Gov. Whitmer calls for more road money to avoid ‘serious funding cliff’

by Fix MI State | Feb 28, 2025 | Roads & Bridges

This article originally appeared in WILX. Read more here.  On Wednesday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer gave her seventh State of the State address. Her speech touched on topics like tech, education, housing, and also roads. Governor Whitmer says rebuilding the roads in...

Michigan enters a critical moment for road funding as 2025 State of the State address is delivered

by Fix MI State | Feb 27, 2025 | Press Releases & Statements

Rob Coppersmith, executive vice president of the Michigan Infrastructure & Transportation Association (MITA), issued the following statement following Governor Whitmer’s 2025 State of the State address: “It’s time for urgent action to fund and fix Michigan roads....

Coppersmith: It’s time for action to fund and fix Michigan’s roads

by Fix MI State | Feb 17, 2025 | Roads & Bridges

This op-ed appeared in The Detroit News. Read more here.  Michigan has underfunded road and bridge construction for decades. Potholes, crumbling roads, and bridges in disrepair have become all too common across the state. In 2023, it was found that Michigan was...

Whitmer proposes $3B plan for funding road repairs in state

by Fix MI State | Feb 14, 2025 | Roads & Bridges

This article originally appeared in the Iron Mountain Daily News. Read more here.  Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Monday unveiled her $3 billion “MI Road Ahead” Plan, her latest pitch for “fixing the damn roads,” which was her signature campaign promise during her first...

Michigan Gov. Whitmer announces new funding plan for road improvements

by Fix MI State | Feb 14, 2025 | Roads & Bridges

This article originally appeared in WWMT. Read more here.  LANSING, Mich. — On Monday, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced a new plan to funnel more money into fixing the state’s aging infrastructure. The $3 billion plan, MI Road Ahead, aims to get more...