by Fix MI State | Jun 3, 2021 | Roads & Bridges
BUENA VISTA TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WJRT) – (5/27/2021) – Governor Gretchen Whitmer spent Thursday morning in Buena Vista Township touring the major construction project at I-75 and M-46. Crews are about a year into the 2.5 year job. “I think it’s important to...
by Fix MI State | May 20, 2021 | Dams & Other
One year after the failures of the Edenville and Sanford dams, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy said it continues to assist the community in recovery efforts and planning for the future of the affected communities. Wednesday marks a year...
by Fix MI State | May 18, 2021 | Uncategorized
The Detroit Water and Sewerage Department (DWSD) today provided a demonstration and revealed all the completed bioretention gardens in 10 boulevard medians – the city’s largest-ever single investment in green stormwater infrastructure to reduce neighborhood...
by Fix MI State | May 13, 2021 | Roads & Bridges
CLARE COUNTY, Mich. (WJRT) – Gov. Gretchen Whitmer was in Clare County on Thursday to tour a $14 million construction project on U.S. 127. Whitmer and Congressman John Moolenaar watched crews work on resurfacing the freeway and upgrading the Clare Welcome Center...
by Fix MI State | May 13, 2021 | Roads & Bridges
Road millages were on the ballot in communities across Michigan for this week’s elections, and in most cases, the voters said yes. County Road Association of Michigan spokesperson Dustin Earley tells us 100% of the road millage renewals on the ballot statewide were...
by Fix MI State | May 11, 2021 | Roads & Bridges
Congressman Dan Kildee says the Zilwaukee bridge should be the example used when rebuilding the nation’s infrastructure. Kildee toured the interior of the bridge with MDOT officials, saying that with the upkeep done on it it looks nearly brand new. While at the...
by Fix MI State | May 2, 2021 | Michigan beaches, Drinking Water & Recreational Waters, Construction Profiles
What does fixing Michigan’s infrastructure look like? For 10 years, RBV Contracting has been working to advance our state’s infrastructure projects, while also supporting projects with positive economic impact. In River Bends Park in Shelby Township, the river bend’s...
by Fix MI State | Apr 29, 2021 | Uncategorized
SAGINAW COUNTY, Mich. (WJRT) – I-675 in Saginaw County is the latest Mid-Michigan freeway to receive a major maintenance project this summer. The Michigan Department of Transportation is planning to spend $10.5 million on repairs to 8.5 miles of concrete...
by Fix MI State | Apr 29, 2021 | Uncategorized
In 2020, preliminary work zone crash information shows that there were 15 fatalities in Michigan work zones. LANSING, Mich. (MDOT/WLUC) – Fall 2020 was a time of tragedy for Michigan’s road and bridge workers. In a matter of three months, five road workers had...
by Fix MI State | Apr 9, 2021 | Roads & Bridges
LANSING, Mich. – Remember Michigan’s roads and bridges? They’re famous for their degradation and poor investment that has become a staple of driving in the state known for automobile manufacturing. They were also a primary campaign promise of the...
