Over 100 Michigan bridges still face future closures due to funding gaps

by Fix MI State | Feb 6, 2026 | Roads & Bridges

This article originally appeared in CBS Detroit. Read more here.  Two months after the Michigan Department of Transportation sounded the alarm on funding needs to repair bridges nearing or past the end of their lifespan in August, the Michigan Legislature passed its...

West Michigan braces for brutal pothole season following severe winter weather

by Fix MI State | Jan 23, 2026 | Uncategorized

This article originally appeared in FOX 17 News. Read more here. Snowfall like what we’ve seen this week may look harmless once the plows move through, but it’s what happens next that worries road crews. The Montcalm County Road Commission says this spring...

These were Michigan’s major road projects of 2025

by Fix MI State | Jan 23, 2026 | Roads & Bridges

This article originally appeared in MLive. Read more here. Road work was a major point of emphasis for Michigan leaders in 2025. While lawmakers were working on a long-term funding solution in Lansing, construction crews improved 1,806 highway lane miles and 182 state...

Is Michigan’s aging water infrastructure ready for data center boom?

by Fix MI State | Jan 16, 2026 | Stormwater & Wastewater

This article originally appeared in Bridge Michigan. Read more here. The United States would need to invest nearly $3.4 trillion over the next 20 years to sufficiently fix and update its drinking water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure, according to research...

New Michigan speed cameras: Where, when they’ll be active and list of punishments

by Fix MI State | Jan 16, 2026 | Work Zone Safety

This article originally appeared in Click On Detroit. Read more here.  New speed cameras are being rolled out to monitor Michigan drivers, and we now know the punishments if you’re caught speeding. Key details: The cameras will only be in work zones. They will...

Michigan’s aging water infrastructure works to keep up with demand from data centers

by Fix MI State | Jan 9, 2026 | Stormwater & Wastewater

This article appeared in Michigan Public. Read more here.  The increasing prevalence of data centers in Michigan may leave residents wondering if Michigan’s water infrastructure can keep up. In a 2023 report from the American Society of Civil Engineers, Michigan...

Record number of Michiganders expected to travel for Thanksgiving holiday, AAA says

by Fix MI State | Nov 20, 2025 | Roads & Bridges

This article originally appeared in CBS News Detroit. Read more here.  A record number of Michigan residents will travel within the U.S. for the Thanksgiving holiday, mirroring national trends, according to an AAA forecast. Across the country, AAA expects 81.8 million...

Michigan roads receiving $2 billion more for repairs

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

This article originally appeared in ABC 12 News. Read more here.  Michigan’s new budget includes a record investment of nearly $2 billion annually to improve Michigan’s roads and transportation infrastructure. Lawmakers from both parties approved and Gov....

Whitmer signs new Michigan budget with nearly $2B to ‘fix the damn roads’

by Fix MI State | Oct 10, 2025 | Roads & Bridges

This article appeared in WNEM 5 News. Read more here. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed Michigan’s new state budget, ending a months-long stalemate in Lansing and clearing the way for nearly $2 billion in new funding to repair highways, bridges, and local roads across...

Michigan finally has its road funding solution. Here’s what to know.

by Fix MI State | Oct 3, 2025 | Roads & Bridges

This story originally appeared in MLive. Read more here. Michigan roads and bridges are getting a significant financial boost after years of underfunding and political promises to prioritize long-term solutions. Lawmakers green-lit revenue changes early Friday...