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...
by Fix MI State | Oct 15, 2017 | Dams & Other, Michigan beaches, Drinking Water & Recreational Waters
Why the Soo Locks keep coming up on Michigan lawmakers’ priority lists Michigan’s Soo Locks in Sault Ste. Marie are a connector for shipping iron, coal, grain and other materials from the shores of Lake Superior to the rest of the country. In 2016,...
by Fix MI State | Oct 15, 2017 | Stormwater & Wastewater, Roads & Bridges
KALAMAZOO, MI — Several vehicles were stuck in the water after storms brought flooding to Kalamazoo. At 10:44 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 14, police responded to the area of Crosstown Parkway and Vine Street after receiving reports of multiple vehicles being stranded...
by Fix MI State | Oct 15, 2017 | Dams & Other, Michigan beaches, Drinking Water & Recreational Waters
PAW PAW, MI — A 113-year-old dam separating Briggs Pond and Maple Lake in Paw Paw was breached after weekend storms brought more than six inches of rain to Southwest Michigan. Spectators gathered at the dam Sunday, watching the fast moving current carry sediment...
