It’s pothole season, and Michigan’s are among the nation’s worst, study finds

by Fix MI State | Mar 3, 2022 | Roads & Bridges

Some Michigan counties are amid one of the worst pothole seasons in years, pushing road crews to work overtime to make repairs. Substantial rains in February followed by freezing temperatures created a mess on roads. Melting snow and ice seep into pavement, freeze,...

Bills would allow cameras in construction zones to catch speeders

by Fix MI State | Feb 25, 2022 | Uncategorized

Michigan may soon see automated speed cameras placed in construction zones to protect road workers under two new pieces of bipartisan legislation introduced to the Michigan Legislature as part of an effort to make work zones safe statewide. Both introduced on Feb. 15,...

Infrastructure Group Calls For More Maintenance Funds

by Fix MI State | Feb 25, 2022 | Roads & Bridges

It’s pothole season, but what happened to the calls to fix the roads? Lance Binoniemi is the vice president of government affairs for the Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association. He told Michigan News Network this week the new budget and bond...

Michigan pothole season is here. Here’s how they form

by Natalie Kozma | Feb 25, 2022 | Roads & Bridges

Michigan’s potholes are beginning to emerge from the state’s network of roads as winter turns a corner and warmer temperatures start to return to the forecast. Cracked pavement and pieces of asphalt are a typical sight for Metro Detroit drivers in February...

Legislation Would Allow Speed Cameras In Construction Zones

by Fix MI State | Feb 18, 2022 | Work Zone Safety

Legislation has been introduced in Lansing to allow speed cameras in road construction zones. Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association Vice President Rob Coppersmith tells WSJM News his group backs the legislation. He says there were 14 work zone...