by Fix MI State | Oct 24, 2017 | Roads & Bridges
WELLS — The recent closure of the U.S. 2 and 41 bridge over the Escanaba River by the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) went well, MDOT Communications Representative for the Superior Region Dan Weingarten said. The closure lasted from Oct. 16-20. The...
by Fix MI State | Oct 24, 2017 | Stormwater & Wastewater, Roads & Bridges
SAGINAW, MI — Heavy rains in Mid-Michigan since Sunday have sparked flood warnings and forecasts of minor river flooding. The National Weather Service issued a flood warning Tuesday morning, Oct. 24, for Isabella, Clare and parts of Arenac counties. Roscommon,...
by Fix MI State | Oct 24, 2017 | Stormwater & Wastewater, Roads & Bridges
GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich. (WPBN/WGTU) — Heavy rain is causing some rough conditions for drivers in parts of Grand Traverse County. Tuesday morning Grand Traverse County Central Dispatch posted warnings on its Facebook page of several areas of concern for...
by Fix MI State | Oct 24, 2017 | Stormwater & Wastewater, Michigan beaches, Drinking Water & Recreational Waters
The danger of tap-water contamination has spurred a boil water advisory across a wide area of Oakland County, affecting more than 300,000 people in Bloomfield Township, Farmington Hills, Novi, Walled Lake and other communities. About 51,000 residents remain without...
by Fix MI State | Oct 23, 2017 | Stormwater & Wastewater, Roads & Bridges
As heavy rain continues to fall in West Michigan, a flood warning has been issued for six counties in the region. The National Weather Service issued the warning Monday, Oct. 23, for Allegan County, Kent County, Ottawa County, Newaygo County, Muskegon County and...
by Fix MI State | Oct 18, 2017 | Michigan beaches, Drinking Water & Recreational Waters, Stormwater & Wastewater
A new policy to oversee community emergency drinking water systems in Monroe County would address contamination of private water wells and accidents like the natural gas spill in Raisinville Township in September. Mark Hammond, director of the county emergency...
by Fix MI State | Oct 18, 2017 | Roads & Bridges
MUSKEGON TOWNSHIP, MI — Road repairs will be Muskegon Township’s No. 1 priority if officials can convince voters to approve a new tax of 1.5 mills when they head to the polls on Nov. 7. Supervisor Dave Kieft and the Muskegon County Road Commission have a plan to the...
by Fix MI State | Oct 17, 2017 | Roads & Bridges
A number of road closures are in store for Metro Detroit motorists, state officials said Monday. Michigan Department of Transportation officials said ramps at the Interstate 75 and Lodge Freeway interchange will be closed from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Tuesday to seal...
by Fix MI State | Oct 17, 2017 | Michigan beaches, Drinking Water & Recreational Waters
ALBION, Mich. — A water main break in the alley adjacent to Stoffer Plaza has prompted a boil advisory for businesses in the area. City officials, in a written announcement on the break, said the boil water advisory applies only to the businesses Fedco, Illusions, Dr....
by Fix MI State | Oct 16, 2017 | Roads & Bridges
ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Right now you’re probably wondering what a flex route is. Simply put: A flex route is created when a highway shoulder is turned into a lane which can be used during periods of congested traffic. The goal is to reduce drive time while...
