by Fix MI State | Jan 23, 2017 | Roads & Bridges
Chances are you’ve become familiar with the rattling noise of your car rumbling down Michigan roads. Pothole season came early this year thanks to a temporary thaw. “Oh it’s expensive,” said Myia Riddick. “It’s definitely expensive.” Riddick has cracked a rim on a bad...
by Fix MI State | Jan 21, 2017 | Roads & Bridges
HILLSDALE – After years of neglecting to fiscally prepare for infrastructure upgrades and repairs, the City of Hillsdale is looking to take on a multi-faceted approach to address years worth of citizen complaints. “The roads here are horrible,” said...
by Fix MI State | Jan 17, 2017 | Dams & Other, Michigan beaches, Drinking Water & Recreational Waters, Roads & Bridges, Stormwater & Wastewater
LANSING — Gov. Rick Snyder will address Michigan’s crumbling infrastructure at his seventh State of the State address at 7 tonight at the Capitol, as he continues to grapple with the Flint drinking water crisis and confronts a new emergency with a Macomb...
by Fix MI State | Jan 17, 2017 | Roads & Bridges
It certainly feels less wintry outside on Tuesday, but the sudden warm up is wreaking havoc on many local roads. In many areas it seems like potholes are popping up overnight. Newschannel 3 found a perfect example in Kalamazoo where we found ten potholes within less...
by Fix MI State | Jan 17, 2017 | Dams & Other, Michigan beaches, Drinking Water & Recreational Waters, Roads & Bridges, Stormwater & Wastewater
Gov. Rick Snyder called for major new state investment in maintaining sewers, water systems and other public works in his State of the State address, citing failures including the Flint water crisis and the Fraser sinkhole. The call came during a speech that heartily...
by Fix MI State | Jan 16, 2017 | Michigan beaches, Drinking Water & Recreational Waters
What’s in your water? If you’re on city water in Kalamazoo, a 187-page report on the public water supply system provides the answer. While the Department of Public Services remains compliant with federal and state regulations, the report shows its efforts...
by Fix MI State | Jan 12, 2017 | Roads & Bridges
View NBC News’ video below: READ THE FULL STORY AT: http://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/massive-sinkhole-fraser-michigan-prompts-evacuations-state-emergency-n700501
by Fix MI State | Jan 12, 2017 | Michigan beaches, Drinking Water & Recreational Waters, Dams & Other, Roads & Bridges, Stormwater & Wastewater
Michigan’s infrastructure isn’t just aging – it’s crumbling, collapsing and failing. While some infrastructure problems are hard to ignore, like the pothole-riddled Michigan roads, most remain invisible until a large-scale crisis erupts. Consider two recent examples:...
by Fix MI State | Jan 12, 2017 | Roads & Bridges, Dams & Other, Michigan beaches, Drinking Water & Recreational Waters, Stormwater & Wastewater
Contact: Kelly Chesney 313-909-8203 kellyc@businessleadersformichigan.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BLM Outlines Roadmap for Jump-Starting MI Infrastructure Improvements Independent Study Supports Findings of Governor’s Infrastructure Commission DETROIT, Jan. 12, 2016 –...
by Fix MI State | Jan 4, 2017 | Michigan beaches, Drinking Water & Recreational Waters
KALAMAZOO, Mich. (NEWSCHANNEL 3) – A break in a storm water pipe caused a small sinkhole on Oakland Drive near Waldo Stadium on Tuesday. Crews found that sinkhole before any vehicles were impacted, but that area of Oakland remained blocked for some time. Newschannel 3...
