by Fix MI State | Oct 23, 2017 | Stormwater & Wastewater, Roads & Bridges
As heavy rain continues to fall in West Michigan, a flood warning has been issued for six counties in the region. The National Weather Service issued the warning Monday, Oct. 23, for Allegan County, Kent County, Ottawa County, Newaygo County, Muskegon County and...
by Fix MI State | Oct 18, 2017 | Roads & Bridges
MUSKEGON TOWNSHIP, MI — Road repairs will be Muskegon Township’s No. 1 priority if officials can convince voters to approve a new tax of 1.5 mills when they head to the polls on Nov. 7. Supervisor Dave Kieft and the Muskegon County Road Commission have a plan to the...
by Fix MI State | Oct 17, 2017 | Roads & Bridges
A number of road closures are in store for Metro Detroit motorists, state officials said Monday. Michigan Department of Transportation officials said ramps at the Interstate 75 and Lodge Freeway interchange will be closed from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Tuesday to seal...
by Fix MI State | Oct 16, 2017 | Roads & Bridges
ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Right now you’re probably wondering what a flex route is. Simply put: A flex route is created when a highway shoulder is turned into a lane which can be used during periods of congested traffic. The goal is to reduce drive time while...
by Fix MI State | Oct 15, 2017 | Stormwater & Wastewater, Roads & Bridges
KALAMAZOO, MI — Several vehicles were stuck in the water after storms brought flooding to Kalamazoo. At 10:44 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 14, police responded to the area of Crosstown Parkway and Vine Street after receiving reports of multiple vehicles being stranded...
by Fix MI State | Oct 13, 2017 | Roads & Bridges
The St. Joseph County Road Commission has begun the process of post-tensioning a timber bridge. The work on the Heimbach Road Bridge, which started Monday, is a pioneering technique for the state of Michigan. The bridge between Hutchinson and North Fisher Lake roads...
