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...
by Fix MI State | Jun 19, 2017 | Roads & Bridges, Dams & Other
A drainage pipe collapse has forced the closure of North River Road in Macomb County’s Harrison Township. The Macomb Daily of Mount Clemens reports today that the 48-inch pipe beneath the stretch of road near I-94 collapsed Friday. Parts of the road’s shoulder and...
by Fix MI State | Jun 18, 2017 | Roads & Bridges, Dams & Other
FLINT TWP, MI — A vehicle snagged on a power line led to the closure of southbound and northbound Interstate 75 Sunday afternoon and left hundreds of people without power. The incident took place around 2 p.m. Sunday, June 18 and traffic on northbound and...
by Fix MI State | Jun 17, 2017 | Roads & Bridges
BERRIEN SPRINGS — The Michigan Department of Transportation wants to put M-139 on a “road diet,” and Oronoko Township officials aren’t sure what to think of the idea. The township received notice Tuesday that MDOT has set a public meeting for June 26 about its...
by Fix MI State | Jun 17, 2017 | Roads & Bridges
A Fife Lake intersection that has been the site of multiple car accidents in recent years is set to be reconstructed as a roundabout in 2019. The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will host a public input meeting Wednesday at 5pm at Fife Lake’s American...