State | Mar 6, 2018 | Roads & Bridges, Dams & Other, Michigan beaches, Drinking Water & Recreational Waters, Stormwater & Wastewater
Experts are giving Michigan’s roads a poor rating going into 2018 – they’ve earned a D- grade, according to a new report released Tuesday by the American Society of Civil Engineers Michigan Section. The report gave Michigan an overall D+ grade for...
