by Fix MI State | Apr 27, 2018 | Michigan beaches, Drinking Water & Recreational Waters
Michigan Governor Rick Snyder Thursday applauded Rep. Larry Inman (R-Traverse City) for introducing a bill that would invest $110 million annually to help rebuild the state’s water infrastructure. Snyder announced a plan in February to increase investments for repairs...
by Fix MI State | Apr 24, 2018 | Roads & Bridges
Chances are, you’re familiar with the rattling noise of your car rumbling down Michigan roads. It’s that time of year again when the road starts to crumble. Veronica Gabriel spoke to professionals about the damage potholes can cause to your vehicle and...
by Fix MI State | Apr 24, 2018 | Roads & Bridges
The Road Commission for Oakland County keeps a list of the top 30 priority gravel road segments in the county and identifies one mile to pave each year. This can cost anywhere from $2.5 million to $3.5 million. Each year, the Oakland County Federal Aid...
by Fix MI State | Apr 24, 2018 | Roads & Bridges
Spring is here and massive potholes have come right along with it. But one local community has an ambitious plan. Jackson County road crews are working to fill every pothole on roads they service by Memorial Day. 6 News went out with crews Tuesday morning as they...
by Fix MI State | Apr 24, 2018 | Roads & Bridges
Wayne County’s Department of Public Services announced its list of capital improvement projects for the 2018 season. The County will start 32 road construction projects and conduct 34 maintenance projects covering primary and local roads, totaling just under $60...
by Fix MI State | Apr 24, 2018 | Michigan beaches, Drinking Water & Recreational Waters
Michigan’s Great Lakes water resources — over 11,000 inland lakes and about 40 percent of the largest freshwater system on earth — are irreplaceable. The benefits these resources offer to communities through business, recreation, and natural beauty are valuable to...
by Fix MI State | Apr 23, 2018 | Roads & Bridges
The city of Kalamazoo reassures locals that although the weather is breaking, expect the scattered barrels to remain in the downtown area through a majority of the spring, summer and early fall thanks to many projects scheduled that could temporarily divert and affect...
by Fix MI State | Apr 23, 2018 | Stormwater & Wastewater
A new underground stormwater infiltration system on the U-M campus will help protect university buildings from potential floods while benefiting the environment and city of Ann Arbor. The infiltration system will reduce the likelihood of flooding at Tisch Hall and...
by Fix MI State | Apr 22, 2018 | Roads & Bridges
Camilleri hopes to provide some relief from that unlucky, but all too frequent, occurrence for Michigan drivers, with a trio of bills that will make it easier to get reimbursed by the state and local governments for damages caused by potholes. The bills would require...
by Fix MI State | Apr 19, 2018 | Roads & Bridges
On Thursday, the Michigan Department of Transportation lifted weight restrictions on highways in southern Michigan. Weight restrictions have been lifted from the southern Michigan border north to, and including, M-46in Muskegon County, from US-31 Business Route in the...
