by Fix MI State | Jul 3, 2017 | Roads & Bridges
JACKSON, MI – Construction starts July 31 on Jackson Street in downtown Jackson, as the street will have new water mains, streetscape lighting and new pavement. The project, which costs $503,162.68, was approved by the Jackson City Council on Tuesday, June 27....
by Fix MI State | Jun 30, 2017 | Roads & Bridges
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – After over two months of lane closures due to construction, Michigan Street in downtown Grand Rapids is finally fully operational again. Exit and entrance ramps from eastbound and westbound I-196 to Ottawa Avenue were closed to accommodate...
by Fix MI State | Jun 29, 2017 | Roads & Bridges
Michigan’s rural roads and non-interstate highways are among the worst in the nation, according to new research from the national transportation research group, TRIP. The Great Lakes state ranked 18th in the nation for the most rural roads in poor condition, according...
by Fix MI State | Jun 29, 2017 | Roads & Bridges
When it comes to new road projects, Thursday is not a day of the week that typically sees new construction starts, especially as we sneak closer to a big holiday. Because July 4 falls on a Tuesday, we have an extra long holiday weekend, and so do workers on...
by Fix MI State | Jun 29, 2017 | Roads & Bridges
TRAVERSE CITY — Local transportation officials hope additional signage at pedestrian crosswalks along Grandview Parkway will clear up some potential right-of-way confusion. Michigan Department of Transportation crews this week will install yield signs and other...
by Fix MI State | Jun 29, 2017 | Roads & Bridges
KALAMAZOO, MI — Nighttime single-lane closures will occur on a commercial section of M-43 for most of July. The Michigan Department of Transportation announced Thursday that it will start a second phase of construction on M-43, repaving the road between U.S. 131...