by Fix MI State | Aug 10, 2017 | Dams & Other, Stormwater & Wastewater
The Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner’s Office is continuing repair and replace parts of Pontiac’s aging water and sewer systems. Over 50 percent of the water system in the city is over 80-years old, with an estimated cost of $90 million projected for...
by Fix MI State | Aug 7, 2017 | Stormwater & Wastewater, Dams & Other
During the more than half-century of their existence, three major drains carrying storm water runoff — and possibly raw sewage — directly into Lake St. Clair have never been inspected. Until now. Starting this week, the drains that empty — unscreened and untreated...
by Fix MI State | Aug 7, 2017 | Roads & Bridges
Traffic on the Grosse Ile Bridge will be compromised “for an extended period of time” after a preliminary inspection found three of its 12 piers need repair. The repairs will resulted in the westbound lanes being reduced to a single lane. The piers need to...
by Fix MI State | Aug 4, 2017 | Michigan beaches, Drinking Water & Recreational Waters
ST. CLAIR SHORES (WWJ) – The forecast calls for a beautiful weekend — but take note before you head to the beach. Officials at the Metroparks administrative office announced the closure of Lake St. Clair Metropark Beach last week, after tests conducted at...
by Fix MI State | Aug 3, 2017 | Roads & Bridges
Grand River Avenue (M-5) between I-94 and Cass Avenue will be trimmed from seven lanes to five with new protected bike lanes under a plan by the Michigan Department of Transportation and city of Detroit. The “road diet” is part of the $1.5 million project...
