Report Grades Half Michigan Roads ‘Poor’

by Fix MI State | Mar 26, 2019 | Roads & Bridges

According to the TRIP report, “Modernizing Michigan’s Transportation System: Progress & Challenges in Providing Safe, Efficient and Well-Maintained Roads, Highways & Bridges,” nearly half of major roads in Michigan are in poor or mediocre...

State report: Not enough funding for road, bridge repairs

by Fix MI State | Mar 26, 2019 | Uncategorized, Roads & Bridges

New MDOT online portal shows conditions of local bridges The Michigan Department of Transportation has released a dashboard that shows the condition of bridges across the state, including local bridges. The dashboard lists 4,447 bridges maintained by MDOT, along with...

Michigan roads cost residents $500 to $800 annually, report says

by Fix MI State | Mar 26, 2019 | Roads & Bridges

Almost half of Michigan’s major roads are in poor or mediocre condition. That’s according to a new report from a national transportation research group called TRIP. TRIP says driving on rough roads costs the average Michigan driver between $500 to $800...

Only 26% of Michigan Bridges are in “Good” Condition

by Fix MI State | Mar 21, 2019 | Roads & Bridges

The Bureau of Bridges and Structures has released an interactive map showing Michigan bridge conditions. Only 26.4% of Michigan’s nearly 10,000 bridges are considered in “good” condition. Federal law, outlined in the National Bridge Inspection...

Michigan transportation improvements underway due to increased funding, but additional investment still needed

by Fix MI State | Mar 12, 2019 | Roads & Bridges

Michigan transportation improvements underway due to increased funding; additional investment still needed to improve conditions, relieve congestion and reduce costs to motorists of driving on congested, deficient roads.  Eds. The TRIP report includes regional...