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...
by Fix MI State | Sep 22, 2022 | Roads & Bridges
Fall in Michigan brings many reasons for Michiganders to celebrate. While the end of summer is often met with the promise of cool temperatures, changing leaves, and football season, is does not mark the end of the state’s road construction season, according to the...
by Fix MI State | Sep 16, 2022 | Roads & Bridges
Even with fall here, the orange barrels on our freeways and roads seem never-ending. If you think you’ve been getting stuck in traffic more often, you’re probably right. That’s because there are more road projects this year than last year, and it all...
by Fix MI State | Sep 15, 2022 | Roads & Bridges
On August 31st, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has awarded $50 million to reimburse Michigan for emergency road and bridge repairs made in 2020 after dam failures and flooding in mid-Michigan. Following extensive flood...
by Fix MI State | Sep 15, 2022 | Work Zone Safety
As the weather cools and fall replaces summer, motorists in Michigan still need to keep a watchful eye out for roadwork during their commutes, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation. MDOT notes in a recent press release notes that although many...
