by Fix MI State | Dec 1, 2022 | Roads & Bridges
Nearly 900 people are killed on average in vehicle crashes during snowfall or sleet every year, according to the Department of Transportation, so what do you do if you start to lose control of the vehicle? While it’s important to prepare ahead of time, even the most...
by Fix MI State | Nov 17, 2022 | Roads & Bridges
It’s been a year since President Joe Biden signed the historic bipartisan infrastructure bill, and heading into another cold winter in the “mitten,” many Michigan drivers have infrastructure top of mind, including the auto shop workers who will have...
by Fix MI State | Nov 17, 2022 | Roads & Bridges
As we see lake effect snow fall in the coming days, we have to remember it is important to travel safely as well. From 2016 to 2020, there were reported over 200,000 crashes on Michigan roads in icy, snowy, and slushy conditions, according to Michigan State Police....
by Fix MI State | Nov 17, 2022 | Roads & Bridges
With mid-Michigan having its first snowfall of the season Tuesday, it’s always a good idea to go over a few safety reminders The most important thing Michigan State Police want you to know is to slow down. Additionally, try and leave early when you’re heading to...
by Fix MI State | Nov 17, 2022 | Roads & Bridges
Harsh winters and the resulting freeze-thaw cycle have placed Michigan at the very top of an undesirable list. A new study, conducted by Quote Wizard using Google analytics and statistics, found that Michigan ranks worst in the nation for potholes. In 2022, a team of...
by Fix MI State | Nov 3, 2022 | Roads & Bridges
Soybeans really are in everything. The Michigan Department of Transportation is utilizing an unique ingredient to enhance the lifespan of pavement on a one-mile stretch of road in Clinton County: soybean oil. Officials gathered at Colony Road Tuesday to tour the...
by Fix MI State | Oct 13, 2022 | Roads & Bridges
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced Tuesday that $1.56 billion will go towards Michigan’s infrastructure. “America’s roads and bridges are the vital arteries of our transportation system, connecting...
by Fix MI State | Oct 6, 2022 | Roads & Bridges
Stress and anxiety are feelings drivers admit to having over continued road construction. As we’ve learned, work is ongoing before weather turns cold. “I was on I-96 for like 45 minutes,” says driver Valerie Vlocton, who is venting about her own experience. She says...
by Fix MI State | Oct 6, 2022 | Roads & Bridges
Whether your ride to work this morning was a smooth one could depend on which state you call home. A new analysis from MoneyGeek found about 10% of the country’s roads are in poor condition, and some states are far worse off than others. MoneyGeek’s analysis looked at...
by Fix MI State | Oct 6, 2022 | Roads & Bridges
Most Michiganders are aware how hazardous driving in the winter can be. But far fewer understand that the fall months provide their own set of challenges for motorists. Falling leaves, cooler temps, shorter days and fog and frost are just a few of the driving hazards...