by Fix MI State | Sep 13, 2017 | Roads & Bridges
WELLS — The first of three planned closures of the U.S. 2 and 41 bridge over the Escanaba River in 2017 by the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) went well — despite some lengthy delays for motorists, MDOT Communications Representative for the Superior...
by Fix MI State | Sep 13, 2017 | Roads & Bridges
COLDWATER — The project by the Michigan Department of Transportation next summer for reconstruction of U.S. 12 between Bronson and Coldwater drew complaints from residents who live near the viaduct during an informational meeting Tuesday evening. Beginning in May...
by Fix MI State | Sep 13, 2017 | Stormwater & Wastewater
GRAND HAVEN, MICH. – A power outage to part of the Grand Haven-area sewage treatment system led to a no-body contact advisory for a portion of the Grand River. Between shortly after midnight until 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, about 830,000 gallons of sanitary sewage was...
by Fix MI State | Sep 13, 2017 | Stormwater & Wastewater
UPDATE, 1:07 p.m. Sept. 13. — Additional details of the spill have been added to this story. OTTAWA COUNTY, MI – A no-contact advisory has been issued for a portion of the Grand River after under-treated sewage was released east of the U.S. 31 bridge. The...
by Fix MI State | Sep 12, 2017 | Roads & Bridges
A $1.5 million Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) project will kick off Monday, September 18 on M22 near Suttons Bay. Project work will entail replacing and sealing concrete joints and making pavement repairs on 8.7 miles of M22 from south of East Lakeview...
by Fix MI State | Sep 12, 2017 | Roads & Bridges
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Motorists who have been missing the convenience of M-6 won’t have to wait much longer to get that shortened commute back. The Michigan Department of Transportation says reconstruction on the eastbound lanes is ahead of schedule and will be ready...
by Fix MI State | Sep 11, 2017 | Roads & Bridges
MARSHALL, MI — A main road through downtown Marshall, and ramps at a nearby I-69/I-94 interchange will undergo construction starting Monday. The Michigan Department of Transportation announced lane closures and a traffic shift for water main repairs on I-94...
by Fix MI State | Sep 11, 2017 | Roads & Bridges
GENESEE COUNTY, MI – Work to repair a damaged overpass along southbound Interstate 75 will lead to some lane closures along the interstate and a busy Flint Township road. Lane closures are expected between 10 p.m.-4 a.m. Sept. 11-14 on Miller Road and southbound...
by Fix MI State | Sep 7, 2017 | Roads & Bridges, Dams & Other, Michigan beaches, Drinking Water & Recreational Waters, Stormwater & Wastewater
People who know Michigan know water is especially important here. Water is our way of life. Water is where we play. Water is our childhood summer memories. Water is swimming, fishing, boating, canoeing, kayaking and camping at our lakes and rivers. Water is also...
by Fix MI State | Sep 7, 2017 | Roads & Bridges
Get ready for a few more road closures and detours. Conrail has announced it will be conducting resurfacing work at the railroad crossing on Van Horn Road near Lathrop, between Fort Street and Jefferson Avenue beginning Sept. 11. The work is expected to end Sept. 15....
