by Fix MI State | Nov 10, 2016 | Roads & Bridges
In a big step forward for the Gordie Howe International Bridge project, the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority on Thursday announced that it has issued the formal request for proposals to three teams of finalists vying to build the massive span. Those three teams, each...
by Fix MI State | Nov 10, 2016 | Dams & Other, Michigan beaches, Drinking Water & Recreational Waters, Roads & Bridges, Stormwater & Wastewater
The impact of Tuesday’s election will extend far beyond who sits in the White House. The potential ripple effects in the state capitol were the talk of Lansing Wednesday. The 2016 version of the now well-worn political phrase “Change” could include more infrastructure...
by Fix MI State | Nov 4, 2016 | Michigan beaches, Drinking Water & Recreational Waters
Grand Rapids officials say the city’s drinking water is still well within federal standards for the presence of lead. Such testing is getting increased attention amid Flint’s crisis with lead-tainted water. The city posted the results on its website Friday...
by Fix MI State | Nov 3, 2016 | Stormwater & Wastewater
The City of Detroit is solving one of its major problems with the help of one of its other problems. Detroit is experiencing combined sewer overflow, a messy, and often downright dangerous event that happens every time it rains too much. But by leveraging the abundant...
by Fix MI State | Nov 3, 2016 | Michigan beaches, Drinking Water & Recreational Waters
The lead-laced drinking water that led to tragic consequences in Flint was supposed to serve as a wake-up call for Michigan and the nation, a warning that our neglected, aging infrastructure could not only result in dramatic interruptions in basic municipal services,...
by Fix MI State | Oct 27, 2016 | Michigan beaches, Drinking Water & Recreational Waters
SOUTHFIELD (WWJ) – Residents in Southfield are being warned to boil their water following a major water main break. City officials said Thursday morning the water main break occurred underground somewhere behind McDonnell Towers at Telegraph Road and Civic Center...
by Fix MI State | Oct 26, 2016 | Roads & Bridges, Stormwater & Wastewater
RIVES TWP., MI – After 12 years of experience as the Rives Township clerk and eight years as supervisor, incumbent Republican Jerry Adams believes his practical experience makes him the top candidate. He’ll find out if his constituents agree, as Adams, a...
by Fix MI State | Oct 23, 2016 | Stormwater & Wastewater
MUSKEGON, MI – An attempt by the city of Muskegon to reduce its wastewater treatment costs could cause west side residents to see smoke in their homes. The city’s sewer and water department will be conducting smoke testing on sanitary sewer lines beginning...
by Fix MI State | Oct 20, 2016 | Michigan beaches, Drinking Water & Recreational Waters
The hunt is on for lead pipes in Detroit. Flint officials still don’t know where all the city’s lead service lines are. That’s because the building records were in horrible shape. Back in April, we reported that Flint wasn’t alone. We found at least a dozen other...
by Fix MI State | Oct 18, 2016 | Roads & Bridges, Stormwater & Wastewater
MARQUETTE COUNTY, MI – The Michigan Department of Transportation has released several photos that depict severe damage caused by flooding in parts of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. More than 4 inches of rain fell on parts of the Upper Peninsula within a 3-to-4-hour...
