by Fix MI State | Jun 27, 2017 | Roads & Bridges
ADRIAN — Road work ahead. Although official construction doesn’t begin for another week, signs are up for the roundabout project in downtown Adrian. The preparation work started this past week, with workers relocating utilities, Kari Arend, spokeswoman for Michigan...
by Fix MI State | Jun 26, 2017 | Roads & Bridges, Stormwater & Wastewater
Not only have roads and buildings been greatly affected by the flooding, the Chippewa River’s water levels are very high and unsafe. 9&10’s Taylor Jones spoke with people living near its banks. The levels remain high right now. Though we’re told they...
by Fix MI State | Jun 25, 2017 | Roads & Bridges, Stormwater & Wastewater
ISABELLA COUNTY, Mich. (WPBN/WGTU)– Several roads in Isabella County are ‘closed indefinitely’ due to the flooding in the area. Isabella County Central Dispatch says there are 100 miles of roadway that have been severely impacted by high water....
by Fix MI State | Jun 23, 2017 | Stormwater & Wastewater, Dams & Other, Roads & Bridges
BANGOR TWP, MI — Heavy rains pounded Bay, Midland and Saginaw counties, overnight, causing historic flooding in some parts of the region and keeping emergency personnel and road crews busy throughout the day. That was the case in Bay County’s Bangor...
by Fix MI State | Jun 22, 2017 | Roads & Bridges
The speed limit on West Michigan’s newest highway, M-231, will be raised to 65 mph by July 4, according to Michigan Department of Transportation Grand Region spokesman John Richard. Nearly two months ago, it was announced the speed limit would go up on the...
by Fix MI State | Jun 20, 2017 | Roads & Bridges
Road commission officials say good budgeting and increased state funding is allowing them to fix the roads and buy equipment. Calling it a “banner year” for the Monroe County Road Commission, the agency sought a bond to perform more road repairs this season. Randy...
