That’s the way the concrete crumbles: ‘Super pothole’ on I-696 causes flat tires on nearly a dozen vehicles in Oakland County

by Fix MI State | Feb 17, 2023 | Roads & Bridges

One driver pulled off to the side of the freeway soon turned into several and then almost a dozen vehicles dealing with flat tires after a gigantic crack on I-696 opened up in Oakland County on Wednesday morning. Michigan Department of Transportation spokeswoman Diane...

Southeast Michigan water main failure highlights urgent need for infrastructure investments

by Fix MI State | Aug 19, 2022 | Press Releases & Statements

Rob Coppersmith, executive vice president of the Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association (MITA), issued the following statement regarding the state of emergency for Lapeer, Macomb, Oakland, and St. Clair counties following a water main break near the...

MDOT planning major work on I-375, I-696 & I-94 in new 5-year plan; public comment sought

by Fix MI State | Aug 18, 2022 | Roads & Bridges

Road construction season is in full swing with major projects going on across metro Detroit roads and highways. Now, we’re getting a closer look at what the Michigan Department of Transportation plans to do to fix the roads over the next five years. The plan was...

Flood Safety, Protecting Yourself Behind The Wheel

by Fix MI State | Aug 9, 2022 | Stormwater & Wastewater

(CBS Detroit) – Last summer’s record rainfall caused massive flooding throughout Metro-Detroit. Although issues with the infrastructure were addressed, some areas are still prone for overflow. The Michigan Department of Transportation currently has 140 pump stations...

Detroit launches ‘largest’ ever stormwater project in west neighborhood

by Fix MI State | Aug 3, 2022 | Stormwater & Wastewater

DETROIT (FOX 2) – Detroit says it’s taking on one of its most ambitious stormwater projects ever with the launch of a new $40 million system that will divert rainwater and snowmelt from an entire west Detroit neighborhood. When complete, the two new...