by Fix MI State | Nov 3, 2022 | Roads & Bridges
Soybeans really are in everything. The Michigan Department of Transportation is utilizing an unique ingredient to enhance the lifespan of pavement on a one-mile stretch of road in Clinton County: soybean oil. Officials gathered at Colony Road Tuesday to tour the...
by Fix MI State | Oct 13, 2022 | Roads & Bridges
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced Tuesday that $1.56 billion will go towards Michigan’s infrastructure. “America’s roads and bridges are the vital arteries of our transportation system, connecting...
by Fix MI State | Oct 6, 2022 | Roads & Bridges
Stress and anxiety are feelings drivers admit to having over continued road construction. As we’ve learned, work is ongoing before weather turns cold. “I was on I-96 for like 45 minutes,” says driver Valerie Vlocton, who is venting about her own experience. She says...
by Fix MI State | Oct 6, 2022 | Roads & Bridges
Whether your ride to work this morning was a smooth one could depend on which state you call home. A new analysis from MoneyGeek found about 10% of the country’s roads are in poor condition, and some states are far worse off than others. MoneyGeek’s analysis looked at...
by Fix MI State | Oct 6, 2022 | Roads & Bridges
Most Michiganders are aware how hazardous driving in the winter can be. But far fewer understand that the fall months provide their own set of challenges for motorists. Falling leaves, cooler temps, shorter days and fog and frost are just a few of the driving hazards...